Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

40 the room
35 the Castle/the castle/The Castle
34 here/Here
25 the house/The house
22 the House of Commons/The House of Commons
21 home
17 there
15 the Hall/the hall/The hall
10 school
8 the drawing - room

GPE

40 the country/The country
34 this country
28 town
19 the nation/the Nation
17 the county
15 the State/the state
13 the town/The town
11 the borough/The borough/the Borough
10 a nation
6 Parliament

LOC

94 the world/The world
16 the country/The country
13 the river/The river
12 the valley/The valley
8 the land
5 the continent
5 the forest
4 the south
4 the soil
4 the brook

PER

80 his grandfather/His grandfather
73 the Duke/The Duke
72 sir/Sir
68 the Marquess/The Marquess
43 the King/The King
42 the stranger/The stranger
40 men/Men
36 his friends/His friends
36 no one/No one
34 the ladies/The ladies

ORG

9 the government
7 the Church/the church
6 the House of Lords
6 the school/The school
5 the ministry/the Ministry
5 the Whig party
4 the Conservative party
4 a Conservative government/a Conservative Government
3 that party
3 a government

VEH

9 the carriage/The carriage
5 his carriage
2 carriages
2 the train/The train
2 a carriage
2 The car
1 a travelling carriage
1 a hackney - coach
1 a new boat
1 the boat

Text

It was a bright May morning some twelve years ago , when [a youth of still tender age]_{839-a youth of still tender age} , for [he]_{839-a youth of still tender age} had certainly not entered [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} teens by more than two years , was ushered into [the waiting - room of [a house in the vicinity of [St. James]_{1-st. james} 's Square]_{841-a house in the vicinity of st. james 's square}]_{840-the waiting - room of a house in the vicinity of st. james 's square} [, which , though with the general appearance of [a private residence]_{843-a private residence} , and that too of no very ambitious character , exhibited at this period symptoms of being occupied for some public purpose]_{842-, which , though with the general appearance of a private residence , and that too of no very ambitious character , exhibited at this period symptoms of being occupied for some public purpose} . [The house]_{844-the house} door was constantly open , and [frequent guests even at this early hour]_{845-frequent guests even at this early hour} crossed the threshold . The hall table was covered with sealed letters ; and [the hall]_{846-the hall} porter inscribed in a book the name of [every individual who entered]_{847-every individual who entered} . [The young gentleman]_{848-the young gentleman} [we]_849-we have mentioned found [himself]_{839-a youth of still tender age} in [a room which offered few resources for [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} amusement]_{850-a room which offered few resources for his amusement} . A large table amply covered with writing materials , and a few chairs were [its]_{844-the house} sole furniture , except the grey drugget that covered the floor , and a muddy mezzotinto of [the Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{851-the duke of wellington} that adorned [its]_{844-the house} cold walls . There was not even a newspaper ; and the only books were the Court Guide and the [London]_3-london Directory . For some time , [he]_{839-a youth of still tender age} remained with patient endurance planted against the wall , with [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} feet resting on the rail of [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} chair ; but at length in [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} shifting posture [he]_{839-a youth of still tender age} gave evidence of [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} restlessness , rose from [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} seat , looked out of the window into [a small side court of [the house]_{844-the house} surrounded with dead walls]_{852-a small side court of the house surrounded with dead walls} , paced [the room]_{854-the room} , took up [the Court Guide]_{855-the court guide} , changed it for the London Directory , then wrote [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} name over several sheets of foolscap paper , drew various landscapes and faces of [[his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} friends]_{856-his friends} ; and then , splitting up a pen or two , delivered [himself]_{839-a youth of still tender age} of a yawn , which seemed the climax of [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} weariness . And yet [the youth]_{857-the youth} 's appearance did not betoken [a character that , if the opportunity had offered , could not have found amusement and even instruction]_{858-a character that , if the opportunity had offered , could not have found amusement and even instruction} . [His]_{839-a youth of still tender age} countenance , radiant with health and lustre of innocence , was at the same time thoughtful and resolute . The expression of [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} deep blue eye was serious . Without extreme regularity of features , the face was one that would never have passed unobserved . [His]_{839-a youth of still tender age} short upper lip indicated a good breed ; and [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} chestnut curls clustered over [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} open brow , while [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} shirt collar thrown over [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} shoulders was unrestrained by handkerchief or ribbon . Add to this , a limber and graceful figure , which the jacket of [his]_{839-a youth of still tender age} boyish dress exhibited to great advantage . Just as [the youth , mounted on a chair]_{859-the youth , mounted on a chair} , was adjusting the portrait of [the Duke]_{860-the duke} which [he]_{859-the youth , mounted on a chair} had observed to be awry , [the gentleman for whom [he]_{859-the youth , mounted on a chair} had been all this time waiting entered [the room]_{854-the room}]_{861-the gentleman for whom he had been all this time waiting entered the room} . " [Floreat Etona]_{316-floreat etona} ! "_{[863-the gentleman]} hastily exclaimed [the gentleman]_{863-the gentleman} in a sharp voice , " [you]_{316-floreat etona} are setting [the Duke]_{860-the duke} to rights . [I]_{863-the gentleman} have left [you]_{316-floreat etona} a long time [a prisoner]_{5700-a prisoner} ; but [I]_{863-the gentleman} found [them]_{860-the duke} so busy here , that [I]_{863-the gentleman} [myself]_{863-the gentleman} made [my]_{863-the gentleman} escape with difficulty . "_{[863-the gentleman]} [He]_{861-the gentleman for whom he had been all this time waiting entered the room} who uttered these words was [a man of middle size and age , originally in all probability of a spare habit , but now a little inclined to corpulency]_{864-a man of middle size and age , originally in all probability of a spare habit , but now a little inclined to corpulency} . Baldness perhaps contributed to the spiritual expression of a brow , which was however essentially intellectual , and gave some character of openness to a countenance which , though not ill - favoured , was unhappily stamped by a sinister character that was not to be mistaken . [His]_{861-the gentleman for whom he had been all this time waiting entered the room} manner was easy , but rather audacious than well - bred . Indeed , while [a visage which might otherwise be described as handsome]_{865-a visage which might otherwise be described as handsome} was spoilt by a dishonest glance , so a demeanour that was by no means deficient in self - possession and facility , was tainted by an innate vulgarity , which in the long run , though seldom , yet surely , developed itself . [The youth]_{857-the youth} had jumped off [his]_{857-the youth} chair on the entrance of [the gentleman]_{863-the gentleman} , and then taking up [his]_{857-the youth} hat , said : " Shall [we]_870-they go to [grand - papa]_{5701-grand - papa} now , [sir]_5702-sir ? "_{[857-the youth]} " By all means , [[my]_{863-the gentleman} dear boy]_{5703-my dear boy} , "_{[863-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{863-the gentleman} , putting [his]_{863-the gentleman} arm within that of [the youth]_{857-the youth} ; and [they]_870-they were just on the point of leaving [the waiting - room]_{871-the waiting - room} , when the door was suddenly thrown open and [two individuals , in a state of very great excitement]_{872-two individuals , in a state of very great excitement} , rushed into [the apartment]_{873-the apartment} . " [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} — [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ! "_[870-they] [they]_870-they both exclaimed at the same moment . " By G — [they're]_5704-they're out . "_[870-they] " Who told [you]_{863-the gentleman} ? "_[870-they] " The best authority ; [one of [themselves]_870-they]_{5705-one of themselves} . "_[870-they] " Who — who ? "_[870-they] " [Paul Evelyn]_{318-paul evelyn} ; [I]_870-they met [him]_870-they as [I]_870-they passed [Brookes]_319-brookes ' , and [he]_870-they told [me]_870-they that [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} had resigned , and [the King]_{5706-the king} had accepted [his]_{320-lord grey} resignation . "_[870-they] But [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who , though very fond of [news and much interested in the present]_{874-news and much interested in the present} , was extremely jealous of [any one]_{875-any one} giving [him]_{317-mr. rigby} information , was sceptical . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} declared that [Paul Evelyn]_{318-paul evelyn} was always wrong ; that it was morally impossible that [Paul Evelyn]_{318-paul evelyn} could ever be right ; that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} knew , from the highest authority , that [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} had been twice yesterday with [the King]_{5706-the king} ; that on the last visit nothing was settled ; that if [he]_{320-lord grey} had been at [the palace]_{877-the palace} again to - day , [he]_{320-lord grey} could not have been [there]_878-there before twelve o'clock ; that it was only now one quarter to one ; that [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} would have called [[his]_{320-lord grey} colleagues]_{879-his colleagues} together on [his]_{320-lord grey} return ; that at least an hour must have elapsed before anything could possibly have transpired . Then [he]_{317-mr. rigby} compared and criticised the dates of every rumoured incident of the last twenty - four hours ; ( and [nobody]_880-nobody was stronger in dates than [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ) ; counted even the number of stairs which [the minister]_{881-the minister} had to ascend and descend in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} visit to [the palace]_{877-the palace} , and the time [their]_883-their mountings and dismountings must have absorbed , ( detail was [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's forte ) ; and finally , what with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} dates , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} private information , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} knowledge of [palace]_884-palace localities , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} contempt for [Paul Evelyn]_{318-paul evelyn} , and [his]_{317-mr. rigby} confidence in [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} succeeded in persuading [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} downcast and disheartened friends]_{885-his downcast and disheartened friends} , that [their]_{885-his downcast and disheartened friends} comfortable intelligence had not the slightest foundation . [They]_{885-his downcast and disheartened friends} all left [the room]_{854-the room} together ; [they]_{885-his downcast and disheartened friends} were in [the hall]_{846-the hall} ; [the gentlemen who brought the news]_{888-the gentlemen who brought the news} looking somewhat depressed but [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} gay even amid the prostration of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} party , from the consciousness that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had most critically demolished a piece of political gossip , and conveyed a certain degree of mortification to [a couple of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} companions]_{890-his companions}]_{889-a couple of his companions} ; when [a travelling carriage]_{891-a travelling carriage} and [four with a ducal coronet]_{892-four with a ducal coronet} drove up to [the house]_{844-the house} . The door was thrown open , the steps dashed down , and [a youthful noble]_{894-a youthful noble} sprang from [his]_{894-a youthful noble} chariot into [the hall]_{846-the hall} . " Good morning , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} see [[your]_{317-mr. rigby} Grace]_{5707-your grace} well , [I]_{317-mr. rigby} am sure , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , with a very softened manner . " [You]_{317-mr. rigby} have heard the news , [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} continued . " What news ? Yes — no — that is to say — [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} thinks — "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [You]_{317-mr. rigby} know , of course , that [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} is with [the King]_{5706-the king} ? "_{[860-the duke]} " It is impossible , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " [I]_{860-the duke} do n't think [I]_{860-the duke} can be mistaken , "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} smiling . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} will show [your]_{317-mr. rigby} Grace that it is impossible , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} slept at [Wimbledon]_4-wimbledon . [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} could not have seen [the King]_{5706-the king} until twelve o'clock ; it is now five minutes to one . It is impossible , therefore , that any message from [the King]_{5706-the king} could have reached [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} in time for [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} Lordship to be at [the palace]_{877-the palace} at this moment . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " But [my]_{860-the duke} authority is a very high one , "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . " Authority is a phrase , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; " [we]_5713-we must look to time and place , dates and localities , to discover the truth . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [Your]_{860-the duke} Grace was saying that [your]_{860-the duke} authority — "_{[322-tadpole]} ventured to observe [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole , emboldened by the presence of [a duke]_{899-a duke} , [[his]_322-tadpole patron]_{900-his patron} , to struggle against the despotism of [a Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , [[his]_322-tadpole tyrant]_{901-his tyrant} . " Was the highest , "_{[860-the duke]} rejoined [the Duke]_{860-the duke} smiling ; " for it was [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} [himself]_{321-the duke of wellington} . [I]_{860-the duke} came up from [Nuneham]_5-nuneham this morning , passed [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} Lordship 's house in [Hyde Park Place]_{6-hyde park place} as [he]_{321-the duke of wellington} was getting into [[his]_{321-the duke of wellington} carriage]_{5714-his carriage} in full dress , stopped [my]_{860-the duke} own , and learned in a breath , that [the Whigs]_{323-the whigs} were out , and that [the King]_{5706-the king} had sent for [the Chief Baron]_{324-the chief baron} . So [I]_{860-the duke} came on [here]_5716-here at once . "_{[860-the duke]} " [I]_325-taper always thought [the country]_{5717-the country} was sound at bottom , "_[325-taper] exclaimed [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , who , under the old system , had sneaked into the Treasury Board . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper were [great friends]_{903-great friends} . [Neither of [them]_{903-great friends}]_{904-neither of them} ever despaired of [the Commonwealth]_{326-the commonwealth} . Even if the Reform Bill were passed , [Taper]_325-taper was convinced that [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} would never prove [men of business]_{906-men of business} ; and when [[his]_325-taper friends]_{856-his friends} confessed among [themselves]_{856-his friends} that a Tory Government was for the future impossible , [Taper]_325-taper would remark in a confidential whisper , that for [his]_325-taper part [he]_325-taper believed before the year was over , [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} would be turned out by [the clerks]_{909-the clerks} . " There is no doubt that there is considerable re - action , "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " The infamous conduct of [the Whigs]_{323-the whigs} in the [Amersham]_7-amersham case , has opened the public mind more than anything . "_{[322-tadpole]} " [Aldborough]_8-aldborough was worse , "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper . " Terrible ! "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " [They]_{903-great friends} said there was no use discussing the Reform Bill in [[our]_5718-our house]_{5719-our house} . [I]_322-tadpole believe [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's great speech on [Aldborough]_8-aldborough has done more towards the re - action than all the violence of all the political Unions together . "_{[322-tadpole]} " Let [us]_5718-our hope for the best , "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} mildly . " ' Tis a bold step on the part of [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} , and [I]_{860-the duke} am free to say [I]_{860-the duke} could have wished it postponed ; but [we]_5718-our must support [the King]_{5706-the king} like [men]_5722-men . What say [you]_{317-mr. rigby} , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ? [You]_{317-mr. rigby} are silent . "_{[860-the duke]} " [I]_322-tadpole am thinking what an unfortunate circumstance it was for [the Sovereign]_{327-the sovereign} , [the country]_{5717-the country} , and [the party]_{5724-the party} , that [I]_322-tadpole did not breakfast with [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} this morning , as [I]_322-tadpole was nearly doing , instead of going down to [Eton]_9-eton . "_{[322-tadpole]} " To [Eton]_9-eton , and why to [Eton]_9-eton ? "_{[322-tadpole]} " For the sake of [[my]_{860-the duke} young friend]_{5725-my young friend} here ; [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's grandson]_{5726-lord monmouth 's grandson} . By the bye , [you]_{5725-my young friend} are [kinsmen]_5727-kinsmen . Let [me]_{860-the duke} present to [[your]_{5725-my young friend} Grace]_{5707-your grace} — [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[860-the duke]} The political agitation which for a year and a half had shaken [England]_10-england to [its]_10-england centre , received if possible an increase to its intensity and virulence , when it was known in the early part of the month of May , 1832 , that [the Prime Minister]_{911-the prime minister} had tendered [his]_{911-the prime minister} resignation to [the King]_{5706-the king} , which resignation had been graciously accepted . The amendment carried by the Opposition in [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} on the evening of the 7th of May , that the enfranchising clauses of the Reform Bill should be considered before entering into the question of disfranchisement , was the immediate cause of this startling event . [The Lords]_{330-the lords} had previously consented to the second reading of the Bill with the view of preventing that large increase of [their]_{330-the lords} numbers with which [they]_{330-the lords} had been long menaced ; rather indeed by mysterious rumours than by any official declaration ; but nevertheless in a manner which had carried conviction to [no inconsiderable portion of the Opposition that the threat was not without foundation]_{914-no inconsiderable portion of the opposition that the threat was not without foundation} . During the progress of the Bill through [the Lower House]_{915-the lower house} , the journals which were looked upon as [the organs of [the ministry]_{917-the ministry}]_{916-the organs of the ministry} , had announced with unhesitating confidence , that [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} was armed with what was then called a carte blanche to create any number of [peers]_918-peers necessary to insure its success . Nor were [public journalists under the control of [the ministry]_{917-the ministry}]_{919-public journalists under the control of the ministry} , and whose statements were never contradicted , [the sole authorities for this prevailing belief]_{921-the sole authorities for this prevailing belief} . [Members of the House of Commons]_{922-members of the house of commons} , who were [strong supporters of [the cabinet , though not connected with it by any official tie]_{924-the cabinet , though not connected with it by any official tie}]_{923-strong supporters of the cabinet , though not connected with it by any official tie} , had unequivocally stated in [their]_{922-members of the house of commons} places that [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} had not resisted the advice of [[his]_{5720-the sovereign} counsellors]_{926-his counsellors} to create [peers]_918-peers , if such creation were required to carry into effect what was then styled " the great national measure . "_{[5720-the sovereign]} In more than one instance , [ministers]_{928-ministers} had been warned , that , if [they]_{928-ministers} did not exercise that power with prompt energy , [they]_{928-ministers} might deserve impeachment . And these intimations and announcements had been made in the presence of [leading members of [the government]_{930-the government}]_{929-leading members of the government} , and had received from [them]_{929-leading members of the government} at least the sanction of [their]_{929-leading members of the government} silence . It did not subsequently appear that [the Reform ministers]_{931-the reform ministers} had been invested with any such power ; but a conviction of the reverse fostered by these circumstances had successfully acted upon the nervous temperament , or the statesman - like prudence , of [a certain section of [the peers]_{933-the peers} , who consequently hesitated in [their]_{932-a certain section of the peers , who consequently hesitated in their course} course]_{932-a certain section of the peers , who consequently hesitated in their course} ; were known as being no longer inclined to pursue [their]_{932-a certain section of the peers , who consequently hesitated in their course} policy of the preceding session , and who had thus obtained a title at that moment rife in [everybody]_{934-everybody} 's mouth — the title of " [[the Waverers . "]_{5729-the waverers . "}]_{5729-the waverers . "[321-the duke of wellington]} Notwithstanding therefore the opposition of [the Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} and of [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{321-the duke of wellington} , [the Waverers]_{935-the waverers} carried the second reading of the Reform Bill ; and then scared at the consequences of [their]_{935-the waverers} own headstrong timidity , [they]_{935-the waverers} went in a fright to [the Duke]_{860-the duke} and [[his]_{860-the duke} able adviser]_{937-his able adviser} to extricate [them]_{935-the waverers} from the inevitable result of [their]_{935-the waverers} own conduct . The ultimate device of [these distracted councils , where daring and poltroonery , principle and expediency , public spirit and private intrigue]_{938-these distracted councils , where daring and poltroonery , principle and expediency , public spirit and private intrigue} , all threw an ingredient in the turbulent spell ; was the celebrated and successful amendment to which [we]_939-we have referred . But [the Whig ministers]_{940-the whig ministers} , who , whatever may have been [their]_{940-the whig ministers} faults , were [at least men of intellect and courage]_{941-at least men of intellect and courage} , were not to be beaten by " [the Waverers]_{331-the waverers} . "_{[940-the whig ministers]} [They]_{940-the whig ministers} might have made terms with [an audacious foe]_{942-an audacious foe} ; [they]_{940-the whig ministers} trampled on [a hesitating opponent]_{943-a hesitating opponent} . [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} hastened to [the Palace]_{877-the palace} . Before the result of this appeal to [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} was known , for its effects were not immediate , on the second morning after the vote in [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had made that visit to [Eton]_9-eton which had summoned very unexpectedly [the youthful Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to [London]_3-london . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was [the orphan child of the youngest of [the two sons of [the Marquis of Monmouth]_{949-the marquis of monmouth}]_{948-the two sons of the marquis of monmouth}]_{947-the orphan child of the youngest of the two sons of the marquis of monmouth} . [It]_950-it was [a family famous for its hatreds . [The eldest son]_{952-the eldest son} hated [[his]_{952-the eldest son} father]_{953-his father}]_{951-a family famous for its hatreds . the eldest son hated his father} ; and , it was said , in spite , had married [a lady to whom [that father]_{955-that father} was attached]_{954-a lady to whom that father was attached} , and with whom [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} then meditated a second alliance . [This eldest son]_{956-this eldest son} lived at [Naples]_11-naples , and had [several children]_{957-several children} , but maintained no connexion either with [[his]_{952-the eldest son} parents]_{958-his parents} or [[his]_{952-the eldest son} native country]_{959-his native country} . On the other hand , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} hated [[[his]_{328-lord monmouth} younger son]_{960-his younger son} , who had married against [his]_{328-lord monmouth} consent [a woman to whom [that son]_{963-that son} was devoted]_{962-a woman to whom that son was devoted} . A system of domestic persecution , sustained by the hand of [a master]_{964-a master} , had eventually broken up the health of [its]_965-its victim , who died of a fever in [a foreign country]_{966-a foreign country} , where [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had sought some refuge from [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} creditors]_{967-his creditors}]_{961-his younger son , who had married against his consent a woman to whom that son was devoted . a system of domestic persecution , sustained by the hand of a master , had eventually broken up the health of its victim , who died of a fever in a foreign country , where he had sought some refuge from his creditors} . [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} widow]_{968-his widow} returned to [England]_10-england with [[her]_{968-his widow} child]_{969-her child} ; and , not having [a relation]_{970-a relation} , and scarcely an acquaintance in [the world]_{971-the world} , made an appeal to [[[her]_{968-his widow} husband]_{972-her husband} 's father]_{973-her husband 's father} , [the wealthiest noble in [England]_10-england]_{974-the wealthiest noble in england} , and [a man who was often prodigal , and occasionally generous]_{975-a man who was often prodigal , and occasionally generous} . After some time and more trouble , after urgent and repeated , and what would have seemed heart - rending , solicitations , [the solicitor of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{976-the solicitor of lord monmouth} called upon [the widow of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} client 's son]_{978-his client 's son}]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} , and informed [her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship 's decision . Provided [she]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} gave up [[her]_{968-his widow} child]_{969-her child} and permanently resided in [one of [the remotest counties]_{981-the remotest counties}]_{980-one of the remotest counties} , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was authorised to make [her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} in four quarterly payments , the yearly allowance of three hundred pounds , that being the income that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who was [the shrewdest accountant in [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{982-the shrewdest accountant in the country} , had calculated [a lone woman]_{984-a lone woman} might very decently exist upon in [a small market town in [the county of Westmoreland]_{986-the county of westmoreland}]_{985-a small market town in the county of westmoreland} . Desperate necessity , the sense of [her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} own forlornness , the utter impossibility to struggle with [an omnipotent foe]_{987-an omnipotent foe} , who , [[her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} husband]_{972-her husband} had taught [her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} , was above all scruples , prejudices and fears , and who though [he]_{328-lord monmouth} respected law , despised opinion , made [the victim]_{989-the victim} yield . But [her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} sufferings were not long ; the separation from [[her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} child]_{969-her child} , the bleak clime , the strange faces around [her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} , sharp memory , and the dull routine of an unimpassioned life , all combined to wear out a constitution originally frail , and since shattered by many sorrows . [Mrs. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} died the same day that [[her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} father - in - law]_{991-her father - in - law} was made [a Marquess]_{992-a marquess} . [He]_{991-her father - in - law} deserved [his]_{991-her father - in - law} honours . The four votes [he]_{991-her father - in - law} had inherited in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} had been increased by [his]_{991-her father - in - law} intense volition and unsparing means to ten ; and the very day [he]_{991-her father - in - law} was raised to [[his]_{991-her father - in - law} Marquisate]_{994-his marquisate} , [he]_{991-her father - in - law} commenced sapping fresh corporations , and was working for the strawberry leaf . [His]_{991-her father - in - law} honours were proclaimed in the [London]_3-london Gazette , and [her]_{977-the widow of his client 's son} decease was not even noticed in the County Chronicle ; but the altars of [Nemesis]_333-nemesis are beneath every outraged roof , and the death of [this unhappy lady]_{995-this unhappy lady} , apparently without [an earthly friend or an earthly hope]_{996-an earthly friend or an earthly hope} , desolate and deserted , and dying in obscure poverty , was not forgotten . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was not more than nine years of age when [he]_{991-her father - in - law} lost [[his]_{991-her father - in - law} last parent]_{997-his last parent} ; and [he]_{991-her father - in - law} had then been separated from [her]_{997-his last parent} for nearly three years . But [he]_{991-her father - in - law} remembered the sweetness of [his]_{991-her father - in - law} nursery days . [[His]_{991-her father - in - law} mother]_{998-his mother} too had written to [him]_{991-her father - in - law} very frequently since [he]_{991-her father - in - law} quitted [her]_{998-his mother} , and [her]_{998-his mother} fond expressions had cherished the tenderness of [his]_{991-her father - in - law} heart . [He]_{991-her father - in - law} wept very bitterly when [[his]_{991-her father - in - law} schoolmaster]_{999-his schoolmaster} broke to [him]_{991-her father - in - law} the news of [[his]_{991-her father - in - law} mother]_{998-his mother} 's death . True it was , [they]_1001-they had been long parted , and [their]_1001-they prospect of again meeting was vague and dim ; but [[his]_{991-her father - in - law} mother]_{998-his mother} seemed to [him]_{991-her father - in - law} [his]_{991-her father - in - law} only link to [human society]_{1003-human society} . It was something to have [a mother]_{1004-a mother} , even if [he]_{991-her father - in - law} never saw [her]_{998-his mother} . [Other boys]_{1005-other boys} went to see [[their]_{1005-other boys} mothers]_{1006-their mothers} ; [he]_{991-her father - in - law} at least could talk of [his]_{991-her father - in - law} . Now [he]_{991-her father - in - law} was alone . [[His]_{991-her father - in - law} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} was to [him]_{991-her father - in - law} only a name . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} resided almost constantly abroad , and during [his]_{328-lord monmouth} rare visits to [England]_10-england had found no time or inclination to see [the orphan with whom [he]_{328-lord monmouth} felt no sympathy]_{1008-the orphan with whom he felt no sympathy} . Even the death of [[the boy]_{1009-the boy} 's mother]_{1010-the boy 's mother} , and the consequent arrangements , were notified to [[his]_{991-her father - in - law} master]_{1011-his master} by [a stranger]_{1012-a stranger} . The letter which brought the sad intelligence was from [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . It was the first time that name had been known to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was [a member for one of [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's boroughs]_{1014-lord monmouth 's boroughs}]_{1013-a member for one of lord monmouth 's boroughs} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was [the manager of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's parliamentary influence , and the auditor of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} vast estates]_{1016-his vast estates}]_{1015-the manager of lord monmouth 's parliamentary influence , and the auditor of his vast estates} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was more ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's companion]_{1017-lord monmouth 's companion} when in [England]_10-england , [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} correspondent]_{1018-his correspondent} when abroad — hardly [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} counsellor]_{1019-his counsellor} , for [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} never required advice ; but [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} could instruct [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in matters of detail , which [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} made amusing . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was not [a professional man]_{1020-a professional man} indeed , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} origin , education , early pursuits , and studies , were equally obscure ; but [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had contrived in good time to squeeze [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} into [Parliament]_{1021-parliament} , by means which [no one]_{1022-no one} could ever comprehend , and then set up to be [a perfect man of business]_{1023-a perfect man of business} . [The world]_{971-the world} took [him]_{317-mr. rigby} at [his]_{317-mr. rigby} word , for [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was bold , acute , and voluble ; with no thought , but a good deal of desultory information ; and though destitute of all imagination and noble sentiment , was blessed with a vigorous , mendacious fancy , fruitful in small expedients , and never happier than when devising shifts for [great men]_{1025-great men} 's scrapes . [They]_1026-they say that all of [us]_1027-us have one chance in this life , and so it was with [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . After a struggle of many years , after a long series of the usual alternatives of small successes and small failures , after a few cleverish speeches and a good many cleverish pamphlets , with a considerable reputation indeed for pasquinades , most of which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} never wrote , and articles in reviews to which it was whispered [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had contributed , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who had already intrigued [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} into [a subordinate office]_{1028-a subordinate office} , met with [Lord Monmonth]_{334-lord monmonth} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was just the animal that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} wanted , for [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} always looked upon human nature with the callous eye of [a jockey]_{1029-a jockey} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} surveyed [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , and [he]_{328-lord monmouth} determined to buy [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} bought [him]_{317-mr. rigby} ; with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} clear head , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} indefatigable industry , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} audacious tongue , and [his]_{317-mr. rigby} ready and unscrupulous pen ; with all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} dates , all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} lampoons ; all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} private memoirs , and all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} political intrigues . It was a good purchase . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} became [a great personage]_{1030-a great personage} , and [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's man]_{1031-lord monmouth 's man} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who liked to be doing a great many things at the same time , and to astonish [the Tadpoles]_{335-the tadpoles} and [the Tapers]_{1032-the tapers} with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} energetic versatility , determined to superintend the education of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . It was a relation which identified [him]_{317-mr. rigby} with [the noble house of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} pupil]_{1034-his pupil} , or properly speaking , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} charge]_{1033-the noble house of his pupil , or properly speaking , his charge} : for [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} affected rather the graceful dignity of [the governor]_{1035-the governor} than the duties of [a tutor]_{1036-a tutor} . [The boy]_{1009-the boy} was recalled from [[[his]_{1009-the boy} homely , rural school]_{1038-his homely , rural school} , where [he]_{1009-the boy} had been well grounded by [a hard - working curate]_{1040-a hard - working curate} , and affectionately tended by [[the curate]_{1041-the curate} 's unsophisticated wife]_{1042-the curate 's unsophisticated wife}]_{1039-his homely , rural school , where he had been well grounded by a hard - working curate , and affectionately tended by the curate 's unsophisticated wife} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was sent to [a fashionable school preparatory to [Eton]_9-eton]_{1043-a fashionable school preparatory to eton} , where [he]_{317-mr. rigby} found [about two hundred youths of [noble families and connexions]_{1045-noble families and connexions}]_{1044-about two hundred youths of noble families and connexions} lodged in [a magnificent villa]_{1046-a magnificent villa} , that had once been the retreat of [a minister]_{1047-a minister} , superintended by [a sycophantic Doctor of Divinity]_{1048-a sycophantic doctor of divinity} , already well beneficed , and not despairing of a bishopric by favouring [the children of [great nobles]_{1050-great nobles}]_{1049-the children of great nobles} . [The Doctor 's lady clothed in cashmeres]_{1051-the doctor 's lady clothed in cashmeres} , sometimes inquired after [their]_{1051-the doctor 's lady clothed in cashmeres} health , and occasionally received a report as to [their]_{1051-the doctor 's lady clothed in cashmeres} linen . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had [a classical retreat]_{1052-a classical retreat} , not distant from [this establishment]_{1053-this establishment} , which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} esteemed [a Tusculum]_{1054-a tusculum} . There , surrounded by [his]_{317-mr. rigby} busts and books , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wrote [his]_{317-mr. rigby} lampoons and articles ; massacred a [she]_1055-she liberal , ( it was thought that [no one]_{1022-no one} could lash [a woman like [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{1057-a woman like rigby} ) cut up [a rising genius whose politics were different from [his]_{317-mr. rigby} own]_{1058-a rising genius whose politics were different from his own} , or scarified [some unhappy wretch who had brought [his]_{317-mr. rigby} claims before parliament]_{1059-some unhappy wretch who had brought his claims before parliament} , proving by garbled extracts from official correspondence that [no one]_{1022-no one} could refer to , that [the malcontent]_{1061-the malcontent} , instead of being [a victim]_{1062-a victim} , was on the contrary [a defaulter]_{1063-a defaulter} . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper would back [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} for a " slashing reply "_{[1063-a defaulter]} against the field . Here too at the end of a busy week , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} found it occasionally convenient to entertain [a clever friend or two of equivocal reputation]_{1064-a clever friend or two of equivocal reputation} , with whom [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had become acquainted in former days of equal brotherhood . [No one]_{1022-no one} was more faithful to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} early friends]_{1066-his early friends} than [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; particularly if [they]_{1066-his early friends} could write a squib . It was in [this refined retirement]_{1067-this refined retirement} that [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} found time enough , snatched from the toils of official life and parliamentary struggles , to compose a letter on the study of History , addressed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . The style was as much like that of [Lord Bolingbroke]_{336-bolingbroke} as if it had been written by [the authors of the " Rejected Addresses]_{5731-the authors of the " rejected addresses} , "_{[5731-the authors of the " rejected addresses]} and it began , " [[My]_{5731-the authors of the " rejected addresses} dear young friend]_{5732-my dear young friend} . "_{[5731-the authors of the " rejected addresses]} This polished composition , so full of good feeling and comprehensive views , and all in the best taste , was not published . It was only privately printed and a few thousand copies were distributed among [select personages]_{1068-select personages} as an especial favour and mark of high consideration . Each copy given away seemed to [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} like a certificate of character , a property which like [all men of dubious repute]_{1069-all men of dubious repute} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} thoroughly appreciated . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} intrigued very much that [the head - master of [Eton]_9-eton]_{1070-the head - master of eton} should adopt [his]_{317-mr. rigby} discourse as a class book . For this purpose [he]_{317-mr. rigby} dined with [the Doctor]_{1071-the doctor} ; told [him]_{1071-the doctor} several anecdotes of [the King]_{5706-the king} , which intimated personal influence at [Windsor]_12-windsor ; but [the head - master]_{1073-the head - master} was immovable ; and so [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was obliged to be content by [his]_{317-mr. rigby} Letter on History being canonized as a classic in the Preparatory Seminary , where [the individual to whom it was addressed]_{1074-the individual to whom it was addressed} was [a scholar]_{1075-a scholar} . This change in the life of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} contributed to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} happiness . The various characters , which [a large school]_{1076-a large school} exhibited , interested [a young mind whose active energies were beginning to stir]_{1077-a young mind whose active energies were beginning to stir} . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} previous acquirements made [his]_{317-mr. rigby} studies light ; and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was fond of sports in which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was qualified to excel . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} did not particularly like [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . There was something jarring and grating in [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} 's voice and modes from which the chords of [the young heart]_{1079-the young heart} shrank . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was not tender ; though perhaps [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wished it , scarcely kind ; but [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was good - natured , at least to [children]_{1080-children} . However , this connexion was on the whole a very agreeable one for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} seemed suddenly to have [friends]_1081-friends ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} never passed [his]_{317-mr. rigby} holidays again at [school]_1082-school . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was so clever that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} contrived always to quarter [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} on [the father of one of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} school - fellows]_{1084-his school - fellows}]_{1083-the father of one of his school - fellows} , for [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} knew [all [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} school - fellows]_{1084-his school - fellows} and all [[their]_{1084-his school - fellows} fathers]_{1087-their fathers}]_{1085-all his school - fellows and all their fathers} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} also called to see [him]_{317-mr. rigby} , not unfrequently ; would give [him]_{317-mr. rigby} a dinner at the Star and Garter , or even have [him]_{317-mr. rigby} up to [town]_1088-town for a week to [Whitehall]_13-whitehall . Compared with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} former forlorn existence , these were happy days when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was placed under [the gallery]_{1089-the gallery} as [[a member]_{1090-a member} 's son]_{1091-a member 's son} , or went to the play with [the butler]_{1092-the butler} ! When [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had attained [his]_{317-mr. rigby} twelfth year , an order was received from [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} who was at [Rome]_14-rome , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} should go at once to [Eton]_9-eton . This was the first great epoch of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} life . There never was [a youth who entered into [that wonderful little world]_{1094-that wonderful little world} with more eager zest than [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{1093-a youth who entered into that wonderful little world with more eager zest than coningsby} . Nor was it marvellous . [That delicious plain]_{1095-that delicious plain} , studded with every creation of graceful culture ; [hamlet]_1096-hamlet and [hall]_1097-hall , and [grange]_1098-grange ; [garden]_1099-garden and grove , and [park]_1100-park ; [that castle - palace]_{1101-that castle - palace} , grey with glorious ages ; those antique spires hoar with faith and wisdom , [the chapel]_{1102-the chapel} and [the college]_{1103-the college} ; that river winding through [the shady meads]_{1104-the shady meads} ; [the sunny glade]_{1105-the sunny glade} and [the solemn avenue]_{1106-the solemn avenue} ; [the room in [the Dame]_{1108-the dame} 's house where [we]_1109-we first order [our]_1109-we own breakfast and first feel [we]_1109-we are free]_{1107-the room in the dame 's house where we first order our own breakfast and first feel we are free} ; [the stirring multitude]_{1110-the stirring multitude} , [the energetic groups]_{1111-the energetic groups} , the individual mind that leads , conquers , controls ; the emulation and the affection ; the noble strife and the tender sentiment ; the daring exploit and the dashing scrape ; the passion that pervades [our]_1109-we life , and breathes in everything , from the aspiring study to the inspiring sport — oh ! what hereafter can spur the brain and touch the heart like this ; can give [us]_1109-we a world so deeply and variously interesting ; a life so full of quick and bright excitement — passed in a scene so fair ! [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who detested popular tumults as much as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} despised public opinion , had remained during the agitating year of 1831 in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} luxurious retirement in [Italy]_15-italy , contenting [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} with opposing the Reform Bill by proxy . But when [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} correspondent]_{1018-his correspondent} , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , had informed [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in the early part of the spring of 1832 of the probability of a change in the tactics of [the Tory party]_{1113-the tory party} , and that an opinion was becoming prevalent among [[their]_1114-their friends]_{1115-their friends} , that the great scheme must be defeated in detail rather than again withstood on principle , [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship , who was never wanting in energy , when [his]_{328-lord monmouth} own interests were concerned]_{1116-his lordship , who was never wanting in energy , when his own interests were concerned} , immediately crossed [the Alps]_{16-the alps} , and travelled rapidly to [England]_10-england . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} indulged a hope that the weight of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} presence and the influence of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} strong character , which was at once shrewd and courageous , might induce [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} friends]_{856-his friends} to relinquish [their]_{856-his friends} half measure , a course to which [his]_{328-lord monmouth} nature was very repugnant . At all events , if [they]_{856-his friends} persisted in [their]_{856-his friends} intention , and the Bill went into committee , [his]_{328-lord monmouth} presence was indispensable , for in that stage of a parliamentary proceeding proxies become ineffective . The councils of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , though they coincided with those of [the Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{851-the duke of wellington} , did not prevail with [the Waverers]_{935-the waverers} . [Several of [these high - minded personages]_{1121-these high - minded personages}]_{1120-several of these high - minded personages} had had [their]_{1120-several of these high - minded personages} windows broken , and [they]_{1120-several of these high - minded personages} were not of opinion that [a man who lived at [Naples]_11-naples]_{1122-a man who lived at naples} was [a competent judge of the state of public feeling]_{1123-a competent judge of the state of public feeling} in [England]_10-england . Besides , the days are gone by for [Senates]_1124-senates to have [their]_1124-senates beards plucked in [the Forum]_{17-the forum} . [We]_1125-we live in an age of prudence . [The leaders of [the people]_{1127-the people}]_{1126-the leaders of the people} , now , generally follow . The truth is , [the peers]_{933-the peers} were in a fright . ' Twas a pity ; there is scarcely a less dignified entity than [a patrician in a panic]_{1129-a patrician in a panic} . Among [the most intimate companions of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at [Eton]_9-eton]_{1130-the most intimate companions of coningsby at eton} , was [Lord Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [[his]_{337-henry sydney} kinsman]_{1131-his kinsman} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had frequently passed [his]_{337-henry sydney} holidays of late at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , [the seat of [the Duke]_{860-the duke}]_{1132-the seat of the duke} , [[Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} 's father]_{1134-lord henry 's father} . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} sate next to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} during the debate on the enfranchising question , and to wile away the time , and from kindness of disposition spoke , and spoke with warmth and favour , of [[his]_{337-henry sydney} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} . [The polished Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} bowed as if [he]_{328-lord monmouth} were much gratified by this notice of one so dear to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had too much tact to admit that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had never yet seen [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandchild]_{1137-his grandchild} ; but [he]_{328-lord monmouth} asked some questions as to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} progress and pursuits , [his]_{328-lord monmouth} tastes and habits , which intimated the interest of [an affectionate relative]_{1138-an affectionate relative} . Nothing , however , was ever lost upon [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . [No one]_{1022-no one} had a more retentive memory , or a more observant mind . And the next day , when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} received [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} at [his]_{328-lord monmouth} morning levee , ( [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} performed this ceremony in the high style of [the old court]_{1140-the old court} , and welcomed [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} visitors]_{1141-his visitors} in bed ) , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} said with imperturbable calmness , and as if [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had been talking of trying a new horse , " [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , [I]_{328-lord monmouth} should like to see [the boy]_{1009-the boy} at [Eton]_9-eton . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} There might be some objection to grant leave to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at this moment ; but it was a rule with [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} never to make difficulties , or at least to persuade [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} patron]_{900-his patron} , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} , and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} only , could remove them . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} immediately undertook that [the boy]_{1009-the boy} should be forthcoming , and , notwithstanding the excitement of the moment , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} went off next morning to fetch [him]_{1009-the boy} . [They]_1144-they arrived in [town]_1088-town rather early , and [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} wishing to know how affairs were going on , ordered [the servant]_{1146-the servant} to drive immediately to [the head - quarters of the party]_{1147-the head - quarters of the party} ; where a permanent committee watched every phasis of the impending revolution ; and where [every member of [the opposition of note and trust]_{1149-the opposition of note and trust}]_{1148-every member of the opposition of note and trust} was instantly admitted to receive or to impart intelligence . It was certainly not without emotion , that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} contemplated [his]_{317-mr. rigby} first interview with [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} . All [his]_{317-mr. rigby} experience of the ties of relationship , however limited , were full of tenderness and rapture . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} memory often dwelt on [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} mother]_{998-his mother} 's sweet embrace ; and ever and anon a fitful phantom of some past passage of domestic love haunted [his]_{317-mr. rigby} gushing heart . The image of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} father]_{953-his father} was less fresh in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} mind ; but still it was associated with a vague sentiment of kindness and joy ; and the allusions to [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} mother]_{998-his mother} 's letters had cherished these impressions . To notice lesser sources of influence in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} estimate of the domestic tie , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had witnessed under the roof of [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , the existence of [a family bound together by the most beautiful affections]_{1154-a family bound together by the most beautiful affections} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} could not forget how [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} was embraced by [[his]_{337-henry sydney} sisters]_{1155-his sisters} when [he]_{337-henry sydney} returned [home]_1156-home ; what frank and fraternal love existed between [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} cousin]_{1157-his cousin} and [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} elder brother]_{1158-his elder brother} ; how affectionately [the kind Duke]_{1159-the kind duke} had welcomed [[his]_{1159-the kind duke} son]_{1160-his son} once more to [the house where [they]_1162-they had both been born]_{1161-the house where they had both been born} ; and the dim eyes and saddened brows , and tones of tenderness which rather looked than said farewell , when [they]_1162-they went back to [Eton]_9-eton . And these rapturous meetings and these mournful adieus were occasioned only by a separation at the most of a few months , softened by constant correspondence , and the communication of mutual sympathy . But [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was to meet [a relation]_{970-a relation} , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} nearest , almost [his]_{317-mr. rigby} only , relation for the first time ; the relation too to whom [he]_{317-mr. rigby} owed maintenance , education — it might be said , existence . It was a great incident for a great drama ; something tragical in the depth and stir of its emotions . Even the imagination of [the boy]_{1009-the boy} could not be insensible to its materials ; and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was picturing to [himself]_{329-coningsby} [a beneficent and venerable gentleman pressing to [his]_{1165-a beneficent and venerable gentleman pressing to his breast an agitated youth} breast [an agitated youth]_{1166-an agitated youth}]_{1165-a beneficent and venerable gentleman pressing to his breast an agitated youth} , when [his]_{317-mr. rigby} reverie was broken by [the carriage]_{1167-the carriage} stopping before [the gates of [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house}]_{1168-the gates of monmouth house} . The gates were opened by a gigantic Swiss , and [the carriage]_{1167-the carriage} rolled into [a huge court yard]_{1170-a huge court yard} . At [its]_{1170-a huge court yard} end , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} beheld [a Palladian palace]_{1171-a palladian palace} with wings and colonnades encircling [the court]_{1172-the court} . [A double flight of steps]_{1173-a double flight of steps} led into [a circular and marble hall]_{1174-a circular and marble hall} adorned with colossal busts of [the Cæsars]_{1175-the cæsars} ; the staircase in fresco by [Sir James Thornhill]_{338-sir james thornhill} , breathed with the loves and wars of [Gods]_1176-gods and [heroes]_1177-heroes . [It]_{1173-a double flight of steps} led into [a vestibule painted in arabesque , hung with Venetian girandoles]_{1178-a vestibule painted in arabesque , hung with venetian girandoles} , and looking into [gardens]_1179-gardens . Opening a door in [this chamber]_{1180-this chamber} , and proceeding some little way down [a corridor]_{1181-a corridor} , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} companion]_{1182-his companion} arrived at the base of a private staircase . Ascending a few steps , [they]_1183-they reached [a landing place hung with tapestry]_{1184-a landing place hung with tapestry} . Drawing this aside , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} opened a door and ushered [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} through [an ante - chamber]_{1185-an ante - chamber} into [a small saloon of beautiful proportion]_{1186-a small saloon of beautiful proportion} , and furnished in a brilliant and delicate taste . " [You]_{329-coningsby} will find more to amuse [you]_{329-coningsby} here than where [we]_1183-they were before , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " and [I]_{317-mr. rigby} shall not be nearly so long absent . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} So saying , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} entered into [an inner apartment]_{1187-an inner apartment} . The walls of [the saloon]_{1188-the saloon} , which were covered with light blue satin , held in silver pannels portraits of [beautiful women painted by [Boucher]_339-boucher]_{1189-beautiful women painted by boucher} . Couches and easy chairs of every shape invited in every quarter to luxurious repose , while amusement was afforded by tables covered with caricatures , French novels , and endless miniatures of [foreign dancers]_{1190-foreign dancers} , [princesses]_{1191-princesses} , and [Sovereigns]_{1192-sovereigns} . But [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was so impressed with the impending interview with [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} neither sought nor required diversion . Now that the crisis was at hand , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} felt agitated and nervous ; and wished that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was again at [Eton]_9-eton . The suspense was sickening , yet [he]_{317-mr. rigby} dreaded still more the summons . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was not long alone ; the door opened — [he]_{317-mr. rigby} started — grew pale — [he]_{317-mr. rigby} thought it was [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} ; it was not even [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . It was [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's valet]_{1195-lord monmouth 's valet} . " [Monsieur Konigby]_{340-monsieur konigby} ? "_{[1195-lord monmouth 's valet]} " [My]_{1009-the boy} name is [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[1009-the boy]} said [the boy]_{1009-the boy} . " [Milor]_341-milor is ready to receive [you]_{1009-the boy} , "_{[1197-the valet]} said [the valet]_{1197-the valet} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} sprang forward with that desperation which the scaffold requires . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} face was pale ; [his]_{317-mr. rigby} hand was moist ; [his]_{317-mr. rigby} heart beat with tumult . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had occasionally been summoned by [Dr. Keate]_{342-dr. keate} ; that too was awful work , but compared with the present , a morning visit . Music , artillery , the roar of cannon , and the blare of trumpets , may urge [a man]_{1198-a man} on to a forlorn hope ; ambition , [one]_1199-one 's constituents , the hell of previous failure , may prevail on [us]_1200-our to do a more desperate thing — speak in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} ; but there are some situations in life , such for instance as entering [the room of [a dentist]_{1203-a dentist}]_{1202-the room of a dentist} , when the prostration of the nervous system is absolute . The moment had at length arrived , when the desolate was to find [a benefactor]_{1204-a benefactor} , [the forlorn]_{1205-the forlorn} [a friend]_{1206-a friend} , [the orphan]_{1207-the orphan} [a parent]_{1208-a parent} ; when [the youth , after a childhood of adversity]_{1209-the youth , after a childhood of adversity} , was to be formally received into the bosom of [the noble house from which [he]_{1209-the youth , after a childhood of adversity} had been so long estranged]_{1210-the noble house from which he had been so long estranged} , and at length to assume that social position to which [his]_{1209-the youth , after a childhood of adversity} lineage entitled [him]_{1209-the youth , after a childhood of adversity} . Manliness might support , affection might soothe , the happy anguish of such a meeting ; but it was undoubtedly one of those situations which stir up the deep fountains of [our]_1200-our natures , and before which the conventional proprieties of [our]_1200-our ordinary manners instantaneously vanish . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with an uncertain step followed [his]_{342-dr. keate} guide through a bed - chamber , the sumptuousness of which [he]_{342-dr. keate} could not notice , into [the dressing - room of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{1211-the dressing - room of lord monmouth} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , facing [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} entered , was leaning over the back of a large chair , from which as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was announced by [the valet]_{1197-the valet} , [the Lord of [the house]_{844-the house}]_{1213-the lord of the house} slowly rose , for [he]_{1213-the lord of the house} was suffering slightly from the gout , and [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} left hand rested on an ivory stick . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was in height above the midde size , but somewhat portly and corpulent . [His]_{328-lord monmouth} countenance was strongly marked ; sagacity on the brow , sensuality in the mouth and jaw . [His]_{328-lord monmouth} head was bald , but there were remains of the rich brown locks on which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} once prided [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} . [His]_{328-lord monmouth} large deep blue eye , madid and yet piercing , showed that the secretions of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} brain were apportioned , half to voluptuousness , half to common sense . But [his]_{328-lord monmouth} general mien was truly grand ; full of a natural nobility , of which [no one]_{1022-no one} was more sensible . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was not in dishabille ; on the contrary , [his]_{328-lord monmouth} costume was exact , and even careful . Rising as [we]_1216-we have mentioned when [[his]_{1213-the lord of the house} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} entered , and leaning with [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} left hand on [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} ivory cane , [he]_{1213-the lord of the house} made [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} such a bow as [Louis Quatorze]_{343-louis quatorze} might have bestowed on [the ambassador of [the United Provinces]_{1219-the united provinces}]_{1218-the ambassador of the united provinces} . Then extending [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} right hand , which [the boy]_{1009-the boy} tremblingly touched , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} said : " How do [you]_{1009-the boy} like [Eton]_9-eton ? "_{[328-lord monmouth]} This contrast to the reception which [he]_{1213-the lord of the house} had imagined , hoped , feared , paralysed the reviving energies of [young Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [He]_{1213-the lord of the house} felt stupified ; [he]_{1213-the lord of the house} looked almost aghast . In the chaotic tumult of [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} mind , [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} memory suddenly seemed to receive some miraculous inspiration . Mysterious phrases heard in [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} earliest boyhood , unnoticed then , long since forgotten , rose to [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} ear . Who was [this grandfather]_{1221-this grandfather} , seen not before , seen now for the first time ? Where was the intervening link of blood between [him]_{1213-the lord of the house} and [this superb and icy being]_{1222-this superb and icy being} ? [The boy]_{1009-the boy} sank into the chair which had been placed for [him]_{1213-the lord of the house} , and leaning on the table burst into tears . Here was a business ! If there was one thing which would have made [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} travel from [London]_3-london to [Naples]_11-naples at four and twenty hours ' notice , it was to avoid a scene . [He]_{1213-the lord of the house} hated scenes — [he]_{1213-the lord of the house} hated feelings . [He]_{1213-the lord of the house} saw instantly the mistake [he]_{1213-the lord of the house} had made in sending for [[his]_{1213-the lord of the house} grandchild]_{1137-his grandchild} . [He]_{1213-the lord of the house} was afraid that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was tender - hearted like [[his]_{1137-his grandchild} father]_{953-his father} . [Another tender - hearted Coningsby]_{1226-another tender - hearted coningsby} ! [Unfortunate family]_{1227-unfortunate family} ! Degenerate race ! [He]_{1213-the lord of the house} decided in [his]_{1213-the lord of the house} mind that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} must be provided for in [the Church]_{1228-the church} , and looked at [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , whose principal business it always was to disembarrass [[his]_{1213-the lord of the house} patron]_{900-his patron} from the disagreeable . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} instantly came forward and adroitly led [the boy]_{1009-the boy} into [the adjoining apartment]_{1231-the adjoining apartment} , [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's bed - chamber]_{1232-lord monmouth 's bed - chamber} , closing the door of [the dressing - room]_{1233-the dressing - room} behind [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . " [[My]_{317-mr. rigby} dear young friend]_{5732-my dear young friend} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " what is all this ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} A sob the only answer , " What can be the matter ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} was thinking , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " of [poor mamma]_{5735-poor mamma} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} " Hush ! "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} never likes to hear of [people who are dead]_{5736-people who are dead} ; so [you]_{5732-my dear young friend} must take care never to mention [[your]_{5732-my dear young friend} mother]_{5737-your mother} or [[your]_{5732-my dear young friend} father]_{5738-your father} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} In the meantime [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had decided on the fate of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} thought [he]_{1234-the marquess} could read [characters]_{1235-characters} by a glance , and in general [he]_{1234-the marquess} was very successful ; for [his]_{1234-the marquess} natural sagacity had been nurtured by great experience . [[His]_{1234-the marquess} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} was not to [his]_{1234-the marquess} taste ; amiable , no doubt , but [a spooney]_{1237-a spooney} . [We]_1238-we are too apt to believe that the character of [a boy]_{1239-a boy} is easily read . ' Tis a mystery the most profound . Mark what [blunders parents]_{1240-blunders parents} constantly make as to the nature of [[their]_{1240-blunders parents} own offspring]_{1241-their own offspring} , bred too under [their]_{1240-blunders parents} eyes , and displaying every hour [their]_{1240-blunders parents} characteristics . How often in [the nursery]_{1242-the nursery} does [the genius]_{1243-the genius} count as [a dunce]_{1244-a dunce} because [he]_{1243-the genius} is pensive ; while [a rattling urchin]_{1245-a rattling urchin} is invested with almost supernatural qualities because [his]_{1245-a rattling urchin} animal spirits make [him]_{1245-a rattling urchin} impudent and flippant ! [The school - boy]_{1246-the school - boy} above all others is not the simple being [the world]_{971-the world} imagines . In [that young bosom]_{1248-that young bosom} are often stirring passions as strong as [our]_1238-we own , desires not less violent , a volition not less supreme . In [that young bosom]_{1248-that young bosom} what burning love , what intense ambition , what avarice , what lust of power ; envy that [fiends]_1250-fiends might emulate , hate that [man]_1251-man might fear ! " Come , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was somewhat composed , " come with [me]_{317-mr. rigby} , and [we]_1252-we will see [the house]_{844-the house} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} So [they]_1252-we descended once more the private staircase , and again entered [the vestibule]_{1253-the vestibule} . " If [you]_5740-you had seen [these gardens]_{5741-these gardens} when [they]_{5741-these gardens} were illuminated for a fête to [George IV]_{345-george iv} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , as crossing [the chamber]_{1254-the chamber} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} ushered [his]_{317-mr. rigby} charge into [the state - apartments]_{1255-the state - apartments} . The splendour and variety of the surrounding objects soon distracted the attention of [the boy]_{1009-the boy} , for the first time in [the palace of [[his]_{1009-the boy} fathers]_{1258-his fathers}]_{1257-the palace of his fathers} . [He]_{1009-the boy} traversed [saloon]_1259-saloon after saloon hung with rare tapestry and the gorgeous products of foreign looms ; filled with choice pictures and creations of curious art ; cabinets that [sovereigns]_{1192-sovereigns} might envy , and colossal vases of malachite presented by [Emperors]_{1261-emperors} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} alternately gazed up to ceilings glowing with colour and with gold , and down upon carpets bright with the fancies and vivid with the tints of [Aubusson]_346-aubusson and of [Axminster]_{347-axminster} . " [This grandfather of mine]_{5742-this grandfather of mine} is [a great prince]_{5743-a great prince} , "_{[329-coningsby]} thought [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as musing [he]_{1009-the boy} stood before a portrait in which [he]_{1009-the boy} recognised the features of the being from whom [he]_{1009-the boy} had so recently and so strangely parted . There [he]_{1009-the boy} stood , [Philip Augustus]_348-philip , [Marquess of Monmouth]_{349-marquess of monmouth} , in [his]_348-philip robes of estate , with [his]_348-philip new coronet on a table near [him]_348-philip , a despatch lying at hand that indicated the special mission of high ceremony of which [he]_348-philip had been [the illustrious envoy]_{1262-the illustrious envoy} , and the garter beneath [his]_348-philip knee . " [You]_{1009-the boy} will have plenty of opportunities to look at the pictures , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , observing that [the boy]_{1009-the boy} had now quite recovered [himself]_{1009-the boy} . " Some luncheon will do [you]_{1009-the boy} no harm after [our]_5744-our drive , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} opened the door of [another apartment]_{1264-another apartment} . [It]_{1264-another apartment} was [a pretty room]_{1265-a pretty room} , adorned with a fine picture of the chase : at a round table in the centre sate [two ladies interested in the meal to which [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had alluded]_{1266-two ladies interested in the meal to which rigby had alluded} . " Ah , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ! "_{[1267-the eldest]} said [the eldest]_{1267-the eldest} , yet young and beautiful , and speaking , though with fluency , in a foreign accent , " come and tell [me]_{1267-the eldest} some news . Have [you]_{317-mr. rigby} seen [Milor]_341-milor ? "_{[1267-the eldest]} and then [she]_{1267-the eldest} threw a scrutinizing glance from a dark flashing eye at [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} companion]_{1182-his companion} . " Let [me]_{317-mr. rigby} present to [[your]_{1269-the lady} Highness]_{5745-your highness} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} with an air of some ceremony , " [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [[My]_{1269-the lady} dear young friend]_{5732-my dear young friend} , "_{[1269-the lady]} said [the Lady]_{1269-the lady} , extending [her]_{1269-the lady} white hand with an air of joyous welcome , " this is [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , [[my]_{1270-the young lady} daughter]_{5747-my daughter} . [We]_{1270-the young lady} love [you]_{5732-my dear young friend} already . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} will be so charmed to see [you]_{5732-my dear young friend} . What beautiful eyes [he]_{328-lord monmouth} has , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ! Quite like [Milor]_341-milor . "_{[1270-the young lady]} [The young lady]_{1270-the young lady} , who was really more youthful than [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , but of a form and stature so developed , that [she]_{1270-the young lady} appeared almost [a woman]_{1271-a woman} , bowed to [the guest]_{1272-the guest} with some ceremony , and a faint sullen smile , and then proceeded with [her]_{1270-the young lady} chicken - pie . " [You]_{1272-the guest} must be so hungry after [your]_{1272-the guest} drive , "_{[1273-the elder lady]} said [the elder lady]_{1273-the elder lady} , placing [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at [her]_{1273-the elder lady} side , and [herself]_{1273-the elder lady} filling [his]_{1272-the guest} plate . This was true enough ; and while [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and [the lady]_{1269-the lady} talked an infinite deal about things which [he]_{1272-the guest} did not understand , and persons of whom [he]_{1272-the guest} had never heard , [[our]_1275-our little hero]_{1276-our little hero} made [his]_{1276-our little hero} first meal in [[his]_{1276-our little hero} paternal house]_{1277-his paternal house} with no ordinary zest ; and renovated by the pasty and a glass of sherry , felt altogether a very different being to what [he]_{1276-our little hero} was , when [he]_{1276-our little hero} had undergone the terrible interview in which , [he]_{1276-our little hero} began to reflect , [he]_{1276-our little hero} had considerably exposed [himself]_{1276-our little hero} . [His]_{1276-our little hero} courage revived , [his]_{1276-our little hero} senses rallied , [he]_{1276-our little hero} replied to the interrogations of [the lady]_{1269-the lady} with calmness , but with promptness and propriety . It was evident that [he]_{1276-our little hero} had made a favourable impression on [[her]_{1269-the lady} Highness]_{1279-her highness} , for ever and anon [she]_{1269-the lady} put a truffle or some small delicacy in [his]_{1276-our little hero} plate , and insisted upon [his]_{1276-our little hero} taking some particular confectionary , because it was a favourite of [her]_{1269-the lady} own . When [she]_{1269-the lady} rose , [she]_{1269-the lady} said : " In ten minutes [the carriage]_{1167-the carriage} will be at the door ; and if [you]_{1276-our little hero} like , [[my]_{1269-the lady} dear young friend]_{5732-my dear young friend} , [you]_{1276-our little hero} shall be [[our]_5750-our beau]_{5751-our beau} . "_{[1269-the lady]} " There is nothing [I]_{329-coningsby} should like so much , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Ah ! "_{[1269-the lady]} said [the lady]_{1269-the lady} with the sweetest smile , " [he]_{1276-our little hero} is frank . "_{[1269-the lady]} [The ladies]_{1281-the ladies} bowed and retired ; [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} returned to [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , and [the groom of [the chambers]_{1284-the chambers}]_{1283-the groom of the chambers} led [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to [[his]_{1283-the groom of the chambers} room]_{1285-his room} . [This lady]_{1286-this lady} , so courteous to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , was [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia , [a Roman dame]_{1287-a roman dame} , [the second wife of [Prince Paul Colonna]_350-lucretia]_{1288-the second wife of prince paul colonna} . [The Prince]_{1289-the prince} had first married when [a boy]_{1239-a boy} , and into [a family not inferior to [his]_{1289-the prince} own]_{1291-a family not inferior to his own} . Of this union , in every respect unhappy , [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia was [the sole offspring]_{1292-the sole offspring} . [He]_{1289-the prince} was [a man]_{1198-a man} dissolute , and devoted to play ; and cared for nothing much but [his]_{1289-the prince} pleasures and billiards , in which latter [he]_{1289-the prince} was esteemed unrivalled . According to some , in a freak of passion , according to [others]_1294-others , to cancel a gambling debt , [he]_{1289-the prince} had united [himself]_{1289-the prince} to [[his]_{1289-the prince} present wife]_{1295-his present wife} , whose origin was obscure ; but with whom [he]_{1289-the prince} contrived to live on terms of apparent cordiality , for [she]_{1295-his present wife} was much admired , and made [the society of [[her]_{1295-his present wife} husband]_{972-her husband} sought by [those who contributed to [his]_{1289-the prince} enjoyment]_{1298-those who contributed to his enjoyment}]_{1296-the society of her husband sought by those who contributed to his enjoyment} . Among these especially figured [the Marquess of Monmouth]_{349-marquess of monmouth} , between whom and [Prince Colonna]_350-lucretia the world recognised as existing the most intimate and entire friendship , so that [[his]_{1289-the prince} Highness]_{1299-his highness} and [[his]_{1289-the prince} family]_{1300-his family} were [frequent guests under the roof of [the English nobleman]_{1302-the english nobleman}]_{1301-frequent guests under the roof of the english nobleman} , and now accompanied [him]_{1289-the prince} on a visit to [England]_10-england . In the meantime , while [ladies]_1303-ladies are luncheoning on chicken pie , or coursing in whirling britskas , performing all the singular ceremonies of a [London]_3-london morning in the heart of the season ; making visits where [nobody]_880-nobody is seen , and making purchases which are not wanted ; [the world]_{971-the world} is in agitation and uproar . At present [the world]_{971-the world} and the confusion are limited to [St. James 's Street]_{21-st. james 's street} and [Pall Mall]_{22-pall mall} ; but soon the boundaries and the tumult will be extended to [the intended metropolitan boroughs]_{1307-the intended metropolitan boroughs} ; to - morrow [they]_{1307-the intended metropolitan boroughs} will spread over [the manufacturing districts]_{1308-the manufacturing districts} . It is entirely evident , that before eight and forty hours have passed , [the country]_{5717-the country} will be in a state of fearful crisis . And how can it be otherwise ? Is it not a truth , that [the subtle Chief Baron]_{1310-the subtle chief baron} has been closeted one whole hour with [the King]_{5706-the king} ; that shortly after , with thoughtful brow and compressed lip , [he]_{1310-the subtle chief baron} was marked in [his]_{1310-the subtle chief baron} daring chariot entering [the court - yard of [Apsley House]_{23-apsley house}]_{1312-the court - yard of apsley house} . Great was the panic at [Brookes]_319-brookes ' , wild the hopes of [Carlton Terrace]_{351-carlton terrace} ; [All the gentlemen who expected to have been made peers]_{1313-all the gentlemen who expected to have been made peers} , perceived that [the country]_{5717-the country} was going to be given over to [a rapacious oligarchy]_{1315-a rapacious oligarchy} . In the meantime , [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper , who had never quitted for an instant [the mysterious head - quarters of the late opposition]_{1316-the mysterious head - quarters of the late opposition} , were full of hopes and fears , and asked many questions which [they]_1317-they chiefly answered [themselves]_1317-they . " [I]_325-taper wonder what [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} will say to [the King]_{5706-the king} , "_[325-taper] said [Taper]_325-taper . " [He]_{5706-the king} has plenty of pluck , "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " [I]_325-taper almost wish now that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had breakfasted with [him]_{5706-the king} this morning , "_[325-taper] said [Taper]_325-taper . " If [the King]_{5706-the king} be firm , and [the country]_{5717-the country} sound , "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , " and [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} keep [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} boroughs]_{5755-his boroughs} , [I]_322-tadpole should not wonder if [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} were made [a privy counsellor]_{5756-a privy counsellor} . "_{[322-tadpole]} " There is no precedent for [an under secretary]_{5757-an under secretary} being [a privy counsellor]_{5756-a privy counsellor} , "_[325-taper] said [Taper]_325-taper . " But [we]_5759-we live in revolutionary times , "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " [Gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} , "_{[1283-the groom of the chambers]} said [the groom of [the chambers]_{1284-the chambers}]_{1283-the groom of the chambers} , in a loud voice , entering [the room]_{854-the room} , " [I]_{1283-the groom of the chambers} am desired to state that [the Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{851-the duke of wellington} is with [the King]_{5706-the king} . "_{[1283-the groom of the chambers]} " There is a Providence ! "_{[1321-an agitated gentleman]} exclaimed [an agitated gentleman]_{1321-an agitated gentleman} , the patent of whose intended peerage had not been signed the day that [the Duke had quitted office in 1830]_{1322-the duke had quitted office in 1830} . " [I]_322-tadpole always thought [the King]_{5706-the king} would be firm , "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " [I]_325-taper wonder who will have [the India Board]_{5764-the india board} , "_[325-taper] said [Taper]_325-taper . At this moment , [three or four gentlemen]_{1323-three or four gentlemen} entered [the room]_{854-the room} in a state of great bustle and excitement ; [they]_{1323-three or four gentlemen} were immediately surrounded . " Is it true ? Quite true ; not the slightest doubt . Saw [him]_{851-the duke of wellington} [myself]_1325-such . Not at all hissed ; certainly not hooted . Perhaps a little hissed . [One fellow]_{5765-one fellow} really cheered [him]_{851-the duke of wellington} . Saw [him]_{851-the duke of wellington} [myself]_1325-such . Say what [they]_{1323-three or four gentlemen} like there is re - action . But Constitution Hill [they]_{1323-three or four gentlemen} say ? Well , there was a sort of inclination to a row on [Constitution Hill]_{24-constitution hill} ; but [the Duke]_{860-the duke} quite firm ; pistols and carriage doors bolted . "_[1325-such] [Such]_1325-such may give a faint idea of the anxious inquiries , and the satisfactory replies that were occasioned by the entrance of [this group]_{1326-this group} . " [Up guards]_{5767-up guards} and at [them]_{1323-three or four gentlemen} ! "_{[322-tadpole]} exclaimed [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , rubbing [his]_322-tadpole hands in a fit of patriotic enthusiasm . Later in the afternoon , about five o'clock , the high change of political gossip , when [the room]_{854-the room} was crowded , and [every one]_{1328-every one} had [his]_{1328-every one} rumour , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} looked in again to throw [his]_{317-mr. rigby} eye over the evening papers , and catch in various chit - chat the tone of public or party feeling on the ' crisis . ' Then it was known that [the Duke]_{860-the duke} had returned from [the King]_{5706-the king} , having accepted the charge of forming [an administration]_{1331-an administration} . An administration to do what ? Portentous question ! Were concessions to be made ? And if so , what ? Was it altogether impossible , and too late , stare super vias antiquas ? Questions altogether above [[your]_1332-your Tadpoles]_{1333-your tadpoles} and [[your]_1332-your Tapers]_{1334-your tapers} , whose idea of the necessities of the age was that [they]_1335-they [themselves]_1335-they should be in office . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} came up to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . [This peer]_{1336-this peer} was [a noble Croesus , acquainted with all the gradations of life]_{1337-a noble croesus , acquainted with all the gradations of life} ; a voluptuary who could be [a Spartan]_{1338-a spartan} ; clear - sighted , unprejudiced , sagacious ; [the best judge in the world of a horse or a man]_{1339-the best judge in the world of a horse or a man} ; [he]_{1336-this peer} was [the universal referee]_{1340-the universal referee} ; a quarrel about a bet or [a mistress]_{1341-a mistress} was solved by [him]_{1336-this peer} in a moment , and in a manner which satisfied [both parties]_{1342-both parties} . [He]_{1336-this peer} patronised and appreciated the fine arts , though [a jockey]_{1029-a jockey} ; respected [literary men]_{1344-literary men} , though [he]_{1336-this peer} only read French novels ; and without any affectation of tastes which [he]_{1336-this peer} did not possess , was looked upon by [every singer and dancer in [Europe]_25-europe]_{1345-every singer and dancer in europe} , as [[their]_{1345-every singer and dancer in europe} natural champion]_{1346-their natural champion} . The secret of [his]_{1336-this peer} strong character and great influence was [his]_{1336-this peer} self - composure , which an earthquake or [a Reform Bill]_{1347-a reform bill} could not disturb , and which in [him]_{1336-this peer} was the result of temperament and experience . [He]_{1336-this peer} was [an intimate acquaintance of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{1348-an intimate acquaintance of lord monmouth} , for [they]_1349-they had many tastes in common ; were [both men of considerable , and in some degree similar abilities]_{1350-both men of considerable , and in some degree similar abilities} ; and were [the two greatest proprietors of [close boroughs in [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{1352-close boroughs in the country}]_{1351-the two greatest proprietors of close boroughs in the country} . " Do [you]_{317-mr. rigby} dine at [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} to - day ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} inquired [Lord Eskdale of Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " Where [I]_{317-mr. rigby} hope to meet [[your]_{317-mr. rigby} Lordship]_{5768-your lordship} . The Whig papers are very subdued , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} continued [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " Ah ! [they]_5769-they have not the cue yet , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . " And what do [you]_{317-mr. rigby} think of affairs ? "_{[1182-his companion]} inquired [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} companion]_{1182-his companion} . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} think the hounds are too hot to hark off now , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . " There is one combination , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who seemed meditating an attack on [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} 's button . " Give [us]_5770-us it at dinner , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} ; who knew [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} man]_{1355-his man} , and made an adroit movement forwards as if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} were very anxious to see the Globe newspaper . In the course of two or three hours [these gentlemen]_{1356-these gentlemen} met again in [the green drawing - room of [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house}]_{1357-the green drawing - room of monmouth house} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was sitting on the sofa by [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , detailing in whispers all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} gossip of [the morn]_{1358-the morn} : [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} murmuring quaint inquiries into the ear of [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} made remarks alternately to [two gentlemen]_{1359-two gentlemen} , who paid [her]_{352-madame colonna} assiduous court . One of these was [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} ; [the school]_{1360-the school} , [the college]_{1103-the college} , and the club crony of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who had been [his]_{317-mr. rigby} shadow through life ; travelled with [him]_{317-mr. rigby} in early days , won money with [him]_{317-mr. rigby} at play , had been [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} colleague in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons}]_{1362-his colleague in the house of commons} ; and was still [one of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} nominees]_{1365-his nominees}]_{1364-one of his nominees} . [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} was a millionnaire , which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} liked . [He]_{353-mr. ormsby} liked [[his]_{353-mr. ormsby} companions]_{890-his companions} to be very rich or very poor ; to be [[his]_{353-mr. ormsby} equals]_{1367-his equals} , able to play with [him]_{353-mr. ormsby} at high stakes , or join [him]_{353-mr. ormsby} in a great speculation ; or to be [his]_{353-mr. ormsby} tools , and to amuse and serve [him]_{353-mr. ormsby} . There was nothing which [he]_{353-mr. ormsby} despised and disliked so much as a moderate fortune . [The other gentleman]_{1368-the other gentleman} was of a different class and character . [Nature]_354-nature had intended [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} for [a scholar]_{1075-a scholar} and a wit ; necessity had made [him]_{355-lucian gay} [a scribbler]_{1370-a scribbler} and [a buffoon]_{1371-a buffoon} . [He]_{355-lucian gay} had distinguished [himself]_{355-lucian gay} at [the University]_{26-the university} ; but [he]_{355-lucian gay} had no patrimony , nor those powers of perseverance which success in any learned profession requires . [He]_{355-lucian gay} was good - looking , had great animal spirits , and a keen sense of enjoyment , and could not drudge . Moreover [he]_{355-lucian gay} had a fine voice , and sang [his]_{355-lucian gay} own songs with considerable taste ; accomplishments which made [his]_{355-lucian gay} fortune in society , and completed [his]_{355-lucian gay} ruin . In due time [he]_{355-lucian gay} extricated [himself]_{355-lucian gay} from the bench and merged into journalism , by means of which [he]_{355-lucian gay} chanced to become acquainted with [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . [That worthy individual]_{1372-that worthy individual} was not slow in detecting the treasure [he]_{355-lucian gay} had lighted on — a wit , [a ready and happy writer]_{1373-a ready and happy writer} , [a joyous and tractable being]_{1374-a joyous and tractable being} , with the education , and still the feelings and manners , of [a gentleman]_{1375-a gentleman} . Frequent the Sunday dinners which found [[Gay]_{355-lucian gay} a guest at [[Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's villa]_{1377-mr. rigby 's villa}]_{1376-gay a guest at mr. rigby 's villa} ; numerous the airy pasquinades [he]_{355-lucian gay} left behind , and which made the fortune of [[his]_{355-lucian gay} patron]_{900-his patron} . Flattered by the familiar acquaintance of [a man of station]_{1379-a man of station} , and sanguine that [he]_{355-lucian gay} had found the link which would sooner or later restore [him]_{355-lucian gay} to the polished world that [he]_{355-lucian gay} had forfeited , [Gay]_{355-lucian gay} laboured in [his]_{355-lucian gay} vocation with enthusiasm and success . Willingly would [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} have kept [his]_{317-mr. rigby} treasure to [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} ; and truly [he]_{317-mr. rigby} hoarded it for a long time , but it oozed out . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} loved the reputation of possessing the complete art of society . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} dinners were celebrated at least for [[their]_1380-their guests]_{1381-their guests} . Great intellectual illustrations were found there blended with rank and high station . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} loved to patronize ; to play [the minister]_{881-the minister} unbending , and seeking relief from the cares of council in [the society of authors]_{1383-the society of authors} , [artists]_1384-artists , and [men of science]_{1385-men of science} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} liked [Dukes]_356-dukes to dine with [him]_{317-mr. rigby} and hear [him]_{317-mr. rigby} scatter [his]_{317-mr. rigby} audacious criticisms to [Sir Thomas]_{357-sir thomas} or [Sir Humphrey]_{358-sir humphrey} . [They]_356-dukes went away astounded by the powers of [[their]_356-dukes host]_{1386-their host} , who had [he]_{1386-their host} not fortunately devoted those powers to [[their]_356-dukes party]_{1387-their party} , must apparently have rivalled [Vandyke]_359-vandyke , or discovered the Safety lamp . Now in these dinners , [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} [who had brilliant conversational powers , and who possessed all the resources of boon companionship]_{1388-who had brilliant conversational powers , and who possessed all the resources of boon companionship} would be [an invaluable ally]_{1389-an invaluable ally} . [He]_{355-lucian gay} was therefore admitted , and inspired both by the present enjoyment , and the future to which it might lead , [his]_{355-lucian gay} exertions were untiring , various , most successful . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's dinners became still more celebrated . It however necessarily followed that [the guests who were charmed by [Gay]_{355-lucian gay}]_{1390-the guests who were charmed by gay} , wished [Gay]_{355-lucian gay} also to be [[their]_{1390-the guests who were charmed by gay} guest]_{1391-their guest} . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was very jealous of this , but it was inevitable ; still by constant manoeuvre , by intimations of some exercise some day or other of substantial patronage in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} behalf , by a thousand little arts by which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} carved out work for [Gay]_{355-lucian gay} which prevented [him]_{317-mr. rigby} often accepting invitations to [great houses in [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{1392-great houses in the country} , by judicious loans of small sums on [Lucian]_{355-lucian gay} 's notes of hand and other analogous devices , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} contrived to keep the wit in a very fair state of bondage and dependence . One thing [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was resolved on : [Gay]_{355-lucian gay} should never get into [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} . That was an empyrean too high for [his]_{317-mr. rigby} wing to soar in . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} kept that social monopoly distinctively to mark the relation that subsisted between [them]_1394-them as [patron]_1395-patron and [client]_1396-client . It was something to swagger about when [they]_1394-them were together after [their]_1394-them second bottle of claret . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} kept [his]_{317-mr. rigby} resolution for some years which the frequent and prolonged absence of [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} rendered not very difficult . But [we]_1398-we are [the creatures of circumstances]_{1399-the creatures of circumstances} ; at least [the Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} race particularly . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} returned to [England]_10-england one year and wanted to be amused . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} wanted [a jester]_{1400-a jester} ; [a man about [him]_{328-lord monmouth} who would make [him]_{328-lord monmouth} — not laugh for that was impossible , but smile more frequently , tell good stories , say good things , and sing now and then , especially French songs]_{1401-a man about him who would make him — not laugh for that was impossible , but smile more frequently , tell good stories , say good things , and sing now and then , especially french songs} . Early in life [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} would have attempted all this , though [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had neither fun , voice , nor ear . But [his]_{317-mr. rigby} hold on [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} no longer depended on the mere exercise of agreeable qualities , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had become indispensable to [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} by more serious , if not higher , considerations . And what with auditing [his]_{317-mr. rigby} accounts , guarding [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} boroughs]_{5755-his boroughs} , writing [him]_{317-mr. rigby} , when absent , gossip by every post , and when in [England]_10-england , deciding on every question and arranging every matter , which might otherwise have ruffled the sublime repose of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} patron]_{900-his patron} 's existence , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} might be excused if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} shrank a little from the minor part of table wit , particularly when [we]_1405-we remember all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} subterranean journalism ; hisacid squibs , and [his]_{317-mr. rigby} malicious paragraphs , and , what [Tadpole]_322-tadpole called , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} " slashing "_{[317-mr. rigby]} articles . These " slashing articles "_{[322-tadpole]} were , indeed , things which had they appeared as anonymous pamphlets , would have obtained the contemptuous reception , which in an intellectual view , no compositions more surely deserved : but whispered as the productions of [one behind the scenes , and appearing in the pages of a party review]_{1406-one behind the scenes , and appearing in the pages of a party review} , they were passed off as genuine coin , and took in great numbers of [the lieges]_{1407-the lieges} , especially in [the country]_{5717-the country} . [They]_1409-they were written in a style apparently modelled on the briefs of [those sharp attorneys , who weary [advocates]_{1411-advocates} with [their]_{1410-those sharp attorneys , who weary advocates with their clever common place} clever common place]_{1410-those sharp attorneys , who weary advocates with their clever common place} ; teasing with obvious comment and torturing with inevitable inference . The affectation of order in the statement of facts had all the lucid method of an adroit pettifogger . [They]_1409-they dealt much in extracts from newspapers , quotations from the Annual Register , parallel passages in forgotten speeches , arranged with a formidable array of dates rarely accurate . When [the writer]_{1412-the writer} was of opinion [he]_{1412-the writer} had made a point , [you]_1413-you may be sure the hit was in italics , that last resource of [the Forcible Feebles]_{1414-the forcible feebles} . [He]_{1412-the writer} handled a particular in chronology as if [he]_{1412-the writer} were proving an alibi at [the Criminal Court]_{1415-the criminal court} . The censure was coarse without being strong , and vindictive when it would have been sarcastic . Now and then there was a passage which aimed at a higher flight , and nothing can be conceived more unlike genuine feeling , or more offensive to pure taste . And yet perhaps the most ludicrous characteristic of these factious gallimaufreys , was an occasional assumption of the high moral and admonitory tone , which when [we]_1405-we recurred to the general spirit of the discourse and were apt to recall the character of [its writer]_{1416-its writer} , irresistibly reminded one of [Mrs. Cole]_{360-mrs. cole} and [her]_{360-mrs. cole} prayer book . To return to [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} . It was a rule with [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} that [no one]_{1022-no one} , if possible , should do anything for [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} but [himself]_{1412-the writer} ; and as [a jester]_{1400-a jester} must be found , [he]_{1412-the writer} was determined that [[his]_{1412-the writer} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} should have the best in the market , and that [he]_{1412-the writer} should have the credit of furnishing the article . As a reward , therefore , for many past services and a fresh claim to [his]_{1412-the writer} future exertions , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} one day broke to [Gay]_{355-lucian gay} that the hour had at length arrived when the highest object of reasonable ambition on [his]_{1412-the writer} part , and the fulfilment of one of [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's long cherished and dearest hopes were alike to be realized . [Gay]_{355-lucian gay} was to be presented to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} and dine at [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} . The acquaintance was a successful one ; very agreeable to [both parties]_{1342-both parties} . [Gay]_{355-lucian gay} became [an habitual guest of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} when [[his]_{355-lucian gay} patron]_{900-his patron} was in [England]_10-england]_{1421-an habitual guest of lord monmouth when his patron was in england} ; and in [his]_{355-lucian gay} absence , received frequent and substantial marks of [his]_{355-lucian gay} kind recollection , for [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was generous to those who amused [him]_{355-lucian gay} . In the meantime , the hour of dinner is at hand . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who had lost the key of [his]_{1412-the writer} carpet bag , which [he]_{1412-the writer} finally cut open with a pen - knife that [he]_{1412-the writer} found on [his]_{1412-the writer} writing table , and the blade of which [he]_{1412-the writer} broke in the operation , only reached [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} as the figure of [[his]_{1412-the writer} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , leaning on [his]_{1007-his grandfather} ivory cane and following [[his]_{1007-his grandfather} guests]_{1425-his guests} , was just visible in the distance . [He]_{1412-the writer} was soon overtaken . [Perceiving Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} made [him]_{1412-the writer} a bow , not so formal a one as in the morning , but still a bow , and said , " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} hope [you]_{1412-the writer} liked [your]_{1412-the writer} drive . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} A Little dinner , not more than [the Muses]_{1426-the muses} , with all [the guests]_{1427-the guests} clever , and some pretty , offers human life and human nature under very favourable circumstances . In the present instance too , [every one]_{1328-every one} was anxious to please , for [the host]_{1429-the host} was entirely well - bred , never selfish in little things , and always contributed [his]_{1429-the host} quota to the general fund of polished sociability . Although there was really only one thought in [every male mind present]_{1430-every male mind present} , still , regard for [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} , and some little apprehension of [the servants]_{1432-the servants} , banished politics from discourse during the greater part of the dinner , with the occasional exception of some rapid and flying allusion which [the initiated]_{1433-the initiated} understood , but which remained a mystery to the rest . Nevertheless an old story now and then well told by [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , a new joke now and then well introduced by [Mr. Gay]_{361-mr. gay} , some dashing assertion by [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , which though wrong was startling ; this agreeable blending of anecdote , jest , and paradox ; kept everything fluent , and produced the degree of mild excitation which is desirable . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} sometimes summed up with an epigrammatic sentence , and turned the conversation by a question , in case it dwelt too much on the same topic . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} addressed [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} principally to [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} ; inquired after [their]_{1281-the ladies} morning drive and doings , spoke of new fashions , and quoted a letter from [Paris]_27-paris . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} was not witty , but [she]_{352-madame colonna} had that sweet Roman frankness which is so charming . The presence of [a beautiful woman]_{1435-a beautiful woman} , natural and good tempered , even if [she]_{1435-a beautiful woman} be not a L'Espinasse or [a De Staël]_{1436-a de staël} , is animating . Nevertheless , owing probably to the absorbing powers of the forbidden subject , there were moments when it seemed that a pause was impending , and [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , [an old hand]_{1437-an old hand} , seized one of these critical instants to address a good - natured question to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , whose acquaintance [he]_{353-mr. ormsby} had already cultivated by taking wine with [him]_{353-mr. ormsby} . " And how do [you]_{329-coningsby} like [Eton]_9-eton ? "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} asked [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} . It was the identical question which had been presented to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in the memorable interview of the morning , and which had received no reply ; or rather had produced on [his]_{353-mr. ormsby} part a sentimental ebullition that had absolutely destined or doomed [him]_{353-mr. ormsby} to [the church]_{1228-the church} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} should like to see [the fellow who did not like Eton]_{5771-the fellow who did not like eton} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , briskly , determined this time to be very brave . " ' Gad [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} must go down and see [the old place]_{5772-the old place} , "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , touched by a pensive reminiscence . " [One]_1199-one can get a good bed and bottle of port at [the Christopher]_{5774-the christopher} , still ? "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} had better come and try , [Sir]_5702-sir , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " If [you]_{329-coningsby} will come some day and dine with [me]_{329-coningsby} at [the Christopher]_{5774-the christopher} , [I]_{329-coningsby} will give [you]_{329-coningsby} such a bottle of Champagne as [you]_{329-coningsby} never tasted yet . "_{[329-coningsby]} [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} looked at [him]_{353-mr. ormsby} , but said nothing . " Ah ! [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} liked a dinner at [the Christopher]_{28-the christopher} , "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , " after mutton , mutton , mutton every day , it was not a bad thing . "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} " [We]_5777-we had venison for dinner every week last season , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} had it sent up from [[his]_{362-buckhurst} park]_{5778-his park} . But [I]_{329-coningsby} do n't care for dinner . Breakfast is [[my]_{329-coningsby} lounge]_{5779-my lounge} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Ah ! those little rolls and pats of butter ! "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} . " Short commons though . What do [you]_{329-coningsby} think [we]_5777-we did in [[my]_{353-mr. ormsby} time?—We]_{5780-my time?—we} used to send over the way to get a mutton chop . "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} wish [you]_{329-coningsby} could see [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} and [me]_{329-coningsby} at breakfast , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " with a pound of [Castle]_{329-coningsby} 's sausages ! "_{[329-coningsby]} " What [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} is that , [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} ? "_{[328-lord monmouth]} inquired [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , in a tone of some interest , and for the first time calling [him]_{328-lord monmouth} by [his]_{328-lord monmouth} christian name . " [Sir Charles Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , [Sir]_5702-sir , [a Berkshire man]_{5782-a berkshire man} ; [Shirley Park]_{29-shirley park} is [his]_{362-buckhurst} place . "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} " Why that must be [[Charley]_{362-buckhurst} 's son]_{5783-charley 's son} , [Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} : " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} had no idea [he]_{5783-charley 's son} could be so young . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [He]_{5783-charley 's son} married late [you]_{328-lord monmouth} know , and had [nothing but]_{5784-nothing but} [daughters]_{5785-daughters} for a long time . "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} " Well , [I]_{328-lord monmouth} hope there will be no Reform Bill for [Eton]_9-eton , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , musingly . [The servants]_{1432-the servants} had now retired . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} think [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " [we]_5786-we must ask permission to drink one toast to - day . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Nay , [I]_{328-lord monmouth} will [myself]_{328-lord monmouth} give it , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [he]_{328-lord monmouth} replied . " [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} , [you]_{352-madame colonna} will [I]_{328-lord monmouth} am sure join [us]_5786-we when [we]_5786-we drink — [the Duke]_{860-the duke} ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " Ah ! what [a man]_{1198-a man} ! "_{[1441-the princess]} exclaimed [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . " What a pity it is [you]_{328-lord monmouth} have [a House of Commons]_{5789-a house of commons} here . [England]_10-england would be [the greatest country in [the world]_{971-the world}]_{5790-the greatest country in the world} if it were not for [that House of Commons]_{5792-that house of commons} . It makes so much confusion ! "_{[1441-the princess]} " Do n't abuse [[our]_5786-we property]_{5793-our property} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} and [I]_{317-mr. rigby} have still twenty votes of that same body between [us]_5786-we . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " And there is a combination , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " by which [you]_{328-lord monmouth} may still keep [them]_{5793-our property} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Ah ! now for [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's combination ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . " The only thing that can save [this country]_{5794-this country} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " is a coalition on a sliding scale . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [You]_{328-lord monmouth} had better buy up the [Birmingham Union]_{30-birmingham union} and the other bodies , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} believe it might all be done for two or three hundred thousand pounds ; and the newspapers too . [Pitt]_{364-mr. pitt} would have settled this business long ago . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " Well , at any rate [we]_5786-we are in , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " and [we]_5786-we must do something . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} should like to see [Grey]_{320-lord grey} 's list of [new peers]_{5795-new peers} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . " [They]_{5793-our property} say there are [several members of [[our]_5786-we club]_{5797-our club} in it]_{5796-several members of our club in it} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " And the claims to the honour are so opposite , "_{[355-lucian gay]} said [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , " one on account of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} large estate ; another , because [he]_{328-lord monmouth} has none ; one because [he]_{328-lord monmouth} has [a well - grown family]_{5798-a well - grown family} to perpetuate the title ; another , because [he]_{328-lord monmouth} has [no heir]_{5799-no heir} , and no power of ever obtaining one . "_{[355-lucian gay]} " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} wonder how [he]_{328-lord monmouth} will form [his]_{328-lord monmouth} cabinet ? "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " the old story wo n't do . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} hear that [Baring]_365-baring is to be one of the new cards ; [they]_{5793-our property} say it will please in [the city]_{5800-the city} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} suppose [they]_{5793-our property} will pick out of hedge and ditch everything that has ever had the semblance of liberalism . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Affairs in [my]_{353-mr. ormsby} time were never so complicated , "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} . " Nay , it appears to [me]_{355-lucian gay} to lie in a nutshell , "_{[355-lucian gay]} said [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , " [one party]_{5801-one party} wishes to keep [[their]_{5801-one party} old boroughs]_{5802-their old boroughs} , and the other to get [[their]_{5801-one party} new peers]_{5803-their new peers} . "_{[355-lucian gay]} [The future historian of [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{1442-the future historian of the country} will be perplexed to ascertain what was the distinct object which [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} proposed to [himself]_{321-the duke of wellington} in the political manoeuvres of May , 1832 . It was known that the passing of the Reform Bill was a condition absolute with [the King]_{5706-the king} ; it was unquestionable , that the first general election under the new law must ignominiously expel [the Anti - Reform Ministry]_{1445-the anti - reform ministry} from power ; who would then resume [their]_{1445-the anti - reform ministry} seats on the Opposition benches in both houses with the loss not only of [[their]_{1445-the anti - reform ministry} boroughs]_{1446-their boroughs} , but of that reputation for political consistency , which might have been some compensation for the parliamentary influence of which [they]_{1445-the anti - reform ministry} had been deprived . It is difficult to recognise in this premature effort of [the Anti - Reform leader]_{1447-the anti - reform leader} to thrust [himself]_{1447-the anti - reform leader} again into the conduct of public affairs , any indications of the prescient judgment which might have been expected from such a quarter . It savoured rather of restlessness than of energy ; and while it proved in [its]_1448-its progress not only an ignorance on [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} part of the public mind , but of the feelings of [[his]_{321-the duke of wellington} own party]_{1449-his own party} , it terminated under circumstances which were humiliating to [the Crown]_{366-the crown} , and painfully significant of the future position of [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} in the new constitutional scheme . [The Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} has ever been [the votary of circumstances]_{1451-the votary of circumstances} . [He]_{321-the duke of wellington} cares little for causes . [He]_{321-the duke of wellington} watches events rather than seeks to produce them . It is a characteristic of the military mind . Rapid combinations , the result of a quick , vigilant , and comprehensive glance , are generally triumphant in the field ; but in civil affairs , where results are not immediate ; in diplomacy and in the management of deliberative assemblies , where there is much intervening time and many counteracting causes ; this velocity of decision , this fitful and precipitate action , is often productive of considerable embarrassment , and sometimes of terrible discomfiture . It is remarkable that [men celebrated for military prudence]_{1452-men celebrated for military prudence} are often found to be [headstrong statesmen]_{1453-headstrong statesmen} . [A great general in civil life]_{1454-a great general in civil life} is frequently and strangely [the creature of impulse]_{1455-the creature of impulse} ; influenced in [his]_{1454-a great general in civil life} political movements by the last snatch of information ; and often [the creature of [the last aid - de - camp]_{1457-the last aid - de - camp} who has [his]_{1454-a great general in civil life} ear]_{1456-the creature of the last aid - de - camp who has his ear} . [We]_1458-we shall endeavour to trace in another chapter the reasons which on this , as on previous and subsequent occasions , induced [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} to stand aloof , if possible , from official life , and made [him]_{367-sir robert peel} reluctant to re - enter the service of [[his]_{367-sir robert peel} Sovereign]_{1459-his sovereign} . In the present instance , even temporary success could only have been secured by the utmost decision , promptness and energy . These were all wanting : [some]_1460-some were afraid to follow the bold example of [[their]_1460-some leader]_{1461-their leader} ; [many]_1462-many were disinclined . In eight and forty hours it was known there was a " hitch . "_[1462-many] [The Reform party]_{1463-the reform party} , who had been rather stupified than appalled by the accepted mission of [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} , collected [their]_{1463-the reform party} scattered senses , and rallied [[their]_{1463-the reform party} forces]_{1464-their forces} . [The agitators]_{1465-the agitators} harangued , [the mobs]_{1466-the mobs} hooted . [The City of [London]_3-london]_{1467-the city of london} , as if [the King]_{5706-the king} had again tried to seize [the five members]_{1469-the five members} , appointed [a permanent committee of [the Common Council]_{1471-the common council}]_{1470-a permanent committee of the common council} to watch the fortunes of the " great national measure , "_{[5706-the king]} and to report daily . [Brookes]_319-brookes ' , which was the only place that at first was really frightened , and talked of compromise , grew valiant again ; while [young Whig heroes]_{1472-young whig heroes} jumped upon club tables , and delivered fiery invectives . Emboldened by these demonstrations , [the House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons} met in great force , and passed a vote which struck , without disguise , at [all rival powers in [the State]_{1474-the state}]_{1473-all rival powers in the state} ; virtually announced [its]_{31-the house of commons} supremacy ; revealed the forlorn position of [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} under the new arrangement ; and seemed to lay for ever the fluttering phantom of regal prerogative . It was on the 9th of May that [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} was with [the King]_{5706-the king} , and on the 15th all was over . Nothing in parliamentary history so humiliating as the funereal oration delivered that day by [the Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{851-the duke of wellington} over the old constitution , that , modelled on [the Venetian]_{1478-the venetian} , had governed [England]_10-england since the accession of [the House of Hanover]_{32-the house of hanover} . [He]_{851-the duke of wellington} described [[his]_{851-the duke of wellington} Sovereign]_{1459-his sovereign} , when [his]_{851-the duke of wellington} Grace first repaired to [[his]_{851-the duke of wellington} Majesty]_{1480-his majesty} , as in a state of the greatest " difficulty and distress , "_{[851-the duke of wellington]} appealing to [his]_{851-the duke of wellington} never failing loyalty to extricate [him]_{851-the duke of wellington} from [his]_{851-the duke of wellington} trouble and vexation . [The Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} representing [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords}]_{1481-the duke of wellington representing the house of lords} sympathizes with [the King]_{5706-the king} , and pledges [his]_{851-the duke of wellington} utmost efforts for [his]_{851-the duke of wellington} Majesty 's relief . But after five days ' exertion , [this man of indomitable will and invincible fortunes]_{1484-this man of indomitable will and invincible fortunes} , resigns the task in discomfiture and despair , and alleges as the only and sufficient reason of [his]_{1484-this man of indomitable will and invincible fortunes} utter and hopeless defeat , that [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} had come to a vote which ran counter to the contemplated exercise of the prerogative . From that moment power passed from [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} to [another assembly]_{1487-another assembly} . But if [the peers]_{933-the peers} have ceased to be magnificoes , may it not also happen that [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} may cease to be [a Doge]_{1490-a doge} ? It is not impossible that the political movements of [our]_1491-our time , which seem on the surface to have a tendency to democracy , have in reality a monarchical bias . In less than a fortnight 's time [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} , like [James II]_{368-james ii} ; having abdicated [their]_{913-the house of lords} functions by absence , the Reform Bill passed ; [the ardent monarch]_{1493-the ardent monarch} , who a few months before had expressed [his]_{1493-the ardent monarch} readiness to go down to parliament , if necessary , in [a hackney - coach]_{1494-a hackney - coach} to assist [its]_{993-the house of commons} progress , now declining personally to give [his]_{1493-the ardent monarch} assent to its provisions . In the protracted discussions to which this celebrated measure gave rise , nothing is more remarkable than the perplexities into which [the speakers of both sides]_{1495-the speakers of both sides} are thrown , when [they]_{1495-the speakers of both sides} touch upon the nature of the representative principle . On one hand it was maintained , that under the old system [the people]_{1127-the people} were virtually represented ; while on the other , it was triumphantly urged , that if the principle be conceded , [the people]_{1127-the people} should not be virtually , but actually represented . But who are [the people]_{1127-the people} ? And where are [you]_1499-you to draw a line ? And why should there be any ? It was urged that a contribution to the taxes was the constitutional qualification for the suffrage . But [we]_1491-our have established a system of taxation in [this country]_{5794-this country} of so remarkable a nature , that [the beggar who chews [his]_{1501-the beggar who chews his quid as he sweeps a crossing} quid as [he]_{1501-the beggar who chews his quid as he sweeps a crossing} sweeps a crossing]_{1501-the beggar who chews his quid as he sweeps a crossing} , is contributing to the imposts . Is [he]_{1501-the beggar who chews his quid as he sweeps a crossing} to have a vote ? [He]_{1501-the beggar who chews his quid as he sweeps a crossing} is [one of [the people]_{1127-the people}]_{1502-one of the people} , and [he]_{1501-the beggar who chews his quid as he sweeps a crossing} yields [his]_{1501-the beggar who chews his quid as he sweeps a crossing} quota to the public burthens . Amid these conflicting statements and these confounding conclusions , it is singular that [no member of either house]_{1504-no member of either house} should have recurred to the original character of these popular assemblies , which have always prevailed among [the northern nations]_{1505-the northern nations} . [We]_1491-our still retain in the antique phraseology of [our]_1491-our statutes , the term which might have beneficially guided [a modern Reformer]_{1506-a modern reformer} in [his]_{1506-a modern reformer} re - constructive labours . When [the crowned Northman]_{1507-the crowned northman} consulted on the welfare of [[his]_{1507-the crowned northman} kingdom]_{1508-his kingdom} , [he]_{1507-the crowned northman} assembled the Estates of [[his]_{1507-the crowned northman} realm]_{1509-his realm} . Now an estate is a class of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} invested with political rights . There appeared the estate of [the clergy]_{1511-the clergy} , of [the barons]_{1512-the barons} , of other classes . In [the Scandinavian kingdoms]_{1513-the scandinavian kingdoms} to this day , [the estate of [the peasants]_{1515-the peasants}]_{1514-the estate of the peasants} sends [[its]_{1514-the estate of the peasants} representatives]_{1516-its representatives} to [the Diet]_{1517-the diet} . In [England]_10-england , under [the Normans]_{369-the normans} , [the Church]_{33-the church} and [the Baronage]_{370-the baronage} were convoked , together with the estate of [the Community]_{1518-the community} , a term which then probably described [the inferior holders of land , whose tenure was not immediate of [the Crown]_{366-the crown}]_{1519-the inferior holders of land , whose tenure was not immediate of the crown} . [This Third Estate]_{1520-this third estate} was so numerous , that convenience suggested its appearance by representation ; while the others , more limited , appeared , and still appear , personally . [The Third Estate]_{1521-the third estate} was reconstructed as circumstances developed [themselves]_{1522-themselves} . It was a Reform of Parliament when [the towns]_{1523-the towns} were summoned . In treating [the House of [the Third Estate]_{1521-the third estate}]_{1524-the house of the third estate} as [the House of [the People]_{1127-the people}]_{1526-the house of the people} , and not as the House of [a privileged class]_{1528-a privileged class} , [the Ministry and Parliament]_{1529-the ministry and parliament} of 1831 virtually conceded the principle of Universal Suffrage . In this point of view the ten pound franchise was an arbitrary , irrational and impolitic qualification . It had , indeed , the merit of simplicity , and so had the constitutions of Abbé Siéyès . But its immediate and inevitable result was Chartism . But if [the Ministry and Parliament]_{1529-the ministry and parliament} of 1831 had announced that the time had arrived when [the Third Estate]_{1521-the third estate} should be enlarged and reconstructed , [they]_{1529-the ministry and parliament} would have occupied an intelligible position ; and if , instead of simplicity of elements in [its]_{1521-the third estate} reconstruction , [they]_{1529-the ministry and parliament} had sought , on the contrary , various and varying materials which would have neutralised the painful predominance of any particular interest in the new scheme , and prevented those banded jealousies which have been its consequences , [the nation]_{1510-the nation} would have found [itself]_{1510-the nation} in a secure condition . Another class not less numerous than the existing one , and invested with privileges not less important , would have been added to [the public estates of [the realm]_{1534-the realm}]_{1533-the public estates of the realm} ; and the bewildering phrase " [the People]_{1127-the people} "_{[1510-the nation]} would have remained what it really is , a term of natural philosophy , and not of political science . During this eventful week of May , 1832 , when an important revolution was effected in [the most considerable of [modern kingdoms]_{1536-modern kingdoms}]_{1535-the most considerable of modern kingdoms} , in a manner so tranquil , that [the victims]_{1537-the victims} [themselves]_{1537-the victims} were scarcely conscious at the time of the catastrophe , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} passed [his]_1538-his hours in unaccustomed pleasures and in novel excitement . Although [he]_1538-his heard daily from the lips of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} friends]_{856-his friends} that [England]_10-england was for ever lost , [the assembled guests]_{1540-the assembled guests} still contrived to do justice to [[his]_1538-his grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's excellent dinners ; nor did the impending ruin that awaited [them]_{1540-the assembled guests} prevent [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia from going to the opera , whither [she]_350-lucretia very good - naturedly took [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} indeed gave such gratifying accounts of [[her]_{352-madame colonna} dear young friend]_{1542-her dear young friend} , that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} became daily a greater favourite with [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who cherished the idea that [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} had inherited not merely the colour of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} eyes , but something of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} shrewd and fearless spirit . With [Lucretia]_350-lucretia , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} did not much advance . [She]_{329-coningsby} remained silent and sullen . [She]_{329-coningsby} was not beautiful ; pallid , with a lowering brow , and an eye that avoided meeting another 's . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} , though good - natured , felt for [her]_{329-coningsby} something of the affection for which [step - mothers]_{1544-step - mothers} are celebrated . [Lucretia]_350-lucretia , indeed , did not encourage [her]_{329-coningsby} kindness , which irritated [[her]_350-lucretia step - mother]_{1545-her step - mother} , who seemed seldom to address [her]_350-lucretia but to rate and chide ; [Lucretia]_350-lucretia never replied , but looked dogged . [[Her]_350-lucretia father]_{1546-her father} , [the Prince]_{1289-the prince} , did not compensate for this treatment . The memory of [[her]_350-lucretia mother]_{1548-her mother} , whom [he]_{1546-her father} had greatly disliked , did not soften [his]_{1546-her father} heart . [He]_{1546-her father} was a man still young ; slender , not tall ; very handsome , but worn ; [a haggard Antinous]_{1549-a haggard antinous} ; [his]_{1546-her father} beautiful hair daily thinning ; [his]_{1546-her father} dress rich and effeminate ; many jewels , much lace ; [he]_{1546-her father} seldom spoke , but was polished , though moody . At the end of the week , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} returned to [Eton]_9-eton . On the eve of [his]_{1546-her father} departure , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} desired [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} to meet [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} apartments]_{1551-his apartments} on the morrow before [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} quitted [[his]_{1546-her father} roof]_{1552-his roof} . This farewell visit was as kind and gracious as the first one had been repulsive . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} gave [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [his]_{328-lord monmouth} blessing and ten pounds , desired that [he]_{1546-her father} would order a dress , anything [he]_{1546-her father} liked , for the approaching Montem , which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} meant to attend ; and informed [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} that [he]_{1546-her father} should order that in future a proper supply of game and venison should be forwarded to [Eton]_9-eton for the use of [himself]_{1546-her father} and [[his]_{1546-her father} friends]_{856-his friends} . After eight [o'clock school]_{1555-o'clock school} , the day following the return of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , according to custom , [he]_{1546-her father} repaired to [[Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} 's room]_{1556-buckhurst 's room} , where [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [Lord Vere]_371-vere , and [[our]_1557-our hero]_{1558-our hero} held with [him]_{1546-her father} [their]_1559-their breakfast mess . [They]_1559-their were all in the fifth form , and [habitual companions]_{1560-habitual companions} , on [the river]_{1561-the river} or on [the Fives ' Wall]_{1562-the fives ' wall} , at cricket or at football . The return of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [[their]_1559-their leader]_{1461-their leader} alike in sport and study , inspired [them]_1559-their today with unusual spirits , which , to say the truth were never particularly depressed . Where [he]_{1546-her father} had been , what had [he]_{1546-her father} seen , what [he]_{1546-her father} had done , what sort of fellow [[his]_{1546-her father} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} was , whether the visit had been a success — here were materials for almost endless inquiry . And , indeed , to do [them]_1559-their justice , the last question was not the least exciting to [them]_1559-their ; for the deep and cordial interest which all felt in [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's welfare far outweighed the curiosity which , under ordinary circumstances , [they]_1559-their would have experienced on the return of [one of [[their]_1559-their companions]_{1566-their companions} from an unusual visit to [London]_3-london]_{1565-one of their companions from an unusual visit to london} . The report of [[their]_1559-their friend]_{1567-their friend} imparted to [them]_1559-their unbounded satisfaction ; when [they]_1559-their learned that [[his]_{1546-her father} relative]_{1568-his relative} was [a splendid fellow]_{1569-a splendid fellow} ; that [he]_{1546-her father} had been loaded with kindness and favours ; that [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , the wonders of which [he]_{1546-her father} rapidly sketched , was hereafter to be [[his]_{1546-her father} home]_{1570-his home} ; that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was coming down to [Montem]_34-montem ; that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was to order any dress [he]_{1546-her father} liked , build [a new boat]_{1571-a new boat} if [he]_{1546-her father} chose , and , finally , had been tipped in a manner worthy of [a Marquess]_{992-a marquess} and [a grandfather]_{1573-a grandfather} . " By the bye , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} when the hubbub had a little subsided , " [I]_{362-buckhurst} am afraid [you]_{329-coningsby} will not half like it , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} : but , [old fellow]_{5805-old fellow} , [I]_{362-buckhurst} had no idea [you]_{329-coningsby} would be back this morning , [I]_{362-buckhurst} have asked [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} , to breakfast [here]_5716-here . "_{[362-buckhurst]} A cloud stole over the clear brow of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " It was [my]_{337-henry sydney} fault , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [the amiable Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} ; " but [I]_{337-henry sydney} really wanted to be civil to [Millbank]_377-millbank and as [you]_{329-coningsby} were not [here]_5716-here , [I]_{337-henry sydney} put [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} up to ask [him]_377-millbank . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " Well , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as if sullenly resigned , " never mind ; but why [you]_{329-coningsby} should ask [an infernal manufacturer]_{5808-an infernal manufacturer} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} " Why [the Duke]_{860-the duke} always wished [me]_{337-henry sydney} to pay [him]_377-millbank some attention , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} , mildly . " [[His]_377-millbank family]_{1300-his family} were so civil to [us]_{1300-his family} when [we]_{1300-his family} were at [Manchester]_{36-manchester} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , indeed ! "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; " if [you]_{329-coningsby} knew what [I]_{329-coningsby} did about [Manchester]_{36-manchester} ! [A pretty state [we]_{1300-his family} have been in [London]_3-london]_{5811-a pretty state we have been in london} this week past with [[your]_{329-coningsby} Manchesters]_{37-your manchesters} and [Birminghams]_{38-birminghams} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} " Come — come , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[371-vere] said [Lord Vere]_371-vere , [the son of [a Whig minister]_{1575-a whig minister}]_{1574-the son of a whig minister} ; " [I]_371-vere am all for [Manchester]_{36-manchester} and [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} . "_[371-vere] " It is all up with [the country]_{5717-the country} [I]_{329-coningsby} can tell [you]_371-vere , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , with the air of [one who was in the secret]_{1576-one who was in the secret} . " [[My]_{329-coningsby} father]_{5813-my father} says it will all go right now , "_{[329-coningsby]} rejoined [Lord Vere]_371-vere . " [I]_{329-coningsby} had a letter from [[my]_{329-coningsby} sister]_{5814-my sister} yesterday . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [They]_5815-they say [we]_5816-we shall all lose [[our]_5816-we estates]_{5817-our estates} though , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ; " [I]_{362-buckhurst} know [I]_{362-buckhurst} shall not give up [mine]_{362-buckhurst} without a fight . [Shirley]_373-shirley was besieged , [you]_371-vere know , in the civil wars ; and [the rebels]_{5818-the rebels} got infernally licked . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " [I]_{337-henry sydney} think that [all the people about [Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir}]_{5819-all the people about beaumanoir} would stand by [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} , pensively . " Well — [you]_371-vere may depend upon it [you]_371-vere will have it very soon , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} know it from [the best authority]_{5821-the best authority} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " It depends whether [[my]_371-vere father]_{5813-my father} remains in , "_[371-vere] said [Lord Vere]_371-vere . " [He]_{5813-my father} is [the only man who can govern [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{5823-the only man who can govern the country} now . All say that . "_[371-vere] At this moment [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} came in . [He]_1577-he was [a good - looking boy]_{1578-a good - looking boy} , somewhat shy , and yet with a sincere expression in [his]_1577-he countenance . [He]_1577-he was , evidently , not extremely intimate with [those who were now [[his]_1577-he companions]_{890-his companions}]_{1579-those who were now his companions} . [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , and [Vere]_371-vere welcomed [him]_1577-he cordially . [He]_1577-he looked at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with some constraint , and then said : " [You]_{329-coningsby} have been in [London]_3-london , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? "_[1577-he] " Yes , [I]_1577-he have been [there]_878-there during all the row . "_[1577-he] " [You]_{329-coningsby} must have had a rare lark . "_[1577-he] " Yes , if having [your]_{329-coningsby} windows broken by [a mob]_{5826-a mob} be a rare lark . [They]_{5826-a mob} could not break [[my]_1577-he grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} 's though . [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} is in [a court yard]_{5828-a court yard} . [[All noblemen]_{5829-all noblemen} 's houses]_{5830-all noblemen 's houses} should be in [court yards]_{5831-court yards} . "_[1577-he] " [I]_{372-miss millbank} was glad to see it all ended very well , "_{[372-miss millbank]} said [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . " It has not begun yet , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " What ? "_{[372-miss millbank]} said [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . " Why — the revolution . "_{[372-miss millbank]} " The Reform Bill will prevent a revolution , [[my]_{372-miss millbank} father]_{5813-my father} says , "_{[372-miss millbank]} said [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . " By [Jove]_375-jove ! here 's the goose , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . At this moment there entered [the room]_{854-the room} [a little boy]_{1582-a little boy} , [the scion of [a noble house]_{1584-a noble house}]_{1583-the scion of a noble house} , bearing a roasted goose which [he]_{1582-a little boy} had carried from [the kitchen of [the opposite inn]_{1586-the opposite inn}]_{1585-the kitchen of the opposite inn} , [the Christopher]_{5774-the christopher} . [The lower boy]_{1588-the lower boy} or fag , depositing [his]_{1582-a little boy} burthen , asked [[his]_{1582-a little boy} master]_{1011-his master} whether [he]_{1011-his master} had further need of [him]_{1582-a little boy} , and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} after looking round the table and ascertaining that [he]_{1011-his master} had not , gave [him]_{1011-his master} permission to retire ; but [he]_{1011-his master} had scarcely disappeared when [[his]_{1582-a little boy} master]_{1011-his master} singing out " [Lower boy]_{5833-lower boy} , [St. John]_{376-st. john} , "_{[1582-a little boy]} [he]_{1582-a little boy} immediately re - entered and demanded [[his]_{1582-a little boy} master]_{1011-his master} 's pleasure , which was , that [he]_{1582-a little boy} should pour some water in the tea - pot . This being accomplished , [St. John]_{376-st. john} really made [his]_{376-st. john} escape and retired to [a pupil room]_{1592-a pupil room} , where the bullying of [a tutor]_{1036-a tutor} , because [he]_{376-st. john} had no derivations , exceeded , in all probability , the bullying of [[his]_{376-st. john} master]_{1011-his master} , had [he]_{376-st. john} contrived in [his]_{376-st. john} passage from [the Christopher]_{5774-the christopher} to have upset the goose or dropped the sausages . In [their]_1596-their merry meal , the Reform Bill was forgotten . [Their]_1596-their thoughts were soon concentred in [[their]_1596-their little world]_{1597-their little world} , thought it must be owned that visions of [palaces]_1598-palaces and [beautiful ladies]_{1599-beautiful ladies} did occasionally flit over the brain of [one of the company]_{1600-one of the company} . But for [him]_{376-st. john} especially there was much of interest and novelty . So much had happened in [his]_{376-st. john} absence ! There was a week 's arrears for [him]_{376-st. john} of Eton annals . [They]_1601-they were recounted in so fresh a spirit and in such vivid colours , that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} lost nothing by [his]_{376-st. john} [London]_3-london visit . All the bold feats that had been done , and all the bright things that had been said ; all the triumphs , and all the failures , and all the scrapes ; how popular [one master]_{1602-one master} had made [himself]_{1602-one master} , and how ridiculous another ; all was detailed with a liveliness , a candour , and a picturesque ingenuousness , which would have made the fortune of [a Herodotus]_{1603-a herodotus} or [a Froissart]_{1604-a froissart} . " [I]_{362-buckhurst} 'll tell [you]_5834-you what , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " [I]_{362-buckhurst} move that after twelve is called , [we]_5835-we five go up to [Maidenhead]_{40-maidenhead} . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " Agreed — agreed ! "_{[362-buckhurst]} [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} was [the son of one of [the wealthiest manufacturers of [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire}]_{1606-the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire}]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} . [[His]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} father]_{953-his father} , whose opinions were of a very democratic bent , sent [[his]_{953-his father} son]_{1160-his son} to [Eton]_9-eton , though [he]_{953-his father} disapproved of the system of education pursued [there]_878-there , to show that [he]_{953-his father} had as much right to do so as [any Duke in [the land]_{1611-the land}]_{1610-any duke in the land} . [He]_{953-his father} had , however , brought up [[his]_{953-his father} only boy]_{1612-his only boy} with a due prejudice against every sentiment or institution of [an aristocratic character]_{1613-an aristocratic character} , and had especially impressed upon [him]_{1612-his only boy} in [his]_{1612-his only boy} school career to avoid the slightest semblance of courting the affections or society of [any member of the falsely held superior class]_{1614-any member of the falsely held superior class} . The character of [the son]_{1615-the son} , as much as the influence of [the father]_{1616-the father} , tended to the fulfilment of these injunctions . [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank was of a proud and independent nature ; reserved , a little stern . The early and constantly reiterated dogma of [[his]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} father]_{953-his father} , that [he]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} belonged to a class debarred from its just position in the social system , had aggravated the grave and somewhat discontented humour of [his]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} blood . [His]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} talents were considerable , though invested with no dazzling quality . [He]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} had not that quick and brilliant apprehension , which , combined with a memory of rare retentiveness , had already advanced [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} far beyond [his]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} age , and made [him]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} already looked to as [the future hero of [the school]_{1360-the school}]_{1618-the future hero of the school} . But [Millbank]_377-millbank possessed one of [those strong industrious volitions whose perseverance amounts almost to genius , and nearly attains its results]_{1620-those strong industrious volitions whose perseverance amounts almost to genius , and nearly attains its results} . Though [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was by a year [his]_{1605-the son of one of the wealthiest manufacturers of lancashire} junior , [they]_1621-they were [rivals]_1622-rivals . This circumstance had no tendency to remove the prejudice which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} entertained against [him]_377-millbank , but its bias on the part of [Millbank]_377-millbank had a very contrary effect . The influence of [the individual]_{1623-the individual} is nowhere so sensible as at [school]_1082-school . There the personal qualities strike without any intervening and counteracting causes . A gracious presence , noble sentiments , or a happy talent , make [their]_1625-they way there at once , without preliminary inquiries as to what set [they]_1625-they are in , or what family [they]_1625-they are of , how much [they]_1625-they have a year , or where [they]_1625-they live . Now on [no spirit]_{1626-no spirit} had the influence of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , already [the favourite , and soon probably to become the idol , of the school]_{1627-the favourite , and soon probably to become the idol , of the school} , fallen more effectually than on that of [Millbank]_377-millbank , though it was an influence that [no one]_{1022-no one} could suspect except [its]_377-millbank votary , or [its victim]_{1629-its victim} . At [school]_1082-school , friendship is a passion . It entrances the being ; it tears the soul . All loves of after life can never bring its rapture , or its wretchedness ; no bliss so absorbing , no pangs of jealousy or despair so crushing and so keen ! What tenderness and what devotion ; what illimitable confidence ; infinite revelations of inmost thoughts ; what ecstatic present and romantic future ; what bitter estrangements and what melting reconciliations ; what scenes of wild recrimination , agitating explanations , passionate correspondence ; what insane sensitiveness , and what frantic sensibility ; what earthquakes of the heart , and whirlwinds of the soul , are confined in that simple phrase — [a schoolboy]_{1631-a schoolboy} 's friendship ! ' Tis some indefinite recollection of these mystic passages of [their]_1625-they young emotion , that makes [grey - haired men]_{1632-grey - haired men} mourn over the memory of [their]_{1632-grey - haired men} schoolboy days . It is a spell that can soften the acerbity of political warfare , and with its witchery can call forth a sigh even amid the callous bustle of [fashionable saloons]_{1633-fashionable saloons} . The secret of [Millbank]_377-millbank 's life was a passionate admiration and affection for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [Pride]_378-pride , [his]_377-millbank natural reserve and [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} 's injunctions , had however hitherto successfully combined to restrain the slightest demonstration of these sentiments . Indeed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [himself]_{329-coningsby} were never [companions]_{1635-companions} , except in [school]_1082-school , or in some public game . The demeanour of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} gave no encouragement to intimacy to one , who , under any circumstances , would have required considerable invitation to open [himself]_{329-coningsby} . So [Millbank]_377-millbank fed in silence on a cherished idea . It was [his]_377-millbank happiness to be in the same form , to join in the same sport with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; occasionally to be thrown in unusual contact with [him]_377-millbank , to exchange slight and not unkind words . In [their]_1625-they division [they]_1625-they were [rivals]_1622-rivals ; [Millbank]_377-millbank sometimes triumphed , but to be vanquished by [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was for [him]_377-millbank not without a degree of wild satisfaction . Not a gesture , not a phrase from [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , that [he]_377-millbank did not watch and ponder over and treasure up . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was [his]_377-millbank model , alike in studies , in manners , or in pastimes ; [the aptest scholar]_{1638-the aptest scholar} , [the gayest wit]_{1639-the gayest wit} , [the most graceful associate]_{1640-the most graceful associate} , [the most accomplished playmate]_{1641-the most accomplished playmate} : [his]_377-millbank standard of the excellent . Yet [Millbank]_377-millbank was [the very last boy in [the school]_{1360-the school} who would have had credit given [him]_377-millbank by [[his]_377-millbank companions]_{890-his companions} for profound and ardent feeling]_{1642-the very last boy in the school who would have had credit given him by his companions for profound and ardent feeling} . [He]_377-millbank was not , indeed , unpopular . [The favourite of [the school]_{1360-the school} like [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{1645-the favourite of the school like coningsby} , [he]_377-millbank could under no circumstances , ever have become ; nor was [he]_377-millbank qualified to obtain that general graciousness among [the multitude]_{1647-the multitude} , which the sweet disposition of [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} or the gay profusion of [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , acquired without an effort . [Millbank]_377-millbank was not blessed with the charm of manner . [He]_377-millbank seemed close and cold ; but [he]_377-millbank was courageous , just and inflexible ; never bullied , and to [his]_377-millbank utmost would prevent tyranny . [The little boys]_{1648-the little boys} looked up to [him]_377-millbank as to [a stern protector]_{1649-a stern protector} . [His]_377-millbank word throughout [the school]_{1360-the school} too was a proverb : and truth ranks a great quality among [boys]_1651-boys . In a word , [Millbank]_377-millbank was respected by [those among whom [he]_377-millbank lived]_{1652-those among whom he lived} , and [schoolboys]_{1653-schoolboys} scan character more nicely than [men]_5722-men suppose . [A brother of [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , quartered in [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire}]_{1655-a brother of henry sydney , quartered in lancashire} had been wounded recently in a riot , and had received great kindness from [[the Millbank]_377-millbank family , in whose immediate neighbourhood the disturbance had occurred]_{1656-the millbank family , in whose immediate neighbourhood the disturbance had occurred} . [The kind Duke]_{1159-the kind duke} had impressed on [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} to acknowledge with cordiality to [the younger Millbank]_377-millbank at [Eton]_9-eton , the sense which [[his]_{337-henry sydney} family]_{1300-his family} entertained of these benefits ; but though [Henry]_{337-henry sydney} lost neither time nor opportunity in obeying an injunction , which was grateful to [his]_{337-henry sydney} own heart , [he]_{337-henry sydney} failed in cherishing , or indeed creating any intimacy with the object of [his]_{337-henry sydney} solicitude . A companionship with [one who was [[Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's relative and most familiar friend]_{1660-coningsby 's relative and most familiar friend}]_{1659-one who was coningsby 's relative and most familiar friend} , would at the first glance have appeared , independent of all other considerations , a most desirable result for [Millbank]_377-millbank to accomplish . But perhaps this very circumstance afforded additional reasons for the absence of all encouragement with which [he]_377-millbank received the overtures of [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . [Millbank]_377-millbank suspected that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was not affected in [his]_377-millbank favour , and [his]_377-millbank pride recoiled from gaining by any indirect means , an intimacy which to have obtained in a plain and express manner , would have deeply gratified [him]_377-millbank . However the urgent invitation of [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , and the fear that a persistance in refusal might be misinterpreted into churlishness , had at length brought [Millbank]_377-millbank to [their]_{1300-his family} breakfast - mess , though when [he]_377-millbank accepted [their]_{1300-his family} invitation , [he]_377-millbank did not apprehend that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would have been present . It was about an hour before sunset , the day of this very breakfast , and [a good number of [boys in lounging groups]_{1662-boys in lounging groups}]_{1661-a good number of boys in lounging groups} , were collected in [the Long Walk]_{1663-the long walk} . The sports and matches of the day were over . [Criticism]_{379-criticism} had succeeded to action in sculling and in cricket . [They]_{1300-his family} talked over the exploits of the morning ; canvassed the merits of [the competitors]_{1664-the competitors} , marked [the fellow whose play or whose stroke was improving]_{1665-the fellow whose play or whose stroke was improving} , glanced at [another , whose promise had not been fulfilled]_{1666-another , whose promise had not been fulfilled} ; discussed the pretensions , and adjudged the palm . Thus public opinion is formed . [Some too]_{1667-some too} might be seen with [their]_{1667-some too} books and exercises , intent on the inevitable and impending task . Among these , [some unhappy wight in the remove]_{1668-some unhappy wight in the remove} wandering about with [his]_{1668-some unhappy wight in the remove} hat after parochial fashion , seeking relief in the shape of a verse . A hard lot this , to know that [you]_1669-you must be delivered of fourteen verses at least in the twenty - four hours , and to be conscious that [you]_1669-you are pregnant of none . [The lesser boys]_{1670-the lesser boys} , [urchins of tender years]_{1671-urchins of tender years} , clustered like flies round the baskets of certain vendors of sugary delicacies that rested on the Long Walk wall . The pallid countenance , the lack - lustre eye , the hoarse voice clogged with accumulated phlegm , indicated too surely the irreclaimable and hopeless votary of lollypop — [the opium eater of [schoolboys]_{1653-schoolboys}]_{1672-the opium eater of schoolboys} . " It is settled , the match to - morrow shall be between [Aquatics]_{380-the aquatics} and [Drybobs]_381-drybobs , "_{[1674-a senior boy ; who was arranging a future match at cricket]} said [a senior boy ; who was arranging a future match at cricket]_{1674-a senior boy ; who was arranging a future match at cricket} . " But what 's to be done about [Fielding Major]_{382-fielding major} ? "_{[1675-another]} inquired [another]_1675-another . " [He]_{382-fielding major} has not paid [his]_{382-fielding major} boating money , and [I]_1675-another say [he]_{382-fielding major} has no right to play among [the Aquatics]_{380-the aquatics} before [he]_{382-fielding major} has paid [his]_{382-fielding major} money . "_{[1675-another]} " Oh ! but [we]_5836-we must have [Fielding Major]_{382-fielding major} , [he]_{382-fielding major} 's such a devil of a swipe . "_{[1674-a senior boy ; who was arranging a future match at cricket]} " [I]_1675-another declare [he]_{382-fielding major} shall not play among the Aquatics if [he]_{382-fielding major} does not pay [his]_{382-fielding major} boating money . It is an infernal shame . "_{[1675-another]} " Let [us]_5836-we ask [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . Where is [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ? "_{[1675-another]} " Have [you]_{1676-a dull looking little boy} got any toffy ? "_{[1676-a dull looking little boy]} inquired [a dull looking little boy]_{1676-a dull looking little boy} in a hoarse voice of [one of [the vendors of scholastic confectionary]_{1678-the vendors of scholastic confectionary}]_{1677-one of the vendors of scholastic confectionary} . " "_{[1676-a dull looking little boy]} [Tom Trot]_{383-tom trot} , [Sir]_5702-sir . " "_[5702-sir] No ; [I]_0-i want toffy . " "_[0-i] Very nice [Tom Trot]_{383-tom trot} , [Sir]_5702-sir . " "_[5702-sir] No , [I]_0-i want toffy ; [I]_0-i have been eating [Tom Trot]_{383-tom trot} all day . " "_{[383-tom trot]} Where is [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ? [We]_1681-we must settle about [the Aquatics]_{380-the aquatics} . " "_[5702-sir] Well , [I]_0-i for one will not play if [Fielding Major]_{382-fielding major} plays amongst [the Aquatics]_{380-the aquatics} . That 's settled . " "_{[382-fielding major]} Oh ! nonsense ; [he]_{382-fielding major} will pay [his]_{382-fielding major} money if [you]_0-i ask [him]_{382-fielding major} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall not ask [him]_{382-fielding major} again . [The captain]_{1682-the captain} duns [us]_1681-we every day . It 's an infernal shame . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i say [Burnham]_384-burnham , where can [one]_1199-one get some toffy ? [This fellow]_{1684-this fellow} never has any . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll tell [you]_384-burnham ; at [Barnes]_385-barnes ' on [the bridge]_{1685-the bridge} . The best toffy in [the world]_{971-the world} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll go at once . [I]_0-i must have some toffy . " "_[0-i] Just help [me]_0-i with this verse , [Collins]_386-collins , " said [one boy]_{5837-one boy} to another in an imploring tone , "_{[386-collins]} that 's [a good fellow]_{1687-a good fellow} . " "_{[1687-a good fellow]} Well , give it [us]_1681-we : first syllable in fabri is short ; three false quantities in the two first lines ! [You]_386-collins 're a pretty one . There , [I]_0-i have done it for [you]_386-collins . " "_[0-i] That 's [a good fellow]_{1687-a good fellow} . " "_{[1687-a good fellow]} [Any fellow]_{1689-any fellow} seen [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ? " "_{[362-buckhurst]} Gone up [the river]_{1561-the river} with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} . " "_{[362-buckhurst]} But [he]_{362-buckhurst} must be back by this time . [I]_0-i want [him]_{362-buckhurst} to make the list for the match to - morrow . Where [the deuce]_{1691-the deuce} can [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} be ? " And now as rumours rise in society [we]_1681-we know not how , so there was suddenly a flying report in [this multitude]_{5838-this multitude} , the origin of which [no one]_{1022-no one} in [their]_{5838-this multitude} alarm stopped to ascertain , that [a boy]_{1239-a boy} was drowned . Every heart was agitated . [What boy]_{5841-what boy} ? When — where — how ? Who was absent ? Who had been on [the river]_{1561-the river} today ? [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . The report ran that [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} was drowned . Great were the trouble and consternation . [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} was ever much liked ; and now [no one]_{1022-no one} remembered anything but [his]_{362-buckhurst} good qualities . "_{[1691-the deuce]} Who heard it was [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ? " said [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick , [captain of [the school]_{1360-the school}]_{5844-captain of the school} , coming forward . "_{[388-clifford]} [I]_0-i heard [Bradford]_388-clifford tell [Palmer]_389-palmer it was [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " said [a little boy]_{1582-a little boy} . "_{[388-clifford]} Where is [Bradford]_388-clifford ? " "_{[388-clifford]} Here . " "_{[388-clifford]} What do [you]_388-clifford know about [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ? " "_{[390-wentworth]} [Wentworth]_{390-wentworth} told [me]_0-i that [he]_{390-wentworth} was afraid [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} was drowned . [He]_{390-wentworth} heard it at [Brocas]_44-brocas ; [a bargeman]_{1692-a bargeman} told [him]_{390-wentworth} about a quarter of an hour ago . " "_{[1692-a bargeman]} Here 's [Wentworth]_{390-wentworth} — here 's [Wentworth]_{390-wentworth} ! " a hundred voices exclaimed , and [they]_5847-they formed a circle round [him]_{390-wentworth} . "_{[390-wentworth]} Well , what did [you]_{390-wentworth} hear [Wentworth]_{390-wentworth} ? " asked [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick . "_{[390-wentworth]} [I]_0-i was at [Brocas]_44-brocas , and [a bargeman]_{1692-a bargeman} told [me]_0-i that [an Eton boy]_{1694-an eton boy} had been drowned up stream , and the only Eton boat up stream to - day , as [I]_0-i can learn is [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} 's . That is all . " There was a murmur of hope . "_{[1692-a bargeman]} Oh ! come , come , " said [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick , "_[371-vere] there is some chance . Who is with [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ; who knows ? " "_{[362-buckhurst]} [I]_0-i saw [him]_{362-buckhurst} walk down to [Brocas]_44-brocas with [Vere]_371-vere , " said [a boy]_{1239-a boy} . "_{[362-buckhurst]} [I]_0-i hope it is not [Vere]_371-vere , " said [a little boy with a tearful eye]_{5849-a little boy with a tearful eye} , "_{[362-buckhurst]} [he]_{362-buckhurst} never lets [any fellow]_{1689-any fellow} bully [me]_0-i . " "_{[362-buckhurst]} Here 's [Maltravers]_{391-maltravers} , " halloed out [a boy]_{1239-a boy} , "_{[391-maltravers]} [he]_{391-maltravers} knows something . " "_{[391-maltravers]} Well , what do [you]_0-i know [Maltravers]_{391-maltravers} ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i heard [Boots]_392-boots at [the Christopher]_{28-the christopher} say that [an Eton boy]_{1694-an eton boy} was drowned , and that [he]_{362-buckhurst} had seen [a person who was there]_{1697-a person who was there} . " "_{[362-buckhurst]} Bring [Boots]_392-boots here , " said [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick . Instantly [a band of [boys]_1651-boys]_{5851-a band of boys} rushed over the way , and in a moment [the witness]_{5853-the witness} was produced . "_[392-boots] What have [you]_0-i heard , [Sam]_393-sam , about this accident ? " said [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick . "_[393-sam] Well , [Sir]_5702-sir , [I]_0-i heerd [a young gentleman]_{1699-a young gentleman} was drowned above [Monkey Island]_{47-monkey island} , " said [Boots]_392-boots . "_{[1699-a young gentleman]} And no name mentioned ? " "_[5702-sir] Well , [Sir]_5702-sir , [I]_0-i believe it was [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " A general groan of horror . "_{[329-coningsby]} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} — [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ! By [Heavens]_394-heavens , [I]_0-i hope not , " said [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i very much fear so , " said [Boots]_392-boots ; "_[0-i] as how the bargeman who told [me]_0-i , saw [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in [the lock - house laid out in flannels]_{1701-the lock - house laid out in flannels} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i had sooner [any fellow]_{1689-any fellow} had been drowned than [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " whispered [one boy]_{5837-one boy} to [another]_1675-another . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i liked [him]_1703-he , [the best fellow at [Eton]_9-eton]_{1704-the best fellow at eton} , " responded [[his]_0-i companion]_{1182-his companion} , in a smothered tone . "_[0-i] What [a clever fellow]_{1705-a clever fellow} [he]_1703-he was ! " "_[1703-he] And so [deuced generous]_{395-deuced generous} ! " "_{[395-deuced generous]} [He]_1703-he would have got the medal if [he]_1703-he had lived . " "_[1703-he] And how came [he]_1703-he to be drowned , for [he]_1703-he was such [a fine swimmer]_{1706-a fine swimmer} ! " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i [heerd Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was [a saving another]_{1707-a saving another} 's life , " continued [Boots]_392-boots in [his]_0-i evidence , "_{[1707-a saving another]} which makes it in a manner more sorrowful . " "_{[329-coningsby]} [Poor Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ! " exclaimed [a boy]_{1239-a boy} , bursting into tears , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i move [the whole school]_{1708-the whole school} goes into mourning . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [we]_1709-they could get hold of [this bargeman]_{1710-this bargeman} , " said [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick . "_[0-i] Now stop , stop , do n't all run away in that mad manner ; [you]_0-i frighten [the people]_{1127-the people} . [Charles Herbert]_397-herbert and [Palmer]_389-palmer , [you]_0-i two go down to [Brocas]_44-brocas and inquire . " But just at this moment , an increased stir and excitement were evident in the long walk ; the circle round [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick opened , and there appeared [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . There was a dead silence . It was impossible that suspense could be strained to a higher pitch . The air and countenance of [Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} were rather excited than mournful or alarmed . [They]_1709-they needed no inquiries , for before [they]_1709-they had penetrated the circle [they]_1709-they had become aware of its cause . [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , [the most energetic of beings]_{5858-the most energetic of beings} , was of course the first to speak . [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , indeed , looked pale and nervous ; but [[his]_{337-henry sydney} companion]_{1182-his companion} , flushed and resolute , knew exactly how to hit a popular assembly and at once came to the point . "_[0-i] It is all a false report ; an infernal lie ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} is quite safe , and [nobody]_880-nobody is drowned . " There was a cheer that might have been heard at [Windsor Castle]_{49-windsor castle} . Then , turning to [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick , in an under tone [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} added : "_[375-jove] It is all right , but by [Jove]_375-jove [we]_1713-we have had [a shaver]_{1714-a shaver} ! [I]_0-i will tell [you]_1715-you all in a moment , but [we]_1713-we want to keep the thing quiet , and so let [the fellows]_{1716-the fellows} disperse and [we]_1713-we will talk afterwards . " In a few moments , the Long Walk had reassumed its usual character ; but [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick , [Herbert]_397-herbert , and [one or two others]_{5860-one or two others} turned into [the Playing fields]_{5861-the playing fields} where , undisturbed and unnoticed by [the multitude]_{1647-the multitude} , [they]_1713-we listened to the promised communication of [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} . "_[1715-you] [You]_1715-you know [we]_1713-we went up [the river]_{1561-the river} together , " said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . "_[0-i] [Myself]_0-i , [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Vere]_371-vere , and [Millbank]_377-millbank . [We]_1713-we had breakfasted together , and after twelve agreed to row up . Well [we]_1713-we went up much higher than [we]_1713-we had intended . About a quarter of a mile before [we]_1713-we had got to [Maidenhead Lock]_{51-maidenhead lock} [we]_1713-we pulled up ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was then steering . Well , [we]_1713-we fastened [the boat]_{1718-the boat} to , and were all of [us]_1713-we stretched out in [the meadow]_{1719-the meadow} , when [Millbank]_377-millbank and [Vere]_371-vere said [they]_1713-we should go and bathe in [the Lock Pool]_{1720-the lock pool} . [The rest of [us]_1713-we]_{1721-the rest of us} were opposed ; but after [Millbank]_377-millbank and [Vere]_371-vere had gone about ten minutes , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who was very fresh , said [he]_1722-he had changed [his]_1722-he mind and should go and bathe , too . So [he]_1722-he left [us]_1713-we . [He]_1722-he had scarcely got to [the pool]_{1723-the pool} when [he]_1722-he heard a cry . There was [a fellow drowning]_{1724-a fellow drowning} . [He]_1722-he threw off [his]_1722-he clothes and was in in a moment . The fact is this , [Millbank]_377-millbank had plunged in the pool and found [himself]_377-millbank in some eddies , caused by the meeting of two currents . [He]_377-millbank called out to [Vere]_371-vere not to come and tried to swim off . But [he]_377-millbank was beat , and seeing [he]_377-millbank was in danger , [Vere]_371-vere jumped in . But [the stream]_{1725-the stream} was so strong from the great fall of water from the lasher above , that [Vere]_371-vere was exhausted before [he]_371-vere could reach [Millbank]_377-millbank and nearly sank [himself]_371-vere . Well , [he]_371-vere just saved [himself]_371-vere ; but [Millbank]_377-millbank sank as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} jumped in . What do [you]_{329-coningsby} think of that ? " "_{[329-coningsby]} By [Jove]_375-jove ! " exclaimed [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick , [Herbert]_397-herbert and all . The favourite oath of [schoolboys]_{1653-schoolboys} perpetuates the divinity of [Olympus]_399-olympus . "_[375-jove] And now comes the worst . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} caught [Millbank]_377-millbank when [he]_377-millbank rose ; but [he]_377-millbank found [himself]_377-millbank in the midst of the same strong current that had before nearly swamped [Vere]_371-vere . What a lucky thing that [he]_377-millbank had taken it into [his]_377-millbank head not to pull to - day ! Fresher than [Vere]_371-vere , [he]_377-millbank just managed to land [Millbank]_377-millbank and [himself]_377-millbank . The shouts of [Vere]_371-vere called [us]_1726-we , and [we]_1726-we arrived to find the bodies of [Millbank]_377-millbank and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} apparently lifeless , for [Millbank]_377-millbank was quite gone , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had swooned on landing . " "_{[329-coningsby]} If [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had been lost , " said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , "_{[329-coningsby]} [I]_0-i never would have shown [my]_0-i face at [Eton]_9-eton again . " "_[0-i] Can [you]_1727-you conceive a position more terrible ? " said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . "_[1727-you] [I]_0-i declare [I]_0-i shall never forget it as long as [I]_0-i live . However there was [the Lock House]_{1728-the lock house} at hand ; and [we]_1726-we got blankets and brandy . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was soon all right ; but [Millbank]_377-millbank , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_1727-you , gave [us]_1726-we some trouble . [I]_0-i thought it was all up . Did n't [you]_1727-you , [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} ? " "_{[337-henry sydney]} The most fishy thing [I]_0-i ever saw , " said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} . "_{[337-henry sydney]} Well , [we]_1726-we were fairly frightened here , " said [Sedgwick]_387-sedgwick . "_[1726-we] The first report was , that [you]_1727-you had gone ; but that seemed without foundation . But [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was quite given up . Where are [they]_1729-they now ? " "_[1729-they] [They]_1729-they are both at [[their]_1729-they tutors]_{1730-their tutors} . [I]_0-i thought [they]_1729-they had better keep quiet . [Vere]_371-vere is with [Millbank]_377-millbank , and [we]_1726-we are going back to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} directly ; but [we]_1726-we thought it best to show , finding on [our]_1726-we arrival that there were all sorts of rumours about . [I]_0-i think it will be best to report at once to [[our]_1726-we tutor]_{1731-our tutor} , for [he]_{1731-our tutor} will be sure to hear something . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would if [I]_0-i were [you]_1727-you . " What wonderful things are events ! The least are of greater importance than the most sublime and comprehensive speculations ! In what fanciful schemes to obtain the friendship of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had [Millbank]_377-millbank in [his]_377-millbank reveries often indulged ! What combinations that were to extend over years and influence [their]_1729-they lives ! But the moment that [he]_377-millbank entered [the world of action]_{5864-the world of action} , [his]_377-millbank pride recoiled from the plans and hopes which [his]_377-millbank sympathy had inspired . [His]_377-millbank sensibility and [his]_377-millbank inordinate self - respect were always at variance . And [he]_377-millbank seldom exchanged a word with the being whose idea engrossed [his]_377-millbank affection . And now , suddenly an event had occurred , like all events , unforeseen , which in a few brief , agitating , tumultuous moments , had singularly and utterly changed the relations that previously subsisted between [him]_377-millbank and the former object of [his]_377-millbank concealed tenderness . [Millbank]_377-millbank now stood , with respect to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , in the position of one who owes to [another the greatest conceivable obligation]_{5865-another the greatest conceivable obligation} ; a favour which time could permit [him]_377-millbank neither to forget nor to repay . Pride was a sentiment that could no longer subsist before the preserver of [his]_377-millbank life . Devotion to that being , open , almost ostentatious , was now a duty , a paramount and absorbing tie . The sense of past peril , the rapture of escape , a renewed relish for the life so nearly forfeited , a deep sentiment of devout gratitude to the Providence that had guarded over [him]_377-millbank , for [Millbank]_377-millbank was [an eminently religious boy]_{5866-an eminently religious boy} , a thought of [home]_1156-home , and the anguish that might have overwhelmed [his]_377-millbank hearth ; all these were powerful and exciting emotions for [a young and fervent mind]_{5868-a young and fervent mind} , in addition to the peculiar source of sensibility on which [we]_5869-we have already touched . [Lord Vere]_371-vere , who lodged in [the same house]_{5870-the same house} as [Millbank]_377-millbank , and was sitting by [his]_377-millbank bedside , observed as night fell that [his]_377-millbank mind wandered . The illness of [Millbank]_377-millbank , the character of which soon transpired and was soon exaggerated , attracted the public attention with increased interest to the circumstances out of which it had arisen , and from which [the parties principally concerned]_{5871-the parties principally concerned} had wished to have diverted notice . [The sufferer]_{5872-the sufferer} indeed had transgressed the rules of [the school]_{1360-the school} by bathing at [an unlicensed spot , where there were [no expert swimmers in attendance]_{5875-no expert swimmers in attendance} , as is customary , to instruct the practice and to guard over the lives of [the young adventurers]_{5876-the young adventurers}]_{5874-an unlicensed spot , where there were no expert swimmers in attendance , as is customary , to instruct the practice and to guard over the lives of the young adventurers} . But the circumstances with which this violation of rules had been accompanied , and the assurance of [several of [the party]_{5724-the party}]_{5877-several of the party} that [they]_{5877-several of the party} had not [themselves]_{5877-several of the party} infringed the regulations , combined with the high character of [Millbank]_377-millbank , made [the authorities]_{5879-the authorities} not over - anxious to visit with penalties a breach of observance , which , in the case of [the only proved offender]_{5880-the only proved offender} , had been attended with such impressive consequences . The feat of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was extolled by all as an act of high gallantry and skill . It confirmed and increased the great reputation which [he]_377-millbank already enjoyed . "_{[377-millbank]} [Millbank]_377-millbank is getting quite well , " said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} a few days after the accident . [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [I]_377-millbank are going to see [him]_377-millbank . Will [you]_1732-they come ? "_{[377-millbank]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} think [we]_1732-they shall be too many . [I]_{329-coningsby} will go another day , "_{[329-coningsby]} replied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . So [they]_1732-they went without [him]_377-millbank . [They]_1732-they found [Millbank]_377-millbank up and reading . " Well , [old fellow]_{5805-old fellow} , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " how are [you]_{5805-old fellow} ? [We]_1732-they should have come up before but [they]_1732-they would not let [us]_1732-they . And [you]_{5805-old fellow} are quite right now , eh ? "_{[362-buckhurst]} " Quite ; has there been any row about it ? "_{[337-henry sydney]} " All blown over , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} ; " C — y behaved like [a trump]_{5882-a trump} . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " [I]_377-millbank have seen [nobody]_880-nobody yet , "_{[377-millbank]} said [Millbank]_377-millbank ; " [they]_1732-they would not let [me]_377-millbank till to - day . [Vere]_371-vere looked in this morning and left [me]_377-millbank this book , but [I]_377-millbank was asleep . [I]_377-millbank hope [they]_1732-they will let [me]_377-millbank out in a day or two . [I]_377-millbank want to thank [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; [I]_377-millbank never shall rest till [I]_377-millbank have thanked [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[377-millbank]} " Oh ! [he]_5884-him will come to see [you]_377-millbank , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} . " [I]_{337-henry sydney} asked [him]_5884-him just now to come with [us]_5885-us . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " Yes ! "_{[377-millbank]} said [Millbank]_377-millbank , eagerly ; " and what did [he]_5884-him say ? "_{[377-millbank]} " [He]_5884-him thought [we]_5885-us should be too many . "_{[377-millbank]} " [I]_377-millbank hope [I]_377-millbank shall see [him]_5884-him soon , "_{[377-millbank]} said [Millbank]_377-millbank , " some how or other . "_{[377-millbank]} " [I]_{362-buckhurst} will tell [him]_5884-him to come , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . " Oh ! no , no ; do n't tell [him]_5884-him to come , "_{[377-millbank]} said [Millbank]_377-millbank . " Do n't bore [him]_5884-him . "_{[377-millbank]} " [I]_{362-buckhurst} know [he]_5884-him is going to play a match at fives this afternoon , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " for [I]_{362-buckhurst} am [one]_1199-one . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " And who are [the others]_{5887-the others} ? "_{[377-millbank]} inquired [Millbank]_377-millbank . " [Herbert]_397-herbert and [Campbell]_400-campbell . "_{[377-millbank]} " [Herbert]_397-herbert is no match for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[377-millbank]} said [Millbank]_377-millbank . And then [they]_1733-they talked over all that had happened since [his]_1734-his absence ; and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} gave [him]_1734-his a very graphic report of the excitement on the afternoon of the accident ; at last [they]_1733-they were obliged to leave [him]_1734-his . " Well , good bye , [old fellow]_{5805-old fellow} ; [we]_1733-they will come and see [you]_{5805-old fellow} every day . What can [we]_1733-they do for [you]_{5805-old fellow} ? Any books or anything ? "_{[377-millbank]} " If [any fellow]_{1689-any fellow} asks after [me]_377-millbank , "_{[377-millbank]} said [Millbank]_377-millbank , " tell [him]_{1689-any fellow} [I]_377-millbank shall be glad to see [him]_{1689-any fellow} . It is very dull being alone . But do not tell [any fellow]_{1689-any fellow} to come if [he]_{1689-any fellow} does not ask after [me]_377-millbank . "_{[377-millbank]} Notwithstanding the kind suggestions of [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not easily bring [himself]_{329-coningsby} to call on [Millbank]_377-millbank . [He]_1734-his felt a constraint . It seemed as if [he]_1734-his went to receive thanks . [He]_1734-his would rather have met [Millbank]_377-millbank again in [school]_1082-school , or in [the playing fields]_{5861-the playing fields} . Without being able then to analyze [his]_1734-his feelings , [he]_1734-his shrank unconsciously from that ebullition of sentiment , which in more artificial circles is described as a scene . Not that any dislike of [Millbank]_377-millbank prompted [him]_1734-his to this reserve . On the contrary , since [he]_1734-his had conferred a great obligation on [Millbank]_377-millbank , [his]_1734-his prejudice against [him]_377-millbank had sensibly decreased . How it would have been had [Millbank]_377-millbank saved [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's life , is quite another affair . Probably , as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was by nature generous , [his]_1734-his sense of justice might have struggled successfully with [his]_1734-his painful sense of the overwhelming obligation . But in the present case there was no element to disturb [his]_1734-his fair self - satisfaction . [He]_1734-his had greatly distinguished [himself]_1734-his ; [he]_1734-his had conferred on [[his]_1734-his rival]_{1737-his rival} an essential service ; and the whole world rang with [his]_1734-his applause . [He]_1734-his began rather to like [Millbank]_377-millbank ; [we]_1738-we will not say because [Millbank]_377-millbank was the unintentional cause of [his]_1734-his pleasurable sensations . Really it was that the unusual circumstances had prompted [him]_1734-his to a more impartial judgment of [[his]_1734-his rival]_{1737-his rival} 's character . In this mood , the day after the visit of [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} called on [Millbank]_377-millbank , but finding [[his]_1734-his medical attendant]_{1740-his medical attendant} with [him]_1734-his , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} availed [himself]_{329-coningsby} of that excuse for going away without seeing [him]_377-millbank . The next day [he]_1734-his left [Millbank]_377-millbank a newspaper on [his]_1734-his way to [school]_1082-school , time not permitting a visit . Two days after , going into [[his]_1734-his room]_{1285-his room} , [he]_1734-his found on [his]_1734-his table , a letter addressed to [Harry Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , [Esq . Eton]_{1743-esq . eton} , May — , 1832 . " [Dear Coningsby]_{402-dear coningsby} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i very much fear that [you]_1744-you must think [me]_0-i [a very ungrateful fellow]_{1745-a very ungrateful fellow} because [you]_1744-you have not heard from [me]_0-i before ; but [I]_0-i was in hopes that [I]_0-i might get out and say to [you]_1744-you what [I]_0-i feel ; but whether [I]_0-i speak or write , it is quite impossible for [me]_0-i to make [you]_1744-you understand the feelings of [my]_0-i heart to [you]_1744-you . Now [I]_0-i will say at once that [I]_0-i have always liked [you]_1744-you better than [any fellow in the school]_{1746-any fellow in the school} , and always thought [you]_1744-you the cleverest ; indeed [I]_0-i always thought that there was [no one like [you]_1744-you]_{1747-no one like you} , but [I]_0-i never would say this or show this , because [you]_1744-you never seemed to care for [me]_0-i , and because [I]_0-i was afraid [you]_1744-you would think [I]_0-i merely wanted to make [a pal of [you]_1744-you]_{1748-a pal of you} , as [they]_1749-they used to say of [some other fellows , whose names [I]_0-i will not mention , because [they]_1749-they always tried to make a pal with [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [you]_1744-you]_{1750-some other fellows , whose names i will not mention , because they always tried to make a pal with henry sydney and you} . [I]_0-i do not want this at all , but [I]_0-i want , though [we]_1751-we may not speak to [each other]_{1752-each other} more than before , that [we]_1751-we may be [friends]_1081-friends ; and that [you]_1744-you will always know that there is nothing [I]_0-i will not do for [you]_1744-you , and that [I]_0-i like [you]_1744-you better than [any fellow at [Eton]_9-eton]_{1754-any fellow at eton} . And [I]_0-i do not mean that this shall be only at [Eton]_9-eton , but afterwards , wherever [we]_1751-we may be , that [you]_1744-you will always remember that there is nothing [I]_0-i will not do for [you]_1744-you . Not because [you]_1744-you saved [my]_0-i life , though that is a great thing , but because before that [I]_0-i would have done any thing for [you]_1744-you ; only for the cause above mentioned , [I]_0-i would not show it . [I]_0-i do not expect that [we]_1751-we shall be more together than before ; nor can [I]_0-i ever suppose that [you]_1744-you could like [me]_0-i as [you]_1744-you like [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , or even as [you]_1744-you like [Vere]_371-vere ; but still [I]_0-i hope [you]_1744-you will always think of [me]_0-i with kindness now , and let [me]_0-i sign [myself]_0-i , if ever [I]_0-i do write to [you]_1744-you , [[Your]_1744-you most attached , affectionate , and devoted friend]_{1755-your most attached , affectionate , and devoted friend} , [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank . " About a fortnight after this nearly fatal adventure on [the river]_{1561-the river} , it was [Montem]_34-montem . One need hardly remind [the reader]_{5892-the reader} that this celebrated ceremony , of which the origin is lost in obscurity and which now occurs triennially , is the tenure by which [Eton College]_{52-eton college} holds some of [its]_{52-eton college} domains ; the waving of a flag by [one of [the scholars]_{5894-the scholars} on a mount near [the village of [Salt Hill]_{53-salt hill}]_{5895-the village of salt hill}]_{5893-one of the scholars on a mount near the village of salt hill} , and to which without doubt [it]_{52-eton college} gives the name , since on this day [every visitor to [Eton]_9-eton]_{5896-every visitor to eton} , and [every traveller in [its]_9-eton vicinity]_{5897-every traveller in its vicinity} , from [the monarch]_{5898-the monarch} to [the peasant]_{5899-the peasant} , are stopped on [the road]_{5900-the road} by [youthful brigands in picturesque costume]_{5901-youthful brigands in picturesque costume} , and summoned to contribute "_{[377-millbank]} salt , " in the shape of coin of [the realm]_{1534-the realm} , to the purse collecting for [the Captain of Eton]_{5903-the captain of eton} , [the senior scholar on the Foundation]_{5904-the senior scholar on the foundation} , who is about to repair to [[King]_404-king 's [College Cambridge]_{54-college cambridge}]_{5905-king 's college cambridge} . On this day [the Captain of Eton]_{5903-the captain of eton} appears in a dress as martial as [his]_{5903-the captain of eton} title : indeed , [each sixth form boy]_{5907-each sixth form boy} represents in [his]_{5907-each sixth form boy} uniform , though not perhaps according to the exact rules of [the Horse Guards]_{5908-the horse guards} , [an officer of [the army]_{5910-the army}]_{5909-an officer of the army} . [One]_1199-one is [a marshal]_{5912-a marshal} , [another an ensign]_{5913-another an ensign} . There is [a lieutenant]_{5914-a lieutenant} , too ; and [the remainder]_{5915-the remainder} are [sergeants]_{5916-sergeants} . [Each of those who are intrusted with these ephemeral commissions]_{5917-each of those who are intrusted with these ephemeral commissions} , has [one or more attendants]_{5918-one or more attendants} : the number of these varying according to [his]_{5907-each sixth form boy} rank . [These Servitors]_{5919-these servitors} are selected , according to the wishes of [the several members of the sixth form]_{5920-the several members of the sixth form} , out of the ranks of [the lower boys]_{5921-the lower boys} , that is , [those boys who are below the fifth form]_{5922-those boys who are below the fifth form} ; and [all these attendants]_{5923-all these attendants} are arrayed in a variety of fancy dresses . [The senior Oppidan]_{5924-the senior oppidan} and [the senior Colleger next to [the Captains of those two divisions of the school]_{5926-the captains of those two divisions of the school}]_{5925-the senior colleger next to the captains of those two divisions of the school} , figure also in fancy costume , and are called "_{[1756-saltbearers]} [Saltbearers]_{1756-saltbearers} . " It is [their]_{5926-the captains of those two divisions of the school} business , together with [the twelve [senior Collegers of the fifth form]_{5928-senior collegers of the fifth form} , who are called "_{[5929-runners , " and whose costume is also determined by the taste of the wearers]} [Runners , " and whose costume is also determined by the taste of the wearers]_{5929-runners , " and whose costume is also determined by the taste of the wearers} , to levy the contributions . And all [the Oppidans of the fifth form]_{5930-the oppidans of the fifth form} , among whom ranked [Coningsby]_{402-dear coningsby} , class as "_{[1757-corporals]} [Corporals]_{1757-corporals} ; " and are severally followed by [one or more lower boys , who are denominated "_{[1757-corporals]} [Polemen]_1758-polemen , " but who appear in [their]_{5931-one or more lower boys , who are denominated " polemen , " but who appear in their ordinary dress} ordinary dress]_{5931-one or more lower boys , who are denominated " polemen , " but who appear in their ordinary dress}]_{5927-the twelve senior collegers of the fifth form , who are called " runners , " and whose costume is also determined by the taste of the wearers , to levy the contributions . and all the oppidans of the fifth form , among whom ranked coningsby , class as " corporals ; " and are severally followed by one or more lower boys , who are denominated " polemen , " but who appear in their ordinary dress} . It was a fine bright morning ; the bells of [Eton and Windsor]_{55-eton and windsor} rang merrily ; [everybody]_{934-everybody} was astir , and every moment [some gay equipage]_{5933-some gay equipage} drove into [the town]_{5934-the town} . Gaily clustering in [the thronged precincts of the College]_{5935-the thronged precincts of the college} might be observed many a glistening form ; airy Greek , or sumptuous [Ottoman]_405-ottoman , [heroes of the Holy Sepulchre]_{5936-heroes of the holy sepulchre} , [Spanish Hidalgos who had fought at [Pavia]_56-pavia]_{5937-spanish hidalgos who had fought at pavia} , [Highland Chiefs who had charged at [Culloden]_57-culloden , gay in the tartan of [Prince Charlie]_{406-prince charlie}]_{5938-highland chiefs who had charged at culloden , gay in the tartan of prince charlie} . [The Long Walk]_{1663-the long walk} was full of [busy groups in scarlet coats , or fanciful uniforms]_{5940-busy groups in scarlet coats , or fanciful uniforms} ; [some in earnest conversation]_{5941-some in earnest conversation} , some criticising [the arriving guests]_{5942-the arriving guests} ; others encircling [some magnificent hero]_{5943-some magnificent hero} , who astounded [them]_{5942-the arriving guests} with [his]_{5943-some magnificent hero} slashed doublet or flowing plume . [A knot of [boys]_1651-boys]_{5944-a knot of boys} , sitting on the Long Walk wall with [their]_{5944-a knot of boys} feet swinging in the air , watched [the arriving guests of [the Provost]_{5947-the provost}]_{5946-the arriving guests of the provost} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , [Townshend]_{407-townshend} , " said [one]_1199-one , "_[0-i] there 's [Grobbleton]_{408-grobbleton} ; [he]_{408-grobbleton} was [a bully]_{1759-a bully} . [I]_0-i wonder if that 's [[his]_{408-grobbleton} wife]_{1760-his wife} . Who 's this ? [The Duke of Agincourt]_{409-the duke of agincourt} . [He]_{409-the duke of agincourt} was n't [an Eton fellow]_{1761-an eton fellow} ? Yes , [he]_{409-the duke of agincourt} was . [He]_{409-the duke of agincourt} was called [Poictiers]_58-poictiers then . Oh ! ah ! [his]_{409-the duke of agincourt} name is in [the upper school]_{1762-the upper school} , very large , under [Charles Fox]_{410-charles fox} . [I]_0-i say , [Townshend]_{407-townshend} , did [you]_{407-townshend} see [Saville]_411-saville 's turban ? What was it made of ? [He]_411-saville says [[his]_411-saville mother]_{998-his mother} brought it from [Grand Cairo]_{59-grand cairo} . Did'nt [he]_411-saville just look like [the Saracen]_{412-the saracen} 's Head ! Here are [some Dons]_{1764-some dons} . That 's [Hallam]_60-hallam ! [We]_1765-we 'll give [him]_60-hallam a cheer . [I]_0-i say , [Townshend]_{407-townshend} , look at [this fellow]_{1684-this fellow} . [He]_{1684-this fellow} does not think small beer of [himself]_{1684-this fellow} . [I]_0-i wonder who [he]_{1684-this fellow} is ! [The Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} 's valet]_{1767-the duke of wellington 's valet} come to say [[his]_{1767-the duke of wellington 's valet} master]_{1011-his master} is engaged . Oh ! by Jove [he]_{1767-the duke of wellington 's valet} heard [you]_{407-townshend} . [I]_0-i wonder if [the Duke]_{860-the duke} will come . Wo n't [we]_1765-we give [him]_{1684-this fellow} a cheer ! " "_[1765-we] By [Jove]_375-jove , who is this ? " exclaimed [Townshend]_{407-townshend} , and [he]_{407-townshend} jumped from the wall , and followed by [[his]_{407-townshend} companions]_{890-his companions} rushed towards [the road]_{5900-the road} . [Two britskas , each drawn by four grey horses of mettle]_{5951-two britskas , each drawn by four grey horses of mettle} , and [each accompanied by outriders as well mounted]_{5952-each accompanied by outriders as well mounted} , were advancing at a rapid pace along [the road that leads from [Slough]_61-slough to [the College]_{1103-the college}]_{5953-the road that leads from slough to the college} . But [they]_{5951-two britskas , each drawn by four grey horses of mettle} were destined to an irresistible check . About fifty yards before [they]_{5951-two britskas , each drawn by four grey horses of mettle} had reached the gate that leads into [[Weston]_413-weston 's yard]_{5955-weston 's yard} , [a ruthless but splendid Albanian , in crimson and gold embroidered jacket]_{5956-a ruthless but splendid albanian , in crimson and gold embroidered jacket} , and [snowy camese]_{414-snowy camese} , started forward , and holding out [his]_{5956-a ruthless but splendid albanian , in crimson and gold embroidered jacket} silver - sheathed yataghan commanded [the postilions]_{5957-the postilions} to stop . [A Peruvian Inca on the other side of [the road]_{5900-the road}]_{5958-a peruvian inca on the other side of the road} gave a simultaneous command , and would infallibly have transfixed [the outriders]_{5960-the outriders} with an arrow from [his]_{5956-a ruthless but splendid albanian , in crimson and gold embroidered jacket} unerring bow , had [they]_{5951-two britskas , each drawn by four grey horses of mettle} for an instant hesitated . [The Albanian Chief]_{5961-the albanian chief} then advanced to the door of [the carriage]_{1167-the carriage} , which [he]_{5961-the albanian chief} opened , and in a tone of great courtesy , announced that [he]_{5961-the albanian chief} was under the necessity of troubling [its inmates]_{5963-its inmates} for ' salt . ' There was no delay . [The Lord of the equipage]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} with the amiable condescension of a "_[375-jove] grand monarque , " expressed [his]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} hope that the collection would be an ample one , and as [an old Etonian]_{5965-an old etonian} , placed in the hands of [the Albanian]_{5966-the albanian} [his]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} contribution , a magnificent purse furnished for the occasion and heavy with gold . "_[375-jove] Do n't be alarmed , [ladies]_1303-ladies , " said [a very handsome young officer]_{5967-a very handsome young officer} laughing , and taking off [his]_{5967-a very handsome young officer} cocked hat . "_{[1303-ladies]} Ah ! " exclaimed [one of [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies}]_{5968-one of the ladies} , turning at the voice , and starting a little . "_{[1303-ladies]} Ah ! it is [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} paid the salt for [the next carriage]_{5970-the next carriage} . "_{[329-coningsby]} Do [they]_1771-them come down pretty stiff ? " [he]_{317-mr. rigby} inquired , and then pulling forth a roll of bank - notes from the pocket of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} pea - jacket , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wished [them]_1771-them good morning . [The courtly Provost]_{5971-the courtly provost} , then [the benignant Goodall]_{415-the benignant goodall} , [a man who though [his]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} experience of life was confined to [the colleges in which [he]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} had passed [his]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} days]_{5973-the colleges in which he had passed his days}]_{5972-a man who though his experience of life was confined to the colleges in which he had passed his days} , was naturally gifted with that rarest of all endowments , the talent of reception ; and whose happy bearing and gracious manner — a smile ever in [his]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} eye , and a lively word ever on [his]_{5964-the lord of the equipage} lip — must be recalled by all with pleasant recollections , welcomed [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} and [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} friends]_{856-his friends} to an assemblage of [the noble]_{5975-the noble} , the beautiful , and [the celebrated]_{5976-the celebrated} , gathered together in rooms not unworthy of [them]_1771-them , as [you]_5977-you looked upon [their]_1771-them interesting walls breathing with the portraits of [the heroes of whom [Eton]_9-eton boasts]_{5978-the heroes of whom eton boasts} — from [Wotton]_62-wotton to [Wellesley]_63-wellesley . Music sounded in [the quadrangle of [the College]_{1103-the college} in which [the boys]_{5981-the boys} were already quickly assembling]_{5979-the quadrangle of the college in which the boys were already quickly assembling} . [The Duke of Wellington]_{851-the duke of wellington} had arrived , and [the boys]_{5981-the boys} were cheering [a hero who was also [an Eton field - marshal]_{5985-an eton field - marshal}]_{5984-a hero who was also an eton field - marshal} . From an oriel window in [one of [[the Provost]_{5947-the provost} 's rooms]_{5988-the provost 's rooms}]_{5986-one of the provost 's rooms} , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , surrounded by every circumstance that could make life delightful , watched with some intentness the scene in [the quadrangle beneath]_{5989-the quadrangle beneath} . "_[1771-them] [I]_0-i would give [his]_0-i fame , " said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; "_[1771-them] if [I]_0-i had it , and [my]_0-i wealth — to be sixteen . " [Five hundred of [the youth of [England]_10-england]_{5991-the youth of england} , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} , were now assembled in [the quadrangle]_{5992-the quadrangle} . [They]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} formed into rank , and headed by [a band of [the Guards]_{5994-the guards}]_{5993-a band of the guards} , thrice [they]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} marched round [the court]_{1172-the court} . Then quitting [the College]_{1103-the college} , [they]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} commenced [their]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} progress ' ad [Montem]_34-montem . ' It was a brilliant spectacle to see [them]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} defiling through [the playing fields]_{5861-the playing fields} ; [those bowery meads]_{5998-those bowery meads} ; [the river]_{1561-the river} sparkling in the sun ; [the castled heights of [Windsor]_12-windsor]_{6000-the castled heights of windsor} , [their]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} glorious landscape ; behind [them]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} , the pinnacles of [[their]_{5990-five hundred of the youth of england , sparkling with health , high spirits , and fancy dresses} College]_{6001-their college} . [The road from [Eton]_9-eton to [Salt Hill]_{53-salt hill}]_{6002-the road from eton to salt hill} was clogged with [carriages]_{6003-carriages} ; [the broad fields]_{6004-the broad fields} as far as eye could range were covered with [human beings]_{6005-human beings} . Amid the burst of martial music and the shouts of [the multitude]_{1647-the multitude} , [the band of heroes]_{6007-the band of heroes} , as if [they]_{6007-the band of heroes} were marching from [Athens]_65-athens or [Thebes]_66-thebes or [Sparta]_67-sparta to some heroic deed , encircled the mount ; the ensign reaches its summit , and then amid a deafening cry of "_[1771-them] [Floreat Etona]_{316-floreat etona} , " [he]_{328-lord monmouth} unfurls , and thrice waves the consecrated standard ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} wishes that [you]_{328-lord monmouth} should beg [[your]_{328-lord monmouth} friends]_{1772-your friends} to dine with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . Of course [you]_{328-lord monmouth} will ask [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} and [[your]_{328-lord monmouth} friend]_{1773-your friend} [Sir Charles Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} ; and is there any one else that [you]_{328-lord monmouth} would like to invite ? " "_{[362-buckhurst]} Why there is [Vere]_371-vere , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} hesitating , "_[371-vere] and — " "_[371-vere] [Vere]_371-vere ! What [Lord Vere]_371-vere ? " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[416-hum] [Hum]_416-hum ! [He]_{328-lord monmouth} is [one of [[your]_{328-lord monmouth} friends]_{1772-your friends}]_{1774-one of your friends} is [he]_{328-lord monmouth} ? [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} father]_{953-his father} has done a great deal of mischief , but still [he]_{328-lord monmouth} is [Lord Vere]_371-vere . Well , of course , [you]_{328-lord monmouth} can invite [Vere]_371-vere . " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} There is [another fellow]_{1777-another fellow} [I]_0-i should like to ask very much , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[1777-another fellow]} if [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} would not think [I]_0-i was asking too many . " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} Never fear that ; [he]_{328-lord monmouth} sent [me]_0-i particularly to tell [you]_{328-lord monmouth} to invite as many as [you]_{328-lord monmouth} liked . " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} Well then , [I]_0-i should like to ask [Millbank]_377-millbank . " "_[0-i] [Millbank]_377-millbank ! " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} a little excited , and then [he]_{317-mr. rigby} added : "_[0-i] Is that [a son of [Lady Albinia Millbank]_417-millbank]_{1778-a son of lady albinia millbank} . " "_{[417-millbank]} No ; [[his]_{1778-a son of lady albinia millbank} mother]_{998-his mother} is not a [Lady Albinia]_417-millbank , but [he]_{1778-a son of lady albinia millbank} is [a great friend of [mine]_0-i]_{1780-a great friend of mine} . [[His]_{1778-a son of lady albinia millbank} father]_{953-his father} is [a Lancashire manufacturer]_{1782-a lancashire manufacturer} . " "_{[1782-a lancashire manufacturer]} By no means , " exclaimed [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} quite agitated . "_{[1782-a lancashire manufacturer]} There is nothing in [the world]_{971-the world} that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} dislikes so much as [Manchester manufacturers]_{1784-manchester manufacturers} , and particularly if [they]_{1784-manchester manufacturers} bear the name of [Millbank]_377-millbank . It must not be thought of , [[my]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} . [I]_0-i hope [you]_{337-henry sydney} have not spoken to [the young man on the subject]_{1786-the young man on the subject} . [I]_0-i assure [you]_{337-henry sydney} it is quite out of the question . It would make [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} quite ill . It would spoil everything ; quite upset [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . " It was , of course , impossible for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to urge [his]_{328-lord monmouth} wishes against such representations . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} was disappointed — rather amazed ; but [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} having sent for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} to introduce [her]_{352-madame colonna} to some of the scenes and details of Eton life , [his]_{328-lord monmouth} vexation was soon absorbed in the pride of acting in the face of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} companions]_{890-his companions} as [the cavalier of [a beautiful lady]_{6010-a beautiful lady}]_{6009-the cavalier of a beautiful lady} , and becoming [the cicerone of [the most brilliant party that had attended [Montem]_34-montem]_{6012-the most brilliant party that had attended montem}]_{6011-the cicerone of the most brilliant party that had attended montem} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} presented [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} friends]_{856-his friends} , too , to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who gave [them]_{856-his friends} a most cordial invitation to dine with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} at [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} hotel at [Windsor]_12-windsor]_{6014-his hotel at windsor} , which [they]_{856-his friends} most warmly accepted . [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} delighted [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} by [his]_{362-buckhurst} reckless genius . Even [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} deigned to appear amused ; especially when on visiting [the upper school]_{1762-the upper school} , the name of [Cardiff]_418-cardiff , the title [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} bore in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} youthful days , was pointed out to [her]_{329-coningsby} by [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , cut with [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's own knife on the classic panels of that memorable wall in which scarcely a name that has flourished in [our]_6018-our history , since the commencement of the eighteenth century , may not be observed with curious admiration . It was the humour of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} that [the boys]_{5981-the boys} should be entertained with the most various and delicious banquet that luxury could devise , or money could command . For some days beforehand , orders had been given for the preparation of this festival . [[Our]_6018-our friends]_{6020-our friends} did full justice to [[their]_{6020-our friends} [Lucullus]_419-lucullus]_{6021-their lucullus} ; [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} especially , who gave [his]_{362-buckhurst} opinion on the most refined dishes with all the intrepidity of saucy ignorance , and occasionally shook [his]_{362-buckhurst} head over a glass of Hermitage or [Côte Rôtie]_{420-côte rôtie} with a dissatisfaction which [a satiated Sybarite]_{6022-a satiated sybarite} could not have exceeded . Considering all things , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} friends]_{856-his friends} exhibited a great deal of self - command ; but [they]_{6020-our friends} were gay , even to the verge of frolick . But then the occasion justified it , as much as [their]_{6020-our friends} youth . [All]_6024-all were in high spirits . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} declared that [she]_{352-madame colonna} had met nothing in [England]_10-england equal to [Montem]_34-montem ; that it was [a Protestant Carnival]_{6025-a protestant carnival} ; and that its only fault was that it did not last forty days . [The Prince]_{1289-the prince} [himself]_{1289-the prince} was all animation , and took wine with [every one of [the Etonians]_{6028-the etonians}]_{6027-every one of the etonians} several times . All went on flowingly until [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} contradicted [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} on some point of Eton discipline , which [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} would not stand . [He]_{362-buckhurst} rallied [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} roundly , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , full of Champagne , and owing [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} several years of contradiction , followed up the assault . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who liked a butt , and had a weakness for boisterous gaiety , slily encouraged [the boys]_{5981-the boys} , till [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} began to lose [his]_{317-mr. rigby} temper and get noisy . [The lads]_{6030-the lads} had the best of it ; [they]_{6030-the lads} said a great many funny things , and delivered [themselves]_{6030-the lads} of several sharp retorts ; whereas there was something ridiculous in [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} putting forth [his]_{317-mr. rigby} "_[0-i] slashing " talents against [such younkers]_{6031-such younkers} . However , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} brought the infliction on [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} by [his]_{317-mr. rigby} strange habit of deciding on subjects of which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} knew nothing , and of always contradicting [persons]_6032-persons on the very subjects of which [they]_6032-persons were necessarily [masters]_6033-masters . To see [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} baited was more amusement to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , even than [Montem]_34-montem . [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , however , when the affair was getting troublesome , came forward as a diversion . [He]_{355-lucian gay} sang an extemporaneous song on the ceremony of the day , and introduced the names of [all the guests at the dinner]_{6034-all the guests at the dinner} , and of [a great many other persons]_{6035-a great many other persons} besides . This was capital ! [The boys]_{5981-the boys} were in raptures , but when [the singer]_{6037-the singer} threw forth a verse about [Doctor Keate]_{421-doctor keate} , the applause became uproarious . "_[0-i] Good bye , [[my]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} , " said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} bade [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} farewell . "_{[337-henry sydney]} [I]_0-i am going abroad again ; [I]_0-i can not remain in [this radical - ridden country]_{1788-this radical - ridden country} . Remember , though [I]_0-i am away , [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} is [your]_{337-henry sydney} home,—at least as long as it belongs to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i understand [[my]_0-i tailor]_{1789-my tailor} has turned [Liberal]_422-liberal , and is going to stand for [one of [the metropolitan districts]_{1791-the metropolitan districts}]_{1790-one of the metropolitan districts} ; [a friend of [Lord Durham]_{423-lord durham}]_{1792-a friend of lord durham} ; perhaps [I]_0-i shall find [him]_{1790-one of the metropolitan districts} in it when [I]_0-i return . [I]_0-i fear there are evil days for [the NEW Generation]_{1793-the new generation} ! " [END OF BOOK]_{424-end of book} [I.]_6039-i. It was early in November , 1834 , and [a large shooting party]_{6040-a large shooting party} was assembled at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , [the seat of that great nobleman , who was [the father of [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney}]_{6042-the father of henry sydney}]_{6041-the seat of that great nobleman , who was the father of henry sydney} . [England]_10-england is unrivalled for two things — sporting and politics . [They]_6043-they were combined at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} ; for [the guests]_{1427-the guests} came not merely to slaughter [the Duke]_{860-the duke} 's pheasants , but to hold council on the prospects of the party , which , it was supposed by [the initiated]_{1433-the initiated} , began at this time to indicate some symptoms of brightening . The success of [the Reform Ministry]_{69-the reform ministry} on [their]_{69-the reform ministry} first appeal to [the new constituency]_{6047-the new constituency} which [they]_{69-the reform ministry} had created , had been fatally complete . But the triumph was as destructive to [the victors]_{6048-the victors} as to the vanquished . "_{[1793-the new generation]} [We]_1794-we are too strong , " prophetically exclaimed one of [the fortunate cabinet , which found itself supported by an inconceivable majority of three hundred]_{6049-the fortunate cabinet , which found itself supported by an inconceivable majority of three hundred} . It is to be hoped that [some future publisher of private memoirs]_{6050-some future publisher of private memoirs} may have preserved some of the traits of [that crude and short - lived Parliament]_{6051-that crude and short - lived parliament} , when [old Cobbett]_{425-old cobbett} insolently thrust [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} from [the prescriptive seat of [the chief of opposition]_{6053-the chief of opposition}]_{6052-the prescriptive seat of the chief of opposition} , and [treasury understrappers]_{6054-treasury understrappers} sneered at the "_{[1793-the new generation]} queer lot " that had arrived from [Ireland]_70-ireland , little foreseeing what [a high bidding that "_{[1793-the new generation]} queer lot "]_{6055-a high bidding that " queer lot "} would eventually command . Gratitude to [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} was the hustings - cry at the end of 1832 , the pretext that was to return to [the new - modelled House of Commons]_{6056-the new - modelled house of commons} none but [men devoted to the Whig cause]_{6057-men devoted to the whig cause} . The successful simulation , like everything that is false , carried within it the seeds of [its]_{69-the reform ministry} own dissolution . Ingratitude to [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} was more the fashion at the commencement of 1834 , and before the close of that eventful year , [the once popular Reform Ministry]_{6058-the once popular reform ministry} was upset , and [the eagerly sought Reformed Parliament]_{6059-the eagerly sought reformed parliament} dissolved ! It can scarcely be alleged that [the public]_{6060-the public} was altogether unprepared for this catastrophe . [Many]_1462-many deemed it inevitable ; [few]_6062-few thought it imminent . The career of [the Ministry]_{917-the ministry} , and the existence of [the Parliament]_{71-the parliament} had indeed from the first been turbulent and fitful . It was known from authority , that there were dissensions in the cabinet ; while [a House of Commons which passed votes on subjects not less important than the repeal of a tax]_{6064-a house of commons which passed votes on subjects not less important than the repeal of a tax} , or the impeachment of [a judge on one night , and rescinded its resolutions on the following]_{6065-a judge on one night , and rescinded its resolutions on the following} , certainly established no increased claims to the confidence of [its constituents]_{6066-its constituents} in its discretion . Nevertheless there existed at this period a prevalent conviction , that [the Whig party by a great stroke of state , similar in magnitude and effect to that which in the preceding century had changed the dynasty]_{6067-the whig party by a great stroke of state , similar in magnitude and effect to that which in the preceding century had changed the dynasty} , had secured to [themselves]_{6067-the whig party by a great stroke of state , similar in magnitude and effect to that which in the preceding century had changed the dynasty} the government of [this country]_{5794-this country} , for , at least , the lives of [the present generation]_{6069-the present generation} . And [even the well informed in such matters]_{6070-even the well informed in such matters} were inclined to look upon the perplexing circumstances to which [we]_6071-we have alluded , rather as symptoms of a want of discipline in a new system of tactics , than as evidences of any essential and deeply - rooted disorder . The startling rapidity , however , of the strange incidents of 1834 ; the indignant , soon to become vituperative , secession of [a considerable section of the cabinet]_{6072-a considerable section of the cabinet} , some of [them]_{6072-a considerable section of the cabinet} esteemed too at that time among [its most efficient members]_{6073-its most efficient members} ; the piteous deprecation of "_{[1793-the new generation]} pressure from without , " from lips hitherto deemed too stately for intreaty , followed by [the Trades ' Union thirty thousand strong]_{6074-the trades ' union thirty thousand strong} , parading in procession to [Downing Street]_{72-downing street} ; the Irish negociations of [Lord Hatherton]_{426-lord hatherton} , strange blending of complex intrigue and almost infantile ingenuousness ; the still inexplicable resignation of [Lord Althorp]_{427-lord althorp} , hurriedly followed by [his]_{427-lord althorp} still more mysterious resumption of power , the only result of [his]_{427-lord althorp} precipitate movements being the fall of [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} [himself]_{320-lord grey} , attended by circumstances which even [a friendly historian]_{6075-a friendly historian} could scarcely describe as honourable to [[his]_{427-lord althorp} party]_{6076-his party} or dignified to [himself]_{427-lord althorp} ; latterly , the extemporaneous address of [King William]_404-king to [the bishops]_{6077-the bishops} ; the vagrant and grotesque Apocalypse of [the Lord Chancellor]_{6078-the lord chancellor} ; and the fierce recrimination and memorable defiance of the [Edinburgh]_73-edinburgh banquet ; all these impressive instances of public affairs and public conduct had combined to create a predominant opinion that , whatever might be the consequences , the prolonged continuance of [the present party in power]_{6079-the present party in power} was a clear impossibility . It is evident that the suicidal career of what was then styled [the Liberal party]_{6080-the liberal party} , had been occasioned and stimulated by its unnatural excess of strength . The apoplectic plethora of 1834 was not less fatal than the paralytic tenuity of 1841 . It was not feasible to gratify so many ambitions , or to satisfy so many expectations . [Every man]_{6081-every man} had [his]_{6081-every man} double ; the heels of [every placeman]_{6082-every placeman} were dogged by [friendly rivals ready to trip]_{6083-friendly rivals ready to trip} [them]_{6082-every placeman} up . There were even two cabinets ; [the one that met in council]_{6084-the one that met in council} , and the one that met in [cabal]_74-cabal . The consequence of destroying the legitimate opposition of [the country]_{5717-the country} was , that a moiety of [the supporters of government]_{6086-the supporters of government} had to discharge the duties of Opposition . Herein then [we]_6087-we detect the real cause of all that irregular and unsettled carriage of [public men]_{6088-public men} , which so perplexed [the nation]_{1510-the nation} after the passing of the Reform Act . [No government]_{6090-no government} can be long secure without [a formidable Opposition]_{6091-a formidable opposition} . It reduces [[their]_{6090-no government} supporters]_{6092-their supporters} to that tractable number which can be managed by the joint influences of fruition and of hope . It offers vengeance to the discontented and distinction to [the ambitious]_{6093-the ambitious} ; and employs the energies of aspiring spirits , who otherwise may prove [traitors in a division]_{6094-traitors in a division} , or [assassins in a debate]_{6095-assassins in a debate} . The general election of 1832 abrogated [the Parliamentary Opposition of [England]_10-england]_{6096-the parliamentary opposition of england} [, which had practically existed for more than a century and a half]_{6097-, which had practically existed for more than a century and a half} . And what a series of equivocal transactions and mortifying adventures did the withdrawal of this salutary restraint entail on the party which then so loudly congratulated [themselves]_{6082-every placeman} and [the country]_{5717-the country} , that [they]_{6082-every placeman} were at length relieved from [its]_{6082-every placeman} odious repression ! In the hurry of existence one is apt too generally to pass over the political history of the times in which [we]_6087-we [ourselves]_6087-we live . The two years that followed the Reform of [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} are full of instruction on which [a young man]_{6100-a young man} would do well to ponder . It is hardly possible that [he]_{6100-a young man} could rise from the study of these annals without a confirmed disgust for political intrigue ; a dazzling practice , apt at first to fascinate [youth]_6101-youth , for it appeals at once to [our]_6087-we invention and [our]_6087-we courage , but which really should only be the resource of the second - rate . [Great minds]_{6102-great minds} must trust to great truths and great talents for [their]_{6102-great minds} rise , and nothing else . While , however , as the autumn of 1834 advanced , [the people of [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{6103-the people of this country} became gradually sensible of the necessity of some change in the councils of [[their]_{6103-the people of this country} Sovereign]_{6105-their sovereign} ; [no man]_{6106-no man} felt capable of predicting by what means it was to be accomplished , or from what quarry the new materials were to be extracted . [The Tory party]_{75-the tory party} , according to these perverted views of Toryism unhappily too long prevalent in [this country]_{5794-this country} , was held to be literally defunct , except by a few old battered crones of office crouched round the embers of faction which [they]_{6082-every placeman} [were fanning , and muttering "_{[1793-the new generation]} re - action " in mystic whispers]_{6108-were fanning , and muttering " re - action " in mystic whispers} . It can not be supposed , indeed , for a moment , that [the distinguished personage who had led [that party]_{6110-that party} in [the House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons} previously to the passing of the act of 1832]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} , ever despaired in consequence of [his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} own career . [His]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} then time of life , the perfection , almost the prime , of manhood ; [his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} parliamentary practice , doubly estimable in [an inexperienced assembly]_{6111-an inexperienced assembly} ; [his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} political knowledge ; [his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} fair character and reputable position ; [his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} talents and tone as [a public speaker]_{6112-a public speaker} , which [he]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} had always aimed to adapt to the habits and culture of that middle class from which it was concluded [the benches of [the new Parliament]_{6114-the new parliament}]_{6113-the benches of the new parliament} were mainly to be recruited — all these were qualities , the possession of which must have assured a mind , not apt to be disturbed in its calculations by [any intemperate heats]_{6115-any intemperate heats} , that with time and patience the game was yet for [him]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} . Unquestionably , whatever may have been insinuated , [this distinguished person]_{6116-this distinguished person} had no inkling that [his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} services in 1834 might be claimed by [[his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} Sovereign]_{1459-his sovereign} . At the close of the session of that year [he]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} had quitted [England]_10-england with [[his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} family]_{1300-his family} and had arrived at [Rome]_14-rome , where it was [his]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} intention to pass the winter . The party charges that have imputed to [him]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} a previous and sinister knowledge of the intentions of [the Court]_{1172-the court} , appear to have been made not only in ignorance of the personal character , but of the real position , of [the future minister]_{6120-the future minister} . It had been the misfortune of [this eminent gentleman]_{6121-this eminent gentleman} when [he]_{6109-the distinguished personage who had led that party in the house of commons previously to the passing of the act of 1832} first entered public life , to become identified with a political connexion , which having arrogated to itself the name of [an illustrious historical party]_{6122-an illustrious historical party} , pursued a policy , which was either founded on no principle whatever , or on principles exactly contrary to those which had always guided the conduct of [the great Tory leaders]_{6123-the great tory leaders} . [The chief members of this official confederacy]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} were [men distinguished by none of the conspicuous qualities of statesmen]_{6125-men distinguished by none of the conspicuous qualities of statesmen} . [They]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} had none of the divine gifts that govern [senates and guide councils]_{6126-senates and guide councils} . [They]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} were not [orators]_6127-orators ; [they]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} were not [men of deep thought or happy resource]_{6128-men of deep thought or happy resource} ; or of penetrative and sagacious minds . [Their]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} political ken was essentially dull and contracted . [They]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} expended some energy in obtaining a defective blundering acquaintance with foreign affairs ; [they]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} knew as little of the real state of [[their]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} own country]_{6129-their own country} as [savages of an approaching eclipse]_{6130-savages of an approaching eclipse} . [This factious league]_{6131-this factious league} had shuffled [themselves]_{6124-the chief members of this official confederacy} into power by clinging to the skirts of [a great minister]_{6132-a great minister} , [the last of [Tory statesmen]_{6134-tory statesmen}]_{6133-the last of tory statesmen} , but who , in the unparalleled and confounding emergencies of [his]_{6132-a great minister} latter years , has been forced , unfortunately for [England]_10-england , to relinquish Toryism . [[His]_{6132-a great minister} successors]_{6135-his successors} inherited all [his]_{6132-a great minister} errors without the latent genius , which in [him]_{6132-a great minister} might have still rallied and extricated [him]_{6132-a great minister} from the consequences of [his]_{6132-a great minister} disasters . [[His]_{6132-a great minister} successors]_{6135-his successors} did not merely inherit [his]_{6132-a great minister} errors ; [they]_{6135-his successors} exaggerated , [they]_{6135-his successors} caricatured [them]_{6135-his successors} . [They]_{6135-his successors} rode into power on a spring - tide of all the rampant prejudices and rancorous passions of [their]_{6135-his successors} time . From [the King]_{5706-the king} to the boor [their]_{6135-his successors} policy was a mere pandering to public ignorance . Impudently usurping the name of that party of which nationality , and therefore universality , is the essence , [these pseudo - Tories]_{6138-these pseudo - tories} made [Exclusion]_{428-exclusion} the principle of [their]_{6135-his successors} political constitution , and Restriction the genius of [their]_{6135-his successors} commercial code . [The blind goddess that plays with human fortunes]_{6139-the blind goddess that plays with human fortunes} has mixed up the memory of [these men]_{6140-these men} with traditions of national glory . [They]_{6135-his successors} conducted to a prosperous conclusion the most renowned war in which [England]_10-england has ever been engaged . Yet every military conception that emanated from [[their]_{6135-his successors} cabinet]_{6141-their cabinet} was branded by [their]_{6135-his successors} characteristic want of grandeur . [Chance]_429-chance , however , sent [them]_{6135-his successors} [a great military genius , whom [they]_{6135-his successors} treated for a long time with indifference]_{6142-a great military genius , whom they treated for a long time with indifference} ; and whom [they]_{6135-his successors} never heartily supported until [his]_{6142-a great military genius , whom they treated for a long time with indifference} career had made [him]_{6142-a great military genius , whom they treated for a long time with indifference} [[their]_{6135-his successors} master]_{6143-their master} . [His]_{6142-a great military genius , whom they treated for a long time with indifference} transcendent exploits and European events , even greater than [his]_{6142-a great military genius , whom they treated for a long time with indifference} achievements , placed in the manikin grasp of [the English ministry]_{6144-the english ministry} — [the settlement of [Europe]_25-europe]_{6145-the settlement of europe} . The act of the Congress of [Vienna]_76-vienna remains the eternal monument of [their]_{6135-his successors} diplomatic knowledge and political sagacity . [Their]_{6135-his successors} capital feats were the creation of [two kingdoms]_{6146-two kingdoms} , both of which are already erased from the map of [Europe]_25-europe . [They]_{6135-his successors} made no single preparation for the inevitable , almost impending , conjunctures of [the East]_{77-the east} . All that remains of the pragmatic arrangements of the mighty Congress of [Vienna]_76-vienna is the mediatisation of the petty German Princes . But [the settlement of [Europe]_25-europe]_{6145-the settlement of europe} by [the pseudo - Tories]_{6148-the pseudo - tories} was the dictate of inspiration compared with [[their]_{6148-the pseudo - tories} settlement of [England]_10-england]_{6149-their settlement of england} . The peace of [Paris]_27-paris found [the government of [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{6150-the government of this country} in the hands of a body of [men]_5722-men , of whom it is no exaggeration to say that [they]_{6135-his successors} were ignorant of every principle of every branch of political science . As long as [our]_6153-our domestic administration was confined merely to the raising of a revenue , [they]_{6135-his successors} levied taxes with gross facility from the industry of [a country]_{6154-a country} too busy to criticise or complain . But when the excitement and distraction of war had ceased , and [they]_{6135-his successors} were forced to survey the social elements that surrounded [them]_{6135-his successors} ; [they]_{6135-his successors} seemed , for the first time , to have become conscious of [their]_{6135-his successors} own incapacity . [These men]_{6140-these men} , indeed , were [the mere children of routine]_{6156-the mere children of routine} . [They]_{6140-these men} prided [themselves]_{6140-these men} on being [practical men]_{6157-practical men} . In the language of [this defunct school of statesmen]_{6158-this defunct school of statesmen} , [a practical man]_{6159-a practical man} is [a man who practises the blunders of [[his]_{6159-a practical man} predecessors]_{6161-his predecessors} . Now commenced that Condition of [England]_10-england Question , of which [[our]_6153-our generation]_{6162-our generation} hears so much]_{6160-a man who practises the blunders of his predecessors . now commenced that condition of england question , of which our generation hears so much} . During five - and - twenty years every influence that can develop the energies and resources of [a nation]_{6163-a nation} had been acting with concentrated stimulation on [the British Isles]_{78-the british isles} . National peril and national glory ; the perpetual menace of invasion , the continual triumph of conquest ; the most extensive foreign commerce that was ever conducted by [a single nation]_{6164-a single nation} ; an illimitable currency ; an internal trade supported by [swarming millions , whom manufactures and inclosure bills summoned into existence]_{6165-swarming millions , whom manufactures and inclosure bills summoned into existence} ; above all , the supreme control obtained by [man]_1251-man over mechanic power ; these are some of the causes of that rapid advance of material civilization in [England]_10-england , to which the annals of [the world]_{971-the world} can afford no parallel . But there was no proportionate advance in [our]_6153-our moral civilization . In the hurry - skurry of money - making , [men]_5722-men - making and machine - making , [we]_6153-our had altogether outgrown , not the spirit , but the organization , of [our]_6153-our institutions . The peace came ; the stimulating influences suddenly ceased ; [the people]_{1127-the people} , in a novel and painful position , found [themselves]_{1127-the people} without [guides]_6170-guides . [They]_{1127-the people} went to [the ministry]_{917-the ministry} ; [they]_{1127-the people} asked to be guided ; [they]_{1127-the people} asked to be governed . Commerce requested a code ; trade required a currency ; [the unfranchised subject]_{6172-the unfranchised subject} solicited [his]_{6172-the unfranchised subject} equal privilege ; suffering labour clamoured for its rights ; [a new race]_{6173-a new race} demanded education . What did [the ministry]_{917-the ministry} do ? [They]_{1127-the people} fell into a panic . Having fulfilled during [their]_{1127-the people} lives the duties of administration , [they]_{1127-the people} were frightened because [they]_{1127-the people} were called upon , for the first time , to perform the functions of government . Like [all weak men]_{6175-all weak men} , [they]_{1127-the people} had recourse to what [they]_{1127-the people} called strong measures . [They]_{1127-the people} determined to put down [the multitude]_{1647-the multitude} . [They]_{1127-the people} thought [they]_{1127-the people} were imitating [Mr. Pitt]_{364-mr. pitt} , because [they]_{1127-the people} mistook disorganization for sedition . [Their]_{1127-the people} projects of relief were as ridiculous as [their]_{1127-the people} system of coercion was ruthless ; both were alike founded in intense ignorance . When [we]_6177-we recall [Mr. Vansittart]_{430-mr. vansittart} with [his]_{430-mr. vansittart} currency resolutions ; [Lord Castlereagh]_{431-lord castlereagh} with [his]_{430-mr. vansittart} plans for the employment of labour ; and [Lord Sidmouth]_{432-lord sidmouth} with [his]_{432-lord sidmouth} plots for ensnaring the laborious ; one is tempted to imagine that the present epoch has been one of peculiar advances in political ability , and marvel how [England]_10-england could have attained [her]_10-england present pitch under a series of [such governors]_{6178-such governors} . [We]_6177-we should , however , be labouring under a very erroneous impression . Run over [the statesmen that have figured in [England]_10-england since the accession of [the present family]_{6180-the present family}]_{6179-the statesmen that have figured in england since the accession of the present family} , and [we]_6177-we may doubt whether there be one , with the exception , perhaps , of [the Duke of [Newcastle]_79-newcastle]_{6181-the duke of newcastle} , who would have been [a worthy colleague of the councils of [Mr. Percival]_{433-mr. percival}]_{6182-a worthy colleague of the councils of mr. percival} , or [the early cabinet of [Lord Liverpool]_{434-lord liverpool}]_{6183-the early cabinet of lord liverpool} . Assuredly the genius of [Bolingbroke]_{336-bolingbroke} and the sagacity of [Walpole]_435-walpole , would have alike recoiled from [such men]_{6184-such men} and such measures . And if [we]_6177-we take [the individuals who were governing [England]_10-england immediately before the French Revolution]_{6185-the individuals who were governing england immediately before the french revolution} , one need only refer to the speeches of [Mr. Pitt]_{364-mr. pitt} , and especially to those of [that profound statesman and most instructed man]_{6186-that profound statesman and most instructed man} , [Lord Shelburne]_{436-lord shelburne} , to find that [we]_6177-we can boast no remarkable superiority either in political justice or in political economy . [One]_1199-one must attribute this degeneracy , therefore , to the long war and [our]_6177-we insular position , acting upon [men naturally of inferior abilities , and unfortunately , in addition , of illiterate habits]_{6188-men naturally of inferior abilities , and unfortunately , in addition , of illiterate habits} . In the meantime , notwithstanding all the efforts of the political Panglosses who , in [Evening Journals and Quarterly Reviews]_{6189-evening journals and quarterly reviews} , were continually proving that this was the best of all possible governments , it was evident to [the Ministry itself]_{6190-the ministry itself} that the machine must stop . [The class of [Rigbys]_{437-the rigbys}]_{6191-the class of rigbys} , indeed , at this period , one eminently favourable to [that fungous tribe]_{6192-that fungous tribe} , greatly distinguished [themselves]_{6191-the class of rigbys} . [They]_{6191-the class of rigbys} demonstrated in a manner absolutely convincing , that it was impossible for [any person to possess any ability , knowledge , or virtue , any capacity of reason , any ray of fancy or faculty of imagination]_{6193-any person to possess any ability , knowledge , or virtue , any capacity of reason , any ray of fancy or faculty of imagination} , who was not [a supporter of the existing administration]_{6194-a supporter of the existing administration} . If [any one]_{875-any one} impeached the management of [a department]_{6196-a department} , [the public]_{6060-the public} was assured that [the accuser]_{6198-the accuser} had embezzled ; if [any one]_{875-any one} complained of the conduct of [a colonial governor]_{6200-a colonial governor} , [the complainant]_{6201-the complainant} was announced as [a returned convict]_{6202-a returned convict} . An amelioration of the criminal code was discountenanced because a search in [the parish register of [an obscure village]_{6204-an obscure village}]_{6203-the parish register of an obscure village} proved that [the proposer]_{6205-the proposer} had not been born in wedlock . A relaxation of the commercial system was denounced because [one of [its principal advocates]_{6207-its principal advocates}]_{6206-one of its principal advocates} was [a Socinian]_{6208-a socinian} . The inutility of Parliamentary Reform was ever obvious since [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was [a Member of the House of Commons]_{6209-a member of the house of commons} . To [us]_6210-our , with [our]_6210-our "_{[1793-the new generation]} Times " newspaper every morning on [our]_6210-our breakfast table , bringing on every subject which can interest the public mind a degree of information and intelligence which must form a security against any prolonged public misconception , it seems incredible that only five and twenty years ago [the English mind]_{6211-the english mind} could have been so ridden and hoodwinked , and that too by [men of mean attainments and moderate abilities]_{6212-men of mean attainments and moderate abilities} . But the war had directed the energies of [the English people]_{6213-the english people} into channels by no means favourable to political education . Conquerors of [the world]_{971-the world} , with [[their]_{6213-the english people} ports]_{6215-their ports} filled with the shipping of every clime , and [their]_{6213-the english people} manufactories supplying [the European continent]_{6216-the european continent} , in the art of self - government , that art in which [[their]_{6213-the english people} fathers]_{1087-their fathers} excelled , [they]_{6213-the english people} had become [literally children]_{6218-literally children} ; and [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} brother]_{6219-his brother} [hirelings]_{6220-hirelings} were the nurses that frightened [them]_{6213-the english people} with hideous fables and ugly words . Notwithstanding , however , all this successful mystification , [the Arch - Mediocrity]_{6221-the arch - mediocrity} who presided , rather than ruled , over [this Cabinet of Mediocrities]_{6222-this cabinet of mediocrities} , became hourly more conscious that the inevitable transition from fulfilling the duties of [an administration]_{1331-an administration} to performing the functions of [a government]_{6224-a government} could not be conducted without talents and knowledge . [The Arch - Mediocrity]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} had [himself]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} some glimmering traditions of political science . [He]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} was sprung from a laborious stock , had received some training , and though not [a statesman]_{6225-a statesman} , might be classed among those whom [the Lord Keeper Williams]_{439-the lord keeper williams} used to call "_{[1795-statemongers]} [statemongers]_{1795-statemongers} . " In a subordinate position [his]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} meagre diligence and [his]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} frigid method might not have been without value ; but the qualities that [he]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} possessed were misplaced ; nor can any character be conceived less invested with the happy properties of [a leader]_{6226-a leader} . In the conduct of public affairs , [his]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} disposition was exactly the reverse to that which is the characteristic of [great men]_{1025-great men} . [He]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} was peremptory in little questions , and great ones [he]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} left open . In the natural course of events , in 1819 there ought to have been a change of government and [another party in [the state]_{1474-the state}]_{6228-another party in the state} should have entered into office ; but [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} , though [they]_{905-the whigs} counted in [their]_{905-the whigs} ranks at that period an unusual number of [men of great ability and formed indeed a compact and spirited opposition]_{6231-men of great ability and formed indeed a compact and spirited opposition} , were unable to contend against the new adjustment of borough influence which had occurred during the war , and under the protracted administration by which that war had been conducted . [New families]_{6232-new families} had arisen on the Tory side that almost rivalled [old Newcastle]_79-newcastle [himself]_79-newcastle in [their]_{6232-new families} electioneering management ; and it was evident that unless some re - construction of [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} could be effected , [the Whig party]_{6234-the whig party} could never obtain a permanent hold of official power . Hence , from that period , [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} became [Parliamentary Reformers]_{6236-parliamentary reformers} . It was inevitable , therefore , that [the country]_{5717-the country} should be governed by [the same party]_{6238-the same party} ; indispensable that [the ministry]_{917-the ministry} should be renovated by new brains and blood . Accordingly , [a Mediocrity]_{6240-a mediocrity} , not without repugnance , was induced to withdraw , and the great name of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} supplied [his]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} place in council . The talents of [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , as they were then understood , were not exactly of the kind most required by [the cabinet]_{6242-the cabinet} , and [[his]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} colleagues]_{879-his colleagues} were most careful that [he]_{438-the arch - mediocrity} should not occupy too prominent a post ; but still it was an impressive acquisition , and imparted to [the ministry]_{917-the ministry} a semblance of renown . There was [an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled [considerable , though still subordinate , offices]_{6246-considerable , though still subordinate , offices}]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} . Having acquired a certain experience of the duties of administration and distinction for [his]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} mode of fulfilling them , [he]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} had withdrawn from [his]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} public charge ; perhaps because [he]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} found it a barrier to the attainment of that parliamentary reputation for which [he]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} had already shown both a desire and a capacity ; perhaps , because being young and independent , [he]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} was not over anxious irremediably to identify [his]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} career with a school of politics of the infallibility of which [his]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} experience might have already made [him]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} a little sceptical . But [he]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} possessed the talents that were absolutely wanted , and the terms were at [his]_{6245-an individual who had not long entered public life , but who had already filled considerable , though still subordinate , offices} own dictation . Another and [a very distinguished Mediocrity who would not resign]_{6247-a very distinguished mediocrity who would not resign} , was thrust out ; and [Mr. Peel]_{441-mr. peel} became [Secretary of [State]_6249-state]_{6248-secretary of state} . From this moment dates that intimate connexion between [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} and [the present First Minister]_{6250-the present first minister} , which has exercised a considerable influence over the career of [individuals and the course of affairs]_{6251-individuals and the course of affairs} . It was the sympathetic result of superior minds placed among [inferior intelligences]_{6252-inferior intelligences} : and was , doubtless , assisted by a then mutual conviction , that the difference of age , the circumstance of sitting in [different houses]_{6253-different houses} , and the general contrast of [their]_6254-they previous pursuits and accomplishments , rendered personal rivalry out of the question . From this moment , too , [the domestic government of [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{6255-the domestic government of the country} assumed a new character , and [one universally admitted to have been distinguished by a spirit of enlightened progress and comprehensive amelioration]_{6257-one universally admitted to have been distinguished by a spirit of enlightened progress and comprehensive amelioration} . A short time after this , [a third and most distinguished Mediocrity]_{6258-a third and most distinguished mediocrity} died ; and [Canning]_{442-mr. canning} , whom [they]_6254-they had twice worried out of the cabinet , where [they]_6254-they had tolerated [him]_{442-mr. canning} for some time in an obscure and ambiguous position , was recalled just in time from [his]_{442-mr. canning} impending banishment , installed in the first post in [the lower House]_{915-the lower house} and intrusted with the seals of [the Foreign Office]_{6260-the foreign office} . [The Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} had coveted [them]_6254-they , nor could [Lord Liverpool]_{434-lord liverpool} have been insensible to [his]_{434-lord liverpool} Grace 's peculiar fitness for such duties ; but strength was required in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} , where [they]_6254-they had only [one Secretary of State]_{6262-one secretary of state} , [a young man]_{6100-a young man} already distinguished , yet untried as [a leader]_{6226-a leader} and surrounded by [colleagues]_{6265-colleagues} notoriously incapable to assist [him]_{442-mr. canning} in debate . The accession of [Mr. Canning]_{442-mr. canning} to [the cabinet]_{6242-the cabinet} , in a position too of surpassing influence , soon led to a further weeding of [the Mediocrities]_{443-the mediocrities} , and among other introductions to the memorable entrance of [Mr. Huskisson]_{444-mr. huskisson} . In this wise did [that cabinet , once notable only for the absence of all those qualities which authorize the possession of power]_{6267-that cabinet , once notable only for the absence of all those qualities which authorize the possession of power} , come to be generally esteemed as [a body of men , who for parliamentary eloquence , official practice , political information , sagacity in council , and a due understanding of]_{6268-a body of men , who for parliamentary eloquence , official practice , political information , sagacity in council , and a due understanding of} [their]_6254-they epoch , were inferior to [none that had directed the policy of the empire since the Revolution]_{6269-none that had directed the policy of the empire since the revolution} . If [we]_6270-our survey the tenour of the policy of [the Liverpool Cabinet]_{6271-the liverpool cabinet} during the latter moiety of its continuance , [we]_6270-our shall find its characteristic to be a partial recurrence to those frank principles of government which [Mr. Pitt]_{364-mr. pitt} had revived during the latter part of the last century from precedents that had been set [us]_6270-our , either in practice or in dogma , during its earlier period by [statesmen , who then not only bore the title , but professed the opinions , of Tories]_{6272-statesmen , who then not only bore the title , but professed the opinions , of tories} . Exclusive principles in the constitution and restrictive principles in commerce have grown up together ; and have really nothing in common with the ancient character of [our]_6270-our political settlement , or the manners and customs of [the English people]_{6213-the english people} . Confidence in the loyalty of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} , testified by munificent grants of rights and franchises , and favour to an expansive system of traffic , were distinctive qualities of the English sovereignty , until [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} usurped the better portion of [its]_{993-the house of commons} prerogatives . A widening of [our]_6270-our electoral scheme , great facilities to commerce , and the rescue of [[our]_6270-our Roman Catholic fellow - subjects]_{6276-our roman catholic fellow - subjects} from the Puritanic yoke , from fetters which have been fastened on [them]_{6276-our roman catholic fellow - subjects} by English Parliaments in spite of the protests and exertions of [English Sovereigns]_{6277-english sovereigns} ; these were the three great elements and fundamental truths of the real Pitt system — a system founded on the traditions of [our]_6270-our monarchy , and caught from the writings , the speeches , the councils , of [those who , for the sake of these and analogous benefits , had ever been anxious that [the Sovereign of]_{6279-the sovereign of} [England]_10-england]_{6278-those who , for the sake of these and analogous benefits , had ever been anxious that the sovereign of england} should never be degraded into the position of [a Venetian Doge]_{6280-a venetian doge} . It is in the plunder of [the Church]_{1228-the church} that [we]_6270-our must seek for the primary cause of [our]_6270-our political exclusion , and [our]_6270-our commercial restraint . That unhallowed booty created [a factitious aristocracy]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} , ever fearful that [they]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} might be called upon to re - gorge [their]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} sacrilegious spoil . To prevent this [they]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} took refuge in political religionism , and paltering with the disturbed consciences or the pious fantasies of [a portion of [the people]_{1127-the people}]_{6283-a portion of the people} , [they]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} organized [them]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} into religious sects . [These]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} became [the unconscious Proetorians of [[their]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} ill - gotten domains]_{6286-their ill - gotten domains}]_{6285-the unconscious proetorians of their ill - gotten domains} . At the head of [these religionists]_{6287-these religionists} , [they]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} have continued ever since to govern , or powerfully to influence , [this country]_{5794-this country} . [They]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} have in that time pulled down thrones and [churches]_{6289-churches} , changed dynasties , abrogated and remodelled parliaments ; [they]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} have disfranchised [Scotland]_80-scotland , and confiscated [Ireland]_70-ireland . [One]_1199-one may admire the vigour and consistency of [the Whig party]_{6234-the whig party} , and recognise in [their]_{6234-the whig party} career that unity of purpose that can only spring from a great principle ; but [the Whigs]_{323-the whigs} introduced sectarian religion , sectarian religion led to political exclusion , and political exclusion was soon accompanied by commercial restraint . It would be fanciful to assume that [the Liverpool Cabinet]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} , in [their]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} ameliorating career , was directed by any desire to recur to the primordial tenets of [the Tory party]_{1113-the tory party} . That was not an epoch when [statesmen]_{6293-statesmen} cared to prosecute the investigation of principles . It was a period of happy and enlightened practice . A profounder policy is the offspring of a time like the present , when the original postulates of institutions are called in question . [The Liverpool Cabinet]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} unconsciously approximated to these opinions , because from careful experiment [they]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} were convinced of [their]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} beneficial tendency , and [they]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} thus bore an unintentional and impartial testimony to [their]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} truth . Like [many men]_{6294-many men} , who think [they]_{6294-many men} are [inventors]_{6295-inventors} , [they]_{6294-many men} were only reproducing ancient wisdom . But one must ever deplore that this ministry , with all [their]_{445-the liverpool cabinet} talents and generous ardour , did not advance to principles . It is always perilous to adopt expediency as a guide ; but the choice may be sometimes imperative . But [these statesmen]_{6296-these statesmen} took expediency for [[their]_{6296-these statesmen} director]_{6297-their director} , when principle would have given [them]_{6296-these statesmen} all that expediency insured , and much more . [This ministry]_{6298-this ministry} , strong in the confidence of [the sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} , [the parliament]_{6300-the parliament} , and [the people]_{1127-the people} , might , by the courageous promulgation of great historical truths , have gradually formed a public opinion , that would have permitted [them]_{6296-these statesmen} to organize [the Tory party]_{1113-the tory party} on a broad , a permanent and national basis . [They]_{6296-these statesmen} might have nobly effected a complete settlement of [Ireland]_70-ireland , which a shattered section of [this very cabinet]_{6303-this very cabinet} was forced a few years after to do partially , and in an equivocating and equivocal manner . [They]_{6296-these statesmen} might have concluded a satisfactory re - construction of the third estate , without producing that convulsion with which from its violent fabrication [our]_6304-our social system still vibrates . Lastly , [they]_{6296-these statesmen} might have adjusted the rights and properties of [[our]_6304-our national industries]_{6305-our national industries} in a manner which would have prevented that fierce and fatal rivalry that is now disturbing every hearth of [the United Kingdom]_{6306-the united kingdom} . [We]_6304-our may therefore visit on the laches of [this ministry]_{6298-this ministry} the introduction of that new principle and power into [our]_6304-our constitution which ultimately may absorb all — Agitation . [This Cabinet]_{6308-this cabinet} then , with so much brilliancy on [its]_{6308-this cabinet} surface , is the real parent of [the Roman Catholic Association]_{6309-the roman catholic association} , [the Political Unions]_{6310-the political unions} , the Anti - [Corn Law League]_{82-corn law league} . There is no influence at the same time so powerful and so singular as that of individual character . It arises as often from the weakness of the character as from its strength . The dispersion of [this clever and showy ministry]_{6311-this clever and showy ministry} is a fine illustration of this truth . One morning [the Arch - Mediocrity]_{6221-the arch - mediocrity} [himself]_{6221-the arch - mediocrity} died . At the first blush , it would seem that little difficulty could be experienced in finding [his]_{6221-the arch - mediocrity} substitute . [His]_{6221-the arch - mediocrity} long occupation of the post , proved at any rate that the qualification was not excessive . But [this cabinet with its serene and blooming visage]_{6313-this cabinet with its serene and blooming visage} had been all this time charged with fierce and emulous ambitions . [They]_{6296-these statesmen} waited the signal , but [they]_{6296-these statesmen} waited in grim repose . The death of [the nominal leader , whose formal superiority , wounding no vanity and offending no pride]_{6314-the nominal leader , whose formal superiority , wounding no vanity and offending no pride} , secured in [their]_{6314-the nominal leader , whose formal superiority , wounding no vanity and offending no pride} councils equality among [the able]_{6315-the able} , was the tocsin of [their]_{6314-the nominal leader , whose formal superiority , wounding no vanity and offending no pride} anarchy . There existed in [this Cabinet]_{6308-this cabinet} [two men]_{6317-two men} , who were resolved immediately to be [prime ministers]_{6318-prime ministers} ; [a third who was resolved eventually to be [prime minister]_{6320-prime minister} , but would , at any rate occupy no ministerial post , without the lead of [a House of Parliament]_{6321-a house of parliament}]_{6319-a third who was resolved eventually to be prime minister , but would , at any rate occupy no ministerial post , without the lead of a house of parliament} ; and [a fourth , who felt [himself]_{6322-a fourth , who felt himself capable of being prime minister , but despaired of the revolution which could alone make him one} capable of being [prime minister , but despaired of the revolution]_{6323-prime minister , but despaired of the revolution} which could alone make [him]_{6322-a fourth , who felt himself capable of being prime minister , but despaired of the revolution which could alone make him one} one]_{6322-a fourth , who felt himself capable of being prime minister , but despaired of the revolution which could alone make him one} ; and [who found an untimely end when that revolution had arrived]_{6324-who found an untimely end when that revolution had arrived} . [Had Mr. Secretary Canning]_{442-mr. canning} remained [leader of [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} under [the Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{6325-leader of the house of commons under the duke of wellington} , all that [he]_{442-mr. canning} gained by the death of [Lord Liverpool]_{434-lord liverpool} was [a master]_{964-a master} . Had [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} become [Secretary of State]_{6248-secretary of state} under [Mr. Canning]_{442-mr. canning} , [he]_{442-mr. canning} would have materially advanced [his]_{442-mr. canning} political position , not only by holding the seals of [a high department in which [he]_{442-mr. canning} was calculated to excel , but by becoming leader of [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords}]_{6329-a high department in which he was calculated to excel , but by becoming leader of the house of lords} . But [his]_{442-mr. canning} Grace was induced by [certain court intriguers]_{6331-certain court intriguers} to believe that [the King]_{5706-the king} would send for [him]_{442-mr. canning} , and [he]_{442-mr. canning} was also aware that [Mr. Peel]_{441-mr. peel} would no longer serve under [any minister in the House of Commons]_{6333-any minister in the house of commons} . Under any circumstances it would have been impossible to keep the [Liverpool]_83-liverpool Cabinet together . The struggle therefore between [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} and "_{[1795-statemongers]} [[my]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Mr. Canning]_{442-mr. canning} , " was internecine , and ended somewhat unexpectedly . And here [we]_6334-we must stop to do justice to [[our]_6334-we friend]_{6335-our friend} [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , whose conduct on this occasion was distinguished by a bustling dexterity which was quite charming . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had , as [we]_6334-we have before intimated , on the credit of some clever lampoons written during the Queen 's trial , which were in fact the effusions of [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , wriggled [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} into a sort of occasional unworthy favour at [the palace]_{877-the palace} , where [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was half butt and [half buffoon]_{6337-half buffoon} . Here , during the interregnum occasioned by the death , or rather inevitable retirement , of [Lord Liverpool]_{434-lord liverpool} , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} contrived to scrape up a conviction that [the Duke]_{860-the duke} was the winning horse , and in consequence there appeared a series of leading articles in a notorious evening newspaper in which it was , as [Tadpole and Taper]_{446-tadpole and taper} declared , most "_{[442-mr. canning]} slashingly " shown , that [the son of an actress]_{6339-the son of an actress} could never be tolerated as [the Prime Minister of [England]_10-england]_{6340-the prime minister of england} . Not content with this , and never doubting for a moment the authentic basis of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} persuasion , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} poured forth [his]_{317-mr. rigby} coarse volubility on the subject at several of the new clubs which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was getting up in order to revenge [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} for having been black - balled at [Whites]_{274-whites '} ' . What with arrangements about [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's boroughs]_{1014-lord monmouth 's boroughs} , and the lucky bottling of some claret which [the Duke]_{860-the duke} had imported on [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's recommendation , [this distinguished gentleman]_{6343-this distinguished gentleman} contrived to pay almost hourly visits at [Apsley House]_{23-apsley house} , and so bullied [Tadpole]_{446-tadpole and taper} and [Taper]_{446-tadpole and taper} that [they]_6344-they scarcely dared address [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . About four and twenty hours before the result , and when it was generally supposed that [the Duke]_{860-the duke} was in , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who had gone down to [Windsor]_12-windsor to ask [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} Majesty]_{1480-his majesty} the date of some obscure historical incident , which [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} of course very well knew , found that audiences were impossible , that [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} Majesty]_{1480-his majesty} was agitated , and learned from [an humble , but secure authority]_{6348-an humble , but secure authority} , that in spite of all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} slashing articles and [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} 's parodies of the Irish melodies , [Canning]_{442-mr. canning} was to be [Prime Minister]_{6320-prime minister} . This would seem something of a predicament to [common minds]_{6350-common minds} ; there are no such things as scrapes for [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} with [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's talents for action . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had indeed in [the world]_{971-the world} the credit of being [an adept in machinations]_{6353-an adept in machinations} , and was supposed ever to be involved in profound and complicated contrivances . This was quite a mistake . There was nothing profound about [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; and [his]_{317-mr. rigby} intellect was totally incapable of devising or sustaining an intricate or continuous scheme . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was indeed [a man who neither felt nor thought ; but who possessed in a very remarkable degree a restless instinct for adroit baseness]_{6354-a man who neither felt nor thought ; but who possessed in a very remarkable degree a restless instinct for adroit baseness} . On the present occasion , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} got into [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} carriage]_{5714-his carriage} and drove at the utmost speed from [Windsor]_12-windsor to [the Foreign Office]_{6260-the foreign office} , [The Secretary of State]_{6357-the secretary of state} was engaged when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} arrived ; but [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} would listen to no difficulties . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} rushed up [stairs]_6358-stairs , flung open the door , and with agitated countenance , and eyes suffused with tears , threw [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} into the arms of [the astonished Mr. Canning]_{442-mr. canning} . "_{[1795-statemongers]} All is right , " exclaimed [the devoted Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , in broken tones ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have convinced [the King]_{5706-the king} that [the First Minister]_{1798-the first minister} must be in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} . [No one]_{1022-no one} knows it but [myself]_0-i ; but it is certain . " [We]_6359-we have seen that at an early period of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} career , [Mr. Peel]_{441-mr. peel} withdrew from official life . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} course had been one of unbroken prosperity ; [the hero of the University]_{6360-the hero of the university} had become the favourite of [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} retreat , therefore , was not prompted by chagrin . Nor need it to have been suggested by a calculating ambition , for the ordinary course of events was fast bearing to [him]_{317-mr. rigby} all to which [man]_1251-man could aspire . One might rather suppose , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had already gained sufficient experience , perhaps in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} Irish Secretaryship , to make [him]_{317-mr. rigby} pause in that career of superficial success which education and custom had hitherto chalked out for [him]_{317-mr. rigby} , rather than the creative energies of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} own mind . A thoughtful intellect may have already detected elements in [our]_6359-we social system which required a finer observation , and a more unbroken study , than [the gyves and trammels of office]_{6363-the gyves and trammels of office} would permit . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} may have discovered that the representation of [the University]_{6364-the university} , looked upon in those days as the blue ribbon of [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} , was a sufficient fetter without unnecessarily adding to its restraint . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} may have wished to reserve [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} for a happier occasion , and a more progressive period . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} may have felt the strong necessity of arresting [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} rapid career of felicitous routine , to survey [his]_{317-mr. rigby} position in calmness , and to comprehend the stirring age that was approaching . For that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} could not but be conscious that the education which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had consummated , however ornate and refined , was not sufficient . That age of economical statesmanship which [Lord Shelburne]_{436-lord shelburne} had predicted in 1787 , when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} demolished in [the House of [Lords Bishop Watson]_{330-the lords}]_{84-the house of lords bishop watson} and the Balance of Trade ; which [Mr. Pitt]_{364-mr. pitt} had comprehended , and for which [he]_{364-mr. pitt} was preparing [the nation]_{1510-the nation} when the French Revolution diverted the public mind into a stronger and more turbulent current , was again impending , while the intervening history of [the country]_{5717-the country} had been prolific in events which had aggravated the necessity of investigating the sources of the wealth of nations . The time had arrived when parliamentary pre - eminence could no longer be achieved or maintained by gorgeous abstractions borrowed from [Burke]_448-burke , shallow systems purloined from [De Lolme]_{85-de lolme} , adorned with Horatian points , or varied with Virgilian passages . It was to be an age of abstruse disquisition , that required a compact and sinewy intellect , nurtured in a class of learning not yet honoured in [Colleges]_{6368-colleges} , and which might arrive at conclusions conflicting with predominant prejudices . Adopting this view of the position of [Mr. Peel]_{441-mr. peel} , strengthened as it is by [his]_{317-mr. rigby} early withdrawal for awhile from the direction of public affairs , it may not only be a charitable , but a true estimate of the motives which influenced [him]_{317-mr. rigby} in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} conduct towards [Mr. Canning]_{442-mr. canning} , to conclude that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was not guided in that transaction by the disingenuous rivalry usually imputed to [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} statement in Parliament of the determining circumstances of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} conduct , coupled with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} subsequent and almost immediate policy , may perhaps always leave this a painful and ambiguous passage in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} career ; but in passing judgment on [public men]_{6088-public men} , it behoves [us]_6370-us ever to take large and extended views of [their]_{6088-public men} conduct ; and previous incidents will often satisfactorily explain subsequent events , which , without [their]_{6088-public men} illustrating aid , are involved in misapprehension , or mystery . It would seem , therefore , that [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} from an early period meditated [his]_{317-mr. rigby} emancipation from the political confederacy in which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was implicated , and that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} has been continually baffled in this project . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} broke loose from [Lord Liverpool]_{434-lord liverpool} ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} retired from [Mr. Canning]_{442-mr. canning} . Forced again into becoming [the subordinate leader of the weakest government in Parliamentary annals]_{6371-the subordinate leader of the weakest government in parliamentary annals} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} believed [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had at length achieved [his]_{317-mr. rigby} emancipation , when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} declared to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} late colleagues]_{6372-his late colleagues} after the overthrow of 1830 , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} would never again accept a secondary position in office . But [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} was too old a tactician to lose so valuable [an ally]_{6373-an ally} . So [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} Grace declared after the Reform Bill was passed , as its inevitable result , that thenceforth [the Prime Minister]_{911-the prime minister} must be [a member of [the House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons}]_{6209-a member of the house of commons} , and this aphorism , cited as usual by [the Duke]_{860-the duke} 's parasites as demonstration of [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} supreme sagacity , was a graceful mode of resigning the preeminence which had been productive of such great party disasters . It is remarkable that [the party who devised and passed the Reform Bill]_{6377-the party who devised and passed the reform bill} , and who governed [the nation]_{1510-the nation} in consequence for ten years , never once had [[their]_{6377-the party who devised and passed the reform bill} Prime Minister]_{6379-their prime minister} in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} ; but that does not signify ; [the Duke]_{860-the duke} 's maxim is still quoted as an oracle almost equal in prescience to [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} famous query , How [the King]_{5706-the king} 's Government was to be carried on ? a question to which [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} Grace by this time has contrived to give a tolerably practical answer . [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} who had escaped from [Lord Liverpool]_{434-lord liverpool} , escaped from [Mr. Canning]_{442-mr. canning} , escaped even from [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} in 1832 ; was at length caught in 1834 ; [the victim of ceaseless intriguers , who neither comprehended [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} position , nor that of [[their]_{6377-the party who devised and passed the reform bill} country]_{6384-their country}]_{6383-the victim of ceaseless intriguers , who neither comprehended his position , nor that of their country} . [Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} was one of [those [Palladian palaces]_{6386-palladian palaces} , vast and ornate , such as the genius of [Kent]_86-kent]_{6385-those palladian palaces , vast and ornate , such as the genius of kent} and [Campbell]_400-campbell delighted in at the beginning of the 18th century . Placed on a noble elevation , yet screened from [the northern blast]_{6387-the northern blast} , [its]_{374-lord beaumanoir} sumptuous front connected with [its]_{374-lord beaumanoir} farspreading wings by Corinthian colonnades , — was the boast and pride of [the midland counties]_{6388-the midland counties} . [The surrounding gardens]_{6389-the surrounding gardens} , equalling in extent the size of [ordinary parks]_{6390-ordinary parks} , were crowded with temples dedicate to abstract virtues and to [departed friends]_{6391-departed friends} . Occasionally a triumphal arch celebrated [a general whom [the family]_{6393-the family} still esteemed [a hero]_{6394-a hero}]_{6392-a general whom the family still esteemed a hero} ; and sometimes a votive column commemorated [the great statesman who had advanced [the family]_{6393-the family} a step in the peerage]_{6395-the great statesman who had advanced the family a step in the peerage} . Beyond the limits of this pleasance [the hart and hind]_{6397-the hart and hind} wandered in a wilderness abounding in ferny coverts and green and stately trees . [The noble proprietor of this demesne]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} had many of the virtues of [[his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} class]_{6399-his class} : few of [their]_{6399-his class} failings . [He]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} had that public spirit which became [his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} station . [He]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} was not one of [those who avoided the exertions and the sacrifices , which should be inseparable from high position , by the hollow pretext of a taste for privacy , and a devotion to domestic joys]_{6400-those who avoided the exertions and the sacrifices , which should be inseparable from high position , by the hollow pretext of a taste for privacy , and a devotion to domestic joys} . [He]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} was munificent , tender and bounteous to [the poor]_{6401-the poor} , and loved a flowing hospitality . [A keen sportsman]_{6402-a keen sportsman} , [he]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} was not untinctured by letters , and had , indeed , a cultivated taste for the fine arts . Though [an ardent politician]_{6403-an ardent politician} , [he]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} was tolerant to adverse opinions , and full of amenity to [[his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} opponents]_{6404-his opponents} . [A firm supporter of the corn laws]_{6405-a firm supporter of the corn laws} , [he]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} never refused a lease . Notwithstanding there ran through [his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} whole demeanour and the habit of [his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} mind , a vein of native simplicity that was full of charm , [his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} manner was finished . [He]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} never offended [any one]_{875-any one} 's self - love . [His]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} good breeding , indeed , sprang from the only sure source of gentle manners — a kind heart . To have pained [others]_1294-others would have pained [himself]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} . Perhaps too this noble sympathy may have been in some degree prompted by the ancient blood in [his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} veins , an accident of lineage rather rare with [the English nobility]_{6408-the english nobility} . [One]_1199-one could hardly praise [him]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} for the strong affections that bound [him]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} to [[his]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} hearth]_{6410-his hearth} , for fortune had given [him]_{6398-the noble proprietor of this demesne} [the most pleasing family in [the world]_{971-the world}]_{6411-the most pleasing family in the world} ; but , above all , [a peerless wife]_{6413-a peerless wife} . [The Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} was one of [those women who are the delight of existence]_{6415-those women who are the delight of existence} . [She]_{6414-the duchess} was sprung from [a house not inferior to that with which [she]_{6414-the duchess} had blended]_{6416-a house not inferior to that with which she had blended} , and was gifted with that rare beauty which time ever spares , so that [she]_{6414-the duchess} seemed now only [the elder sister of [[her]_{6414-the duchess} own beautiful daughters]_{6418-her own beautiful daughters}]_{6417-the elder sister of her own beautiful daughters} . [She]_{6414-the duchess} too was distinguished by that perfect good breeding which is the result of nature and not of education : for it may be found in [a cottage]_{6419-a cottage} , and may be missed in [a palace]_{6420-a palace} . ' Tis a genial regard for the feelings of [others that springs from an absence of selfishness]_{6421-others that springs from an absence of selfishness} . [The Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , indeed , was in every sense [a fine lady]_{6423-a fine lady} ; [her]_{6414-the duchess} manners were refined and full of dignity ; but nothing in [the world]_{971-the world} could have induced [her]_{6414-the duchess} to appear bored when another was addressing or attempting to amuse [her]_{6414-the duchess} . [She]_{6414-the duchess} was not one of [those vulgar fine ladies who meet [you]_6426-you one day with a vacant stare as if unconscious of [your]_6426-you existence , and address [you]_6426-you on another in a tone of impertinent familiarity]_{6425-those vulgar fine ladies who meet you one day with a vacant stare as if unconscious of your existence , and address you on another in a tone of impertinent familiarity} . [Her]_{6414-the duchess} temper , indeed , was somewhat quick , which made this consideration for the feelings of [others]_1294-others still more admirable , for it was the result of a strict moral discipline acting on a good heart . Although the best of [wives]_6428-wives and [mothers]_6429-mothers , [she]_{6414-the duchess} had some charity for [[her]_{6414-the duchess} neighbours]_{6430-her neighbours} . Needing [herself]_{6414-the duchess} no indulgence , [she]_{6414-the duchess} could be indulgent ; and would by no means favour that straight - laced morality that would constrain the innocent play of the social body . [She]_{6414-the duchess} was accomplished , well read , and had a lively fancy . Add to this that sunbeam of [a happy home]_{6431-a happy home} , a gay and cheerful spirit in [its mistress]_{6432-its mistress} , and one might form some faint idea of [this gracious personage]_{6433-this gracious personage} . [The eldest son of this house]_{6434-the eldest son of this house} was now on [the continent]_{6435-the continent} ; of [[his]_{6434-the eldest son of this house} two younger brothers]_{6436-his two younger brothers} , [one]_1199-one was with [[his]_{6434-the eldest son of this house} regiment]_{6438-his regiment} , and [the other]_{6439-the other} was [[Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's friend at [Eton]_9-eton]_{6440-coningsby 's friend at eton} , [[our]_6441-our [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney}]_{6442-our henry sydney} . [The two eldest daughters]_{6443-the two eldest daughters} had just married , on the same day , and at the same altar ; and [the remaining one]_{6444-the remaining one} , [Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} , was still [a child]_{6445-a child} . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} had occupied a chief post in [the household]_{6447-the household} under [the late administration]_{6448-the late administration} , and [[his]_{860-the duke} present guests]_{6449-his present guests} chiefly consisted of [[his]_{860-the duke} former colleagues in office]_{6450-his former colleagues in office} . There were [several members of the late cabinet]_{6451-several members of the late cabinet} , [several members of [[his]_{860-the duke} Grace]_{6453-his grace} 's late boroughs]_{6452-several members of his grace 's late boroughs} , looking very much like [martyrs , full of suffering and of hope]_{6454-martyrs , full of suffering and of hope} . [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Mr. Taper]_325-taper were also [there]_878-there ; [they]_6456-they too had lost [their]_6456-they seats since 1832 ; but being [men of business]_{906-men of business} , and accustomed from early life to look about [them]_6456-they , [they]_6456-they had already commenced the combinations which on a future occasion were to bear [them]_6456-they back to [the assembly where [they]_6456-they were so missed]_{6458-the assembly where they were so missed} . [Taper]_325-taper had [his]_325-taper eye on [a small constituency which had escaped the fatal schedules , and where [he]_325-taper had what [they]_6456-they called a "_[0-i] connexion]_{6459-a small constituency which had escaped the fatal schedules , and where he had what they called a " connexion} ; " that is to say , [a section of the suffrages who had a lively remembrance of Treasury favours once bestowed by [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , and who had not been as liberally dealt with by [the existing powers]_{6461-the existing powers}]_{6460-a section of the suffrages who had a lively remembrance of treasury favours once bestowed by mr. taper , and who had not been as liberally dealt with by the existing powers} . This connexion of [Taper]_325-taper was in time to leaven the whole mass of [the constituent body]_{6462-the constituent body} , and make it rise in full rebellion against [[its]_{6462-the constituent body} present liberal representative]_{6463-its present liberal representative} , who , being [one of a majority of three hundred]_{6464-one of a majority of three hundred} , could get nothing when [he]_325-taper called at [Whitehall]_13-whitehall , or [Downing Street]_{72-downing street} . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , on the contrary , who was of a larger grasp of mind than [Taper , with more of imagination and device , but not so safe a man]_{6465-taper , with more of imagination and device , but not so safe a man} , was coquetting with [a manufacturing town]_{6466-a manufacturing town} and [a large constituency]_{6467-a large constituency} , where [he]_322-tadpole was to succeed by the aid of [the Wesleyans]_{6468-the wesleyans} , of which pious body [Tadpole]_322-tadpole had suddenly become [a most fervent admirer]_{6469-a most fervent admirer} . [The great Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} too was [a guest]_{6470-a guest} , out of Parliament , nor caring to be in ; but hearing that [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} friends]_{856-his friends} had some hopes , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} thought [he]_{317-mr. rigby} would just come down to dash [them]_{856-his friends} . The political grapes were sour for [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; [a prophet of evil]_{6472-a prophet of evil} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} preached only mortification and repentance and despair to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} late colleagues]_{6372-his late colleagues} . It was the only satisfaction left [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , except assuring [the Duke]_{860-the duke} that the finest pictures in [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} gallery]_{6475-his gallery} were copies , and recommending [him]_{317-mr. rigby} to pull down [Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} , and rebuild it on a design with which [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} would furnish [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . The battue and the banquet were over ; [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} had withdrawn ; and [the butler]_{1092-the butler} placed a fresh bottle of claret on the table . "_[0-i] And [you]_1801-you really think [you]_1801-you could give [us]_1802-us a majority , [Tadpole]_322-tadpole ? " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole with some ceremony took a memorandum - book out of [his]_322-tadpole pocket , amid the smiles and faint well - bred merriment of [[his]_322-tadpole friends]_{856-his friends} . "_[1801-you] [Tadpole]_322-tadpole is nothing without [his]_322-tadpole book , " whispered [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . "_{[322-tadpole]} It is here , " said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole , emphatically patting [his]_322-tadpole volume , "_{[322-tadpole]} a clear working majority of twenty - two . " "_{[322-tadpole]} Near sailing , that ! " cried [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . "_{[322-tadpole]} A far better majority than [the present government]_{1803-the present government} have , " said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[322-tadpole]} There is nothing like a good small majority , " said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , "_{[322-tadpole]} and a good registration . " "_{[322-tadpole]} Ay ! register , register , register ! " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . "_{[322-tadpole]} Those were immortal words . " "_{[322-tadpole]} [I]_0-i can tell [your]_1801-you Grace three far better ones , " said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole with a self - complacent air . "_[0-i] Object , object , object ! " "_[0-i] [You]_1801-you may register , and [you]_1801-you may object , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_[0-i] but [you]_1801-you will never get rid of Schedule A and Schedule B. " "_[0-i] But who could have supposed two years ago that affairs would be in [their]_1804-their present position , " said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper deferentially . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i foretold it , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [Every one]_{1328-every one} knows that [no government]_{6090-no government} now can last twelvemonths . " "_[0-i] [We]_1807-we may make [fresh boroughs]_{1808-fresh boroughs} , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[1807-we] [We]_1807-we have reduced [Shabbyton]_{451-shabbyton} at the last registration under three hundred . " "_[1807-we] And [the Wesleyans]_{452-the wesleyans} ! " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[452-the wesleyans]} [We]_1807-we never counted on [the Wesleyans]_{452-the wesleyans} ! " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am told [those Wesleyans]_{1809-those wesleyans} are really a very respectable body , " said [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe there is no very material difference between [their]_{1809-those wesleyans} tenets and those of [the Establishment]_{1810-the establishment} . [I]_0-i never heard of [them]_{1809-those wesleyans} much till lately . [We]_1807-we have too long confounded [them]_{1809-those wesleyans} with the mass of [the Dissenters]_{1811-the dissenters} , but [their]_{1809-those wesleyans} conduct at several of the latter elections proves that [they]_{1809-those wesleyans} are far from being unreasonable and [disloyal individuals]_{1812-disloyal individuals} . When [we]_1807-we come in , something should be done for [the Wesleyans]_{452-the wesleyans} , eh , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ? " "_{[317-mr. rigby]} All that [[your]_1813-your Lordship]_{5768-your lordship} can do for [the Wesleyans]_{6468-the wesleyans} is what [they]_{6468-the wesleyans} will very shortly do for [themselves]_{6468-the wesleyans} — appropriate a portion of the Church Revenues to [their]_{6468-the wesleyans} own use . " "_{[5768-your lordship]} Nay , nay , " said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole with a chuckle , "_{[5768-your lordship]} [I]_0-i do n't think [we]_1807-we shall find the Church attacked again in a hurry . [I]_0-i only wish [they]_{6468-the wesleyans} would try ! A good Church cry before a registration , " [he]_0-i continued rubbing [his]_0-i hands ; "_{[1816-my lord]} eh , [[my]_0-i Lord]_{1816-my lord} , [I]_0-i think that would do . " "_[0-i] But how are [we]_1807-we to turn [them]_{6468-the wesleyans} out ? " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . "_[1807-we] Ah ! " said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , "_[1807-we] that is a great question . " "_[1807-we] What do [you]_1817-you think of a repeal of the malt tax ? " said [Lord Fitz - Booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . "_[1817-you] [They]_{6468-the wesleyans} have been trying it on in — [shire]_1818-shire , and [I]_0-i am told it goes down very well . " "_[1817-you] No repeal of any tax , " said [Taper]_325-taper , sincerely shocked and shaking [his]_325-taper head ; "_[1817-you] and the malt - tax of all others . [I]_0-i am all against that . " "_[0-i] It is a very good cry though , if there be no other , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am all for a religious cry , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[0-i] It means nothing , and if successful , does not interfere with business when [we]_1807-we are in . " "_[1817-you] [You]_1817-you will have religious cries enough in a short time , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , rather wearied of any one speaking but [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} , and thereat [he]_{317-mr. rigby} commenced a discourse , which was , in fact , one of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} "_[1817-you] slashing " articles in petto on Church Reform , and which abounded in parallels between the present affairs and those of the reign of [Charles]_{362-buckhurst} I. [Tadpole who did not pretend to know anything but the state of the registration]_{6483-tadpole who did not pretend to know anything but the state of the registration} , and [Taper]_325-taper , whose political reading was confined to an intimate acquaintance with [the Red Book]_{453-the red book} and [Beatson]_454-beatson 's Political Index , which [he]_325-taper could repeat backwards , were silenced . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} , who was well instructed and liked to be talked to , sipped [his]_{860-the duke} claret and was rather amused by [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's lecture , particularly by one or two statements characterized by [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's happy audacity , but which [the Duke]_{860-the duke} was too indolent to question . [Lord Fitz - Booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} listened with [his]_{450-lord fitz - booby} mouth open , but rather bored . At length when there was a momentary pause [he]_0-i said : "_[1817-you] In [my]_0-i time , the regular thing was to move an amendment on the address . " "_[1817-you] Quite out of the question , " exclaimed [Tadpole]_322-tadpole with a scoff . "_[1817-you] Entirely given up , " said [Taper]_325-taper with a sneer . "_[1817-you] If [you]_1819-you will drink no more claret , [we]_1820-we will go and hear some music , " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . A breakfast at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} was a meal of some ceremony . [Every guest]_{6487-every guest} was expected to attend , and at a somewhat early hour . [[Their]_{6487-every guest} host]_{1386-their host} and [hostess]_6489-hostess set [them]_{6487-every guest} the example of punctuality . ' Tis an old form rigidly adhered to in [some great houses]_{6490-some great houses} , but it must be confessed does not contrast very agreeably with the easier arrangements of establishments of less pretension and of more modern order . The morning after the dinner to which [we]_1820-we have been recently introduced , there was [one individual absent from the breakfast table whose non - appearance could scarcely be passed over without notice]_{6491-one individual absent from the breakfast table whose non - appearance could scarcely be passed over without notice} ; and [several]_6492-several inquired with some anxiety , whether [[their]_6492-several host]_{1386-their host} were indisposed . "_[1820-we] [The Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} has received some letters from [London]_3-london which detain [him]_{321-the duke of wellington} , " replied [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} . "_{[321-the duke of wellington]} [He]_{321-the duke of wellington} will join [us]_1820-we . " "_[1821-your] [[Your]_1821-your Grace]_{5707-your grace} will be glad to hear that [[your]_1821-your son]_{1823-your son} [Henry]_{337-henry sydney} is very well , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; "_{[337-henry sydney]} [I]_0-i heard of [him]_{337-henry sydney} this morning . [Harry Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} enclosed [me]_0-i a letter for [[his]_{337-henry sydney} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , and tells [me]_0-i that [he]_{1007-his grandfather} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} had just had a capital run with [the King]_404-king 's hounds . " "_{[329-coningsby]} It is three years since [we]_1820-we have seen [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " said [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} . "_{[337-henry sydney]} Once [he]_{337-henry sydney} was often [here]_5716-here . [He]_{337-henry sydney} was a great favorite of [mine]_0-i . [I]_0-i hardly ever knew [a more interesting boy]_{1826-a more interesting boy} . " "_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i have done a great deal for [him]_{337-henry sydney} , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} is fond of [him]_{337-henry sydney} and wishes that [he]_{337-henry sydney} should make a figure ; but how [any one]_{875-any one} is to distinguish [himself]_{875-any one} now , [I]_0-i really am at a loss to comprehend . " "_[0-i] But are affairs so very bad ? " said [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , smiling . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought that [we]_1820-we were all regaining [our]_1820-we good sense and good temper . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe all the good sense and all the good temper in [England]_10-england are concentrated in [[your]_0-i Grace]_{5707-your grace} , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} very gallantly . "_{[5707-your grace]} [I]_0-i should be sorry to be such [a monopolist]_{1829-a monopolist} . But [Lord Fitz - Booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} was giving [me]_0-i last night quite a glowing report of [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole 's prospects for [the nation]_{1510-the nation} . [We]_1820-we were all to have [our]_1820-we own again ; and [Percy]_{433-mr. percival} to carry [the county]_{1831-the county} . " "_{[433-mr. percival]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Madam]_1833-madam , before twelve months are past there will not be [a county]_{1834-a county} in [England]_10-england . Why should there be ? If [boroughs]_{1835-boroughs} are to be disfranchised , why should [not counties]_{1836-not counties} be destroyed ? " At this moment [the Duke]_{860-the duke} entered , apparently agitated . [He]_0-i bowed to [[his]_0-i guests]_{1425-his guests} and apologized for [his]_0-i unusual absence . "_{[433-mr. percival]} The truth is , " [he]_0-i continued , "_{[433-mr. percival]} [I]_0-i have just received [a very important despatch]_{1837-a very important despatch} . An event has occurred which may materially affect affairs . [Lord Spencer]_{455-lord spencer} is dead . " A thunderbolt in a summer sky , as [Sir William Temple]_{456-sir william temple} says , could not have produced a greater sensation . The business of the repast ceased in a moment . The knives and forks were suddenly silent . All was still . "_{[455-lord spencer]} It is an immense event , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't see [my]_0-i way , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[0-i] When did [he]_{455-lord spencer} die ? " said [Lord Fitz - Booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't believe it , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [They]_1838-they have got [[their]_1838-they man]_{1839-their man} ready , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[1838-they] It is impossible to say what will happen , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[1838-they] Now is the time for an amendment on the address , " said [Fitz - Booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . "_[1838-they] There are two reasons which convince [me]_0-i that [Lord Spencer]_{455-lord spencer} is not dead , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i fear there is no doubt of it , " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , shaking [his]_0-i head . "_[0-i] [Lord Althorp]_{427-lord althorp} was [the only man who could keep [them]_1838-they together]_{1840-the only man who could keep them together} , " said [Lord Fitz - Booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . "_{[427-lord althorp]} On the contrary , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[427-lord althorp]} If [I]_0-i be right in [[my]_0-i man]_{1841-my man} , and [I]_0-i have no doubt of it , [you]_1842-you will have a radical programme and [they]_1838-they will be stronger than ever . " "_[1842-you] Do [you]_1842-you think [they]_1838-they can get the steam up again ? " said [Taper]_325-taper , musingly . "_[1838-they] [They]_1838-they will bid high , " replied [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[1838-they] Nothing could be more unfortunate than this death . Things were going on so well and so quietly ! [The Wesleyans]_{6468-the wesleyans} almost with [us]_1844-us ! " "_{[6468-the wesleyans]} And [Shabbyton]_{451-shabbyton} , too ! " mournfully exclaimed [Taper]_325-taper . "_[1838-they] Another registration and quiet times , and [I]_0-i could have reduced the constituency to two hundred and fifty . " "_[0-i] If [Lord Spencer]_{455-lord spencer} had died on the 10th , " said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[455-lord spencer]} it must have been known to [Henry Rivers]_{457-henry rivers} . And [I]_0-i have a letter from [Henry Rivers]_{457-henry rivers} by this post . Now , [Althorp]_{427-lord althorp} is in [Northamptonshire]_{89-northamptonshire} , mark that , and [Northamptonshire]_{89-northamptonshire} is [a county]_{1834-a county} — " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , "_[0-i] pardon [me]_0-i for interrupting [you]_{317-mr. rigby} . Unhappily , there is no doubt [Lord Spencer]_{455-lord spencer} is dead , for [I]_0-i am [one of [[his]_{455-lord spencer} executors]_{1848-his executors}]_{1847-one of his executors} . " This announcement silenced even [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , and the conversation now entirely merged in speculations on what would occur . [Numerous]_458-numerous were the conjectures hazarded , but the prevailing impression was , that this unforeseen event might embarrass those secret expectations of Court succour in which [a certain section of [the party]_{5724-the party}]_{6501-a certain section of the party} had for some time reason to indulge . From the moment , however , of the announcement of [Lord Spencer]_{455-lord spencer} 's death , a change might be visibly observed in the tone of the party at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} . [They]_{5724-the party} became silent , moody , and restless . There seemed a general , though not avowed , conviction that a crisis of some kind or other was at hand . The post too brought letters every day from [town]_1088-town teeming with fanciful speculations , and occasionally mysterious hopes . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i kept this cover for [Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} , " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} pensively , as [he]_0-i loaded [his]_0-i gun on the morning of the 14th . "_[0-i] Do [you]_{317-mr. rigby} know , [I]_0-i was always against [his]_{367-sir robert peel} going to [Rome]_14-rome ? " "_[0-i] It is very odd , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i was thinking of the very same thing . " "_[0-i] It will be fifteen years before [England]_10-england will see [a Tory Government]_{1849-a tory government} , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , drawing [his]_{317-mr. rigby} ramrod , "_[0-i] and then it will only last five months . " "_{[459-melbourne]} [Melbourne]_{459-melbourne} , [Althorp]_{427-lord althorp} , and [Durham]_{423-lord durham} — all in [the Lords]_{1850-the lords} , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_{[1851-three leaders]} [Three leaders]_{1851-three leaders} ! [They]_{1851-three leaders} must quarrel . " "_{[1851-three leaders]} If [Durham]_{423-lord durham} come in , mark [me]_0-i , [he]_{423-lord durham} will dissolve on Household Suffrage and the Ballot , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[423-lord durham]} Not near as good a cry as [Church]_{33-the church} , " replied [Taper]_325-taper . "_{[423-lord durham]} With the Malt Tax , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[423-lord durham]} Church will not do against Household Suffrage and Ballot without the Malt Tax . " "_{[423-lord durham]} Malt Tax is madness , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_{[1853-a good farmer 's friend]} [[A good farmer]_{1852-a good farmer} 's friend]_{1853-a good farmer 's friend} cry without Malt Tax , would work just as well . " "_[1854-they] [They]_1854-they will never dissolve , " said [the Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} . "_[1854-they] [They]_1854-they are so strong . " "_[1854-they] [They]_1854-they can not go on with three hundred majority , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[1854-they] Forty is as much as can be managed with [open constituencies]_{1855-open constituencies} . " "_{[423-lord durham]} If [he]_{423-lord durham} had only gone to [Paris]_27-paris instead of [Rome]_14-rome ! " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . "_{[423-lord durham]} Yes , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[423-lord durham]} [I]_0-i could have written to [him]_{423-lord durham} then by every post , and undeceived [him]_{423-lord durham} as to [his]_{423-lord durham} position . " "_[0-i] After all , [he]_{423-lord durham} is [the only man]_{1856-the only man} , " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} ; "_{[423-lord durham]} and [I]_0-i really believe [the country]_{5717-the country} thinks so . " "_[0-i] Pray , what is [the country]_{5717-the country} ? " inquired [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [The country]_{5717-the country} is nothing ; it is [the constituency [you]_1861-you have to deal with]_{1860-the constituency you have to deal with} . " "_{[1860-the constituency you have to deal with]} And to manage [them]_{1860-the constituency you have to deal with} [you]_1861-you must have a good cry , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[1861-you] All now depends upon a good cry . " "_[1861-you] So much for the science of politics , " said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , bringing down a pheasant . "_[1861-you] How [Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} would have enjoyed this cover ! " "_{[367-sir robert peel]} [He]_{367-sir robert peel} will have plenty of time for sport during [his]_{367-sir robert peel} life , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . On the evening of the 15th of November , [a despatch]_{6508-a despatch} arrived at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , informing [[his]_{18-beaumanoir} Grace]_{6453-his grace} that [the King]_{5706-the king} had dismissed [the Whig Ministry]_{6511-the whig ministry} , and sent for [the Duke of [Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington}]_{851-the duke of wellington} . Thus the first agitating suspense was over ; to be succeeded however by expectation still more anxious . It was remarkable that [every individual]_{6513-every individual} suddenly found that [he]_{6513-every individual} had particular business in [London]_3-london which could not be neglected . [The Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} very properly pleaded [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} executorial duties ; but begged [[his]_{321-the duke of wellington} guests]_{1425-his guests} on no account to be disturbed by [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} inevitable absence . [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} had just received a letter from [[his]_{450-lord fitz - booby} daughter who was extremely indisposed at [Brighton]_92-brighton]_{6515-his daughter who was extremely indisposed at brighton} , and [he]_{450-lord fitz - booby} was most anxious to reach [her]_{6515-his daughter who was extremely indisposed at brighton} . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole had to receive deputations from [Wesleyans]_{6516-wesleyans} , and well - registered boroughs anxious to receive [well - principled candidates]_{6517-well - principled candidates} . [Taper]_325-taper was off to get the first job at [the contingent Treasury]_{6518-the contingent treasury} , in favour of [the Borough of [Shabbyton]_{451-shabbyton}]_{93-the borough of shabbyton} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} alone was silent ; but [he]_{317-mr. rigby} quietly ordered a post - chaise at daybreak , and long before [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} fellow guests]_{6519-his fellow guests} were roused from [their]_{6519-his fellow guests} slumbers , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was halfway to [London]_3-london , ready to give advice either at [the Pavilion]_{6520-the pavilion} or [Apsley House]_{23-apsley house} . Although it is far from improbable that , had [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} been in [England]_10-england in the autumn of 1834 , [the Whig government]_{6521-the whig government} would not have been dismissed ; nevertheless , whatever may be now the opinion of the policy of that measure ; whether it be looked on as a premature movement which necessarily led to the compact re - organization of [the Liberal party]_{6080-the liberal party} , or as [a great stroke of State , which , by securing at all events a dissolution of the Parliament of 1832]_{6523-a great stroke of state , which , by securing at all events a dissolution of the parliament of 1832} , restored the healthy balance of parties in [the Legislature]_{6524-the legislature} ; questions into which [we]_6525-we do not now wish to enter ; it must be generally admitted , that the conduct of [every individual eminently concerned in that great historical transaction]_{6526-every individual eminently concerned in that great historical transaction} was characterized by the rarest and most admirable quality of public life — moral courage . [The Sovereign who dismissed [a Ministry]_{6528-a ministry} apparently supported by an overwhelming majority in [the Parliament]_{6300-the parliament} and [the nation]_{1510-the nation}]_{6527-the sovereign who dismissed a ministry apparently supported by an overwhelming majority in the parliament and the nation} , and called to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} councils [the absent chief of [a parliamentary section]_{6532-a parliamentary section} , scarcely numbering at that moment [one hundred and forty individuals]_{6533-one hundred and forty individuals} , and of [a party in [the country]_{5717-the country} supposed to be utterly discomfited by a recent revolution]_{6534-a party in the country supposed to be utterly discomfited by a recent revolution} ; [the two ministers who in this absence provisionally administered the affairs of [the kingdom]_{6537-the kingdom}]_{6536-the two ministers who in this absence provisionally administered the affairs of the kingdom} in the teeth of an enraged and unscrupulous opposition , and perhaps [themselves]_{6536-the two ministers who in this absence provisionally administered the affairs of the kingdom} not sustained by a profound conviction , that the arrival of [[their]_{6536-the two ministers who in this absence provisionally administered the affairs of the kingdom} expected leader]_{6538-their expected leader} would convert [[their]_{6536-the two ministers who in this absence provisionally administered the affairs of the kingdom} provisional]_{6539-their provisional} into a permanent position]_{6531-the absent chief of a parliamentary section , scarcely numbering at that moment one hundred and forty individuals , and of a party in the country supposed to be utterly discomfited by a recent revolution ; the two ministers who in this absence provisionally administered the affairs of the kingdom in the teeth of an enraged and unscrupulous opposition , and perhaps themselves not sustained by a profound conviction , that the arrival of their expected leader would convert their provisional into a permanent position} ; above all , [the statesman who accepted the great charge at a time and under circumstances which marred probably the deep projects of [his]_{6540-the statesman who accepted the great charge at a time and under circumstances which marred probably the deep projects of his own prescient sagacity and maturing ambition} own prescient sagacity and maturing ambition]_{6540-the statesman who accepted the great charge at a time and under circumstances which marred probably the deep projects of his own prescient sagacity and maturing ambition} ; were [all men gifted with a high spirit of enterprise , and animated by that active fortitude which is the soul of free governments]_{6541-all men gifted with a high spirit of enterprise , and animated by that active fortitude which is the soul of free governments} . It was a lively season , that winter of 1834 ! What hopes , what fears , and what bets ! From the day on which [Mr. Hudson]_{460-mr. hudson} was to arrive at [Rome]_14-rome to the election of [the Speaker]_{6542-the speaker} , not a contingency that was not the subject of a wager ! [The people]_{1127-the people} sprang up like mushrooms ; [town]_1088-town suddenly became full . [Everybody who had been in office]_{6545-everybody who had been in office} , and [everybody who wished to be in office]_{6546-everybody who wished to be in office} ; [everybody who had ever had anything]_{6547-everybody who had ever had anything} , and [everybody who ever expected to have anything]_{6548-everybody who ever expected to have anything} ; were alike visible . All of course by mere accident ; [one]_1199-one might meet [the same men]_{6550-the same men} regularly every day for a month , who were only passing through [town]_1088-town . Now was the time for [men]_5722-men to come forward who had never despaired of [[their]_5722-men country]_{6384-their country} . True , [they]_5722-men had voted for the Reform Bill , but that was to prevent a revolution . And now [they]_5722-men were quite ready to vote against the Reform Bill , but this was to prevent a dissolution . [These]_6554-their are [the true patriots whose confidence in the good sense of [[their]_6554-their countrymen]_{6556-their countrymen} and in [their]_6554-their own selfishness is about equal]_{6555-the true patriots whose confidence in the good sense of their countrymen and in their own selfishness is about equal} . In the meantime , [the hundred and forty]_{6557-the hundred and forty} threw a grim glance on [the numerous waiters on [Providence]_{529-providence}]_{6558-the numerous waiters on providence} , and [amiable trimmers]_{6559-amiable trimmers} , who affectionately inquired every day when news might be expected of [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} . Though too weak to form [a government]_{6224-a government} , and having contributed in no wise by [their]_5722-men exertions to the fall of the late , [the cohort of [Parliamentary Tories]_{6562-parliamentary tories}]_{6561-the cohort of parliamentary tories} felt all the alarm of [[men]_5722-men , who have accidentally stumbled on some treasure - trove , on the suspicious sympathy of [[their]_5722-men new allies]_{6565-their new allies}]_{6564-men , who have accidentally stumbled on some treasure - trove , on the suspicious sympathy of their new allies} . But after all , who were to form [the government]_{930-the government} , and what was [the government]_{930-the government} to be ? Was it to be a Tory government , or [an Enlightened - Spirit of the Age , Liberal - Moderate - Reform government]_{6568-an enlightened - spirit of the age , liberal - moderate - reform government} ; was it to be a government of high philosophy or of low practice ; of principle or of expediency ; of great measures or of [little men]_{6569-little men} ? A government of [statesmen]_{6293-statesmen} , or of [clerks]_6571-clerks ? Of [Humbug]_96-humbug or of [Humdrum]_97-humdrum ? Great questions these , but unfortunately there was [nobody]_880-nobody to answer [them]_6573-them . [They]_5722-men tried [the Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} ; but nothing could be pumped out of [him]_{321-the duke of wellington} . All that [he]_{321-the duke of wellington} knew , which [he]_{321-the duke of wellington} told in [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} curt husky manner was , that [he]_{321-the duke of wellington} had to carry on [the King]_{5706-the king} 's government . As for [[his]_{321-the duke of wellington} solitary colleague]_{6575-his solitary colleague} , [he]_{321-the duke of wellington} listened and smiled , and then in [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} musical voice asked [them]_{6575-his solitary colleague} questions in return , which is the best possible mode of avoiding awkward inquiries . It was very unfair this ; for [no one]_{1022-no one} knew what tone to take ; whether [they]_{6575-his solitary colleague} should go down to [their]_{6575-his solitary colleague} public dinners and denounce the Reform Act , or praise it ; whether [the Church]_{1228-the church} was to be re - modelled or only admonished ; whether [Ireland]_70-ireland was to be conquered or conciliated . "_{[367-sir robert peel]} This ca n't go on much longer , " said [Taper]_325-taper to [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , as [they]_1862-they reviewed together [their]_1862-they electioneering correspondence on the Ist of December ; "_[1862-they] [We]_1862-they have no cry . " "_[1863-he] [He]_1863-he is half way by this time , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole ; "_[1863-he] send an extract from a private letter to [the Standard]_{1864-the standard} , dated Augsburg , and say [he]_1863-he will be [here]_5716-here in four days . " At last [he]_1863-he came ; [the great man in a great position , summoned from [Rome]_14-rome to govern [England]_10-england]_{6578-the great man in a great position , summoned from rome to govern england} . The very day that [he]_1863-he arrived , [he]_1863-he had [his]_1863-he audience with [the King]_{5706-the king} . It was two days after this audience ; [the town]_{5934-the town} , though November , in a state of great excitement ; [clubs]_6581-clubs crowded , not only [morning - rooms]_{6582-morning - rooms} , but [halls]_6583-halls and staircases swarming with [members eager to give and to receive rumours equally vain]_{6584-members eager to give and to receive rumours equally vain} ; [streets]_6585-streets lined with [cabs and chariots]_{6586-cabs and chariots} , [grooms and horses]_{6587-grooms and horses} ; it was two days after [this audience]_{6588-this audience} that [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , celebrated for [his]_{353-mr. ormsby} political dinners , gave one to [a very numerous party]_{6589-a very numerous party} . Indeed [[his]_{353-mr. ormsby} saloons]_{6590-his saloons} to - day , during the half - hour of gathering which precedes dinner , offered in [the various groups]_{6591-the various groups} , the anxious countenances , the inquiring voices , and the mysterious whispers , rather the character of an Exchange or [Bourse]_461-bourse than the tone of a festive society . [Here]_5716-here might be marked [a murmuring knot of grey - headed privy - counsellors who had held fat offices under [Percival and Liverpool]_462-percy , and who looked back to the Reform Act as to a hideous dream]_{6593-a murmuring knot of grey - headed privy - counsellors who had held fat offices under percival and liverpool , and who looked back to the reform act as to a hideous dream} ; there [some middle - aged aspirants]_{6594-some middle - aged aspirants} might be observed who had lost [their]_{6594-some middle - aged aspirants} seats in the convulsion , but who flattered [themselves]_{6594-some middle - aged aspirants} [they]_{6594-some middle - aged aspirants} had done something for the party in the interval by spending nothing except [their]_{6594-some middle - aged aspirants} breath in fighting hopeless boroughs , and occasionally publishing a pamphlet , which really produced less effect than chalking the walls . Light as air , and proud as [a young peacock]_{6595-a young peacock} , tripped on [his]_{6595-a young peacock} toes [a young Tory , who had contrived to keep [his]_{6595-a young peacock} seat in a Parliament where [he]_{6595-a young peacock} had done nothing , but who thought [an Under Secretaryship]_{6597-an under secretaryship} was now secure , particularly as [he]_{6595-a young peacock} was [the son of [a noble Lord who had also in a public capacity]_{6599-a noble lord who had also in a public capacity} plundered and blundered in the good old time]_{6598-the son of a noble lord who had also in a public capacity plundered and blundered in the good old time}]_{6596-a young tory , who had contrived to keep his seat in a parliament where he had done nothing , but who thought an under secretaryship was now secure , particularly as he was the son of a noble lord who had also in a public capacity plundered and blundered in the good old time} . [The true political adventurer , who with dull desperation had stuck at nothing , had never neglected a treasury note]_{6600-the true political adventurer , who with dull desperation had stuck at nothing , had never neglected a treasury note} , had been present at every division , never spoke when [he]_{6595-a young peacock} was asked to be silent , and was always ready on any subject when [they]_6601-they wanted [him]_{6595-a young peacock} to open [his]_{6595-a young peacock} mouth ; who had treated [[his]_{6595-a young peacock} leaders]_{6602-his leaders} with servility even behind [their]_{6602-his leaders} backs , and was happy for the day if [a future Secretary of the Treasury]_{6603-a future secretary of the treasury} bowed to [him]_{6595-a young peacock} ; who had not only discountenanced discontent in [the party]_{5724-the party} , but had regularly reported in strict confidence every instance of insubordination which came to [his]_{6595-a young peacock} knowledge ; might there too be detected under all the agonies of the crisis ; just beginning to feel the dread misgiving , whether being [a slave]_{6605-a slave} and [a sneak]_{6606-a sneak} were sufficient qualifications for office , without [family]_6607-family or connexion . [Poor fellow]_{6608-poor fellow} ! half the industry [he]_{6595-a young peacock} had wasted on [his]_{6595-a young peacock} cheerless craft might have made [his]_{6595-a young peacock} fortune in some decent trade ! In dazzling contrast with these throes of low ambition , were [some brilliant personages who had just scampered up from [Melton]_{562-mr. melton}]_{6609-some brilliant personages who had just scampered up from melton} , thinking it probable that [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} might want [some moral lords of [the bed - chamber]_{6611-the bed - chamber}]_{6610-some moral lords of the bed - chamber} . Whatever may have been [their]_{6609-some brilliant personages who had just scampered up from melton} private fears or feelings , all however seemed smiling and significant ; as if [they]_{6609-some brilliant personages who had just scampered up from melton} knew something if [they]_{6609-some brilliant personages who had just scampered up from melton} chose to tell it , and that something very much to [their]_{6609-some brilliant personages who had just scampered up from melton} own satisfaction . The only grave countenance that was occasionally ushered into [the room]_{854-the room} belonged to [some individual whose destiny was not in doubt]_{6613-some individual whose destiny was not in doubt} , and who was already practising the official air that was in future to repress the familiarity of [[his]_{6613-some individual whose destiny was not in doubt} former fellow - strugglers]_{6614-his former fellow - strugglers} . "_[1863-he] Do [you]_1866-you hear anything ? " said [a great noble , who wanted something in the general scramble]_{6615-a great noble , who wanted something in the general scramble} , but what [he]_{6615-a great noble , who wanted something in the general scramble} knew not ; only [he]_{6615-a great noble , who wanted something in the general scramble} had a vague feeling [he]_{6615-a great noble , who wanted something in the general scramble} ought to have something , having made such great sacrifices . "_[1863-he] There is a report that [Clifford]_388-clifford is to be secretary to [the Board of Control]_{1867-the board of control} , " said [Mr. Earwig]_{463-mr. earwig} , whose whole soul was in this subaltern arrangement , of which [the Minister of course]_{6616-the minister of course} had not even thought ; "_[1863-he] but [I]_0-i can not trace it to [any authority]_{1868-any authority} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wonder who will be [[their]_1869-their Master of the Horse]_{1870-their master of the horse} , " said [the great noble]_{6617-the great noble} , loving gossip though [he]_{6617-the great noble} despised [the gossipper]_{6618-the gossipper} . "_{[388-clifford]} [Clifford]_388-clifford has done nothing for [the party]_{5724-the party} , " said [Mr. Earwig]_{463-mr. earwig} . "_{[388-clifford]} [I]_0-i dare say [Rambrooke]_{464-rambrooke} will have [the Buckhounds]_{465-the buckhounds} , " said [the great noble]_{6617-the great noble} musingly . "_[0-i] [[Your]_0-i Lordship]_{5768-your lordship} has not heard [Clifford]_388-clifford 's name mentioned ? " continued [Mr. Earwig]_{463-mr. earwig} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i should think [they]_{5768-your lordship} had not come to that sort of thing , " said [the great noble]_{6617-the great noble} with ill - disguised contempt . "_[0-i] The first thing after the Cabinet is formed , is the Household : the things [you]_0-i talk of are done last , " and [he]_{6617-the great noble} turned upon [his]_{6617-the great noble} heel , and met the imperturbable countenance and clear sarcastic eye of [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i have not heard anything ? " asked [the great noble of [[his]_{6617-the great noble} brother]_{6219-his brother} patrician]_{6621-the great noble of his brother patrician} . "_[0-i] Yes , a great deal since [I]_0-i have been in [this room]_{1873-this room} ; but unfortunately it is all untrue . " "_{[464-rambrooke]} There is a report that [Rambrooke]_{464-rambrooke} is to have the Buck - hounds ; but [I]_0-i can not trace it to any authority . " "_[0-i] Pooh ! " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't see that [Rambrooke]_{464-rambrooke} should have the Buck - hounds any more than [anybody else]_{1874-anybody else} . What sacrifices has [he]_{464-rambrooke} made ? " "_{[464-rambrooke]} Past sacrifices are nothing , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . \ "_{[464-rambrooke]} Present sacrifices are the thing [we]_1875-we want:—men who will sacrifice [their]_1876-their principles , and join [us]_1875-we . " "_[0-i] [You]_0-i have not heard [Rambrooke]_{464-rambrooke} 's name mentioned ? " "_[0-i] When [a Minister]_{1047-a minister} has [no Cabinet]_{1878-no cabinet} , and only [one hundred and forty supporters in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons}]_{1879-one hundred and forty supporters in the house of commons} , [he]_{1047-a minister} has something else to think of than places at [Court]_1881-court , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} slowly turned away to ask [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , whether it were true that [Jenny Colon]_{466-jenny colon} was coming over . Shortly after this , [[Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} 's father]_{6623-henry sydney 's father} , who dined with [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , drew [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} into a window and said in an under tone : "_{[1047-a minister]} So there is to be a kind of programme : something is to be written . " "_[1875-we] Well , [we]_1875-we want a cue , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i heard of this last night : [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} has written something . " [The Duke]_{860-the duke} shook [his]_{860-the duke} head . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} No ; [Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} means to do it [himself]_{367-sir robert peel} . " But at this moment [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} begged [[his]_{353-mr. ormsby} Grace]_{6453-his grace} to lead [them]_1875-we to dinner . "_{[367-sir robert peel]} Something is to be written . " It is curious to recall the vague terms in which the first projection of documents , that are to exercise a vast influence on the course of affairs or the minds of [nations]_6626-nations , is often mentioned . This "_{[367-sir robert peel]} something to be written " was written ; and speedily ; and has ever since been talked of . [We]_1875-we believe [we]_1875-we may venture to assume that at no period during the movements of 1834 - 5 , did [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} ever believe in the success of [his]_{367-sir robert peel} administration . Its mere failure could occasion [him]_{367-sir robert peel} little dissatisfaction ; [he]_{367-sir robert peel} was compensated for it by the noble opportunity afforded to [him]_{367-sir robert peel} for the display of those great qualities , both moral and intellectual , which the swaddling - clothes of a routine prosperity had long repressed , but of which [his]_{367-sir robert peel} opposition to the Reform Bill had given to [the nation]_{1510-the nation} a very significant intimation . The brief administration elevated [him]_{367-sir robert peel} in public opinion , and even in the eye of [Europe]_25-europe ; and it is probable that a much longer term of power would not have contributed more to [his]_{367-sir robert peel} fame . The probable effect of the premature effort of [[his]_{367-sir robert peel} party]_{6076-his party} on [his]_{367-sir robert peel} future position as [a Minister]_{1047-a minister} was however far from being as satisfactory . At the lowest ebb of [his]_{367-sir robert peel} political fortunes , it can not be doubted that [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} looked forward , perhaps through the vista of many years , to a period when [the national mind]_{6630-the national mind} arrived by reflection and experience at certain conclusions , would seek in [him]_{367-sir robert peel} a powerful expositor of [its]_{6630-the national mind} convictions . [His]_{367-sir robert peel} time of life permitted [him]_{367-sir robert peel} to be tranquil in adversity , and to profit by its salutary uses . [He]_{367-sir robert peel} would then have acceded to power as [the representative of [a Creed]_{6632-a creed} , instead of being [the leader of [a Confederacy]_{6634-a confederacy}]_{6633-the leader of a confederacy}]_{6631-the representative of a creed , instead of being the leader of a confederacy} , and [he]_{367-sir robert peel} would have been supported by earnest and enduring enthusiasm , instead of by that churlish sufferance which is the result of a supposed balance of advantages in [his]_{367-sir robert peel} favour . This is the consequence of the tactics of [those short - sighted intriguers , who persisted in looking upon a revolution as a mere party struggle]_{6635-those short - sighted intriguers , who persisted in looking upon a revolution as a mere party struggle} ; and would not permit the mind of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} to work through the inevitable phases that awaited it . In 1834 [England]_10-england , though frightened at the reality of Reform , still adhered to its phrases ; it was inclined , as practical [England]_10-england , to maintain existing institutions ; but , as theoretical [England]_10-england , it was suspicious that [they]_10-england were indefensible . [No one]_{1022-no one} had arisen either in Parliament , or [the Universities]_{6638-the universities} , or the Press , to lead [the public mind]_{6639-the public mind} to the investigation of principles ; and not to mistake , in [their]_10-england reformations , the corruption of practice for fundamental ideas . It was [this perplexed , ill - informed , jaded , shallow generation]_{6640-this perplexed , ill - informed , jaded , shallow generation} , repeating cries which [they]_10-england did not comprehend , and wearied with the endless ebullitions of [their]_10-england own barren conceit , that [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} was summoned to govern . It was from such materials , ample in quantity , but in all spiritual qualities most deficient ; with great numbers , largely acred , consoled up to [their]_10-england chins , but without knowledge , genius , thought , truth , or faith , that [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} was to form a "_{[367-sir robert peel]} great Conservative party on a comprehensive basis . " That [he]_{367-sir robert peel} did this like [a dextrous politician]_{6641-a dextrous politician} , who can deny ? Whether [he]_{367-sir robert peel} realized those prescient views of [a great statesman in which [he]_{367-sir robert peel} had doubtless indulged , and in which , though still clogged by the leadership of 1834 , [he]_{367-sir robert peel} may yet find fame for [himself]_{367-sir robert peel} , and salvation for [[his]_{367-sir robert peel} country]_{6643-his country}]_{6642-a great statesman in which he had doubtless indulged , and in which , though still clogged by the leadership of 1834 , he may yet find fame for himself , and salvation for his country} , is altogether another question . [His]_{367-sir robert peel} difficult attempt was expressed in an address to [[his]_{367-sir robert peel} constituents]_{6644-his constituents} , which now ranks among state papers . [We]_6645-we shall attempt briefly to consider it with the impartiality of the future . The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct [a party without principles]_{6646-a party without principles} ; [its]_{6646-a party without principles} basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism ; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity . At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm , the confederation was convenient , and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused . But when the perturbation was a little subsided , and [men]_5722-men began to inquire why [they]_5722-men were banded together , the difficulty of defining [their]_5722-men purpose proved that [the league , however respectable]_{6648-the league , however respectable} , was not [a party]_{6649-a party} . [The leaders]_{6650-the leaders} indeed might profit by [their]_{6650-the leaders} eminent position to obtain power for [their]_{6650-the leaders} individual gratification , but it was impossible to secure [[their]_{6650-the leaders} followers]_{6651-their followers} that which , after all , must be the great recompense of [a political party]_{6652-a political party} , the putting in practice of [their]_{6650-the leaders} opinions ; for [they]_{6650-the leaders} had none . There was indeed a considerable shouting about what [they]_{6650-the leaders} called Conservative principles ; but the awkward question naturally arose , what will [you]_6653-you conserve ? The prerogatives of [the Crown]_{6654-the crown} , provided they are not exercised ; the independence of [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} , provided it is not asserted ; the Ecclesiastical estate , provided it is regulated by [a commission of [laymen]_6657-laymen]_{6656-a commission of laymen} . Everything in short that is established , as long as it is\a phrase and not a fact . In the meantime , while forms and phrases are religiously cherished in order to make the semblance of a creed , the rule of practice is to bend to the passion or combination of the hour . Conservativism assumes in theory that everything established should be maintained ; but adopts in practice that everything that is established is indefensible . To reconcile this theory and this practice , [they]_{6650-the leaders} produce what [they]_{6650-the leaders} call "_{[367-sir robert peel]} the best bargain ; " some arrangement which has no principle and no purpose ; except to obtain a temporary pause of agitation , until the mind of [the Conservatives without a guide and without an aim , distracted , tempted , and bewildered]_{6658-the conservatives without a guide and without an aim , distracted , tempted , and bewildered} , is prepared for another arrangement , equally statesmanlike with the preceding one . Conservativism was an attempt to carry on affairs by substituting the fulfillment of the duties of office for the performance of the functions of government ; and to maintain this negative system by the mere influence of property , reputable private conduct , and what are called good connexions . Conservativism discards Prescription , shrinks from Principle , disavows Progress ; having rejected all respect for Antiquity , it offers no redress for the Present , and makes no preparation for the Future . It is obvious that for a time , under favourable circumstances , such a confederation might succeed ; but it is equally clear , that on the arrival of one of those critical conjunctures that will periodically occur in [all states]_{6659-all states} , and which such an unimpassioned system is even calculated ultimately to create , all power of resistance will be wanting ; the barren curse of political infidelity will paralyze all action ; and the Conservative Constitution will be discovered to be a Caput Mortuum . In the meantime , after dinner , [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper , who were among [the guests of [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby}]_{6660-the guests of mr. ormsby} , withdrew to a distant sofa , out of earshot , and indulged in confidential talk . "_{[367-sir robert peel]} Such a strength in debate was never before found on a Treasury bench , " said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole ; "_{[367-sir robert peel]} [the other side]_{1882-the other side} will be dumfounded . " "_{[1882-the other side]} And what do [you]_1883-you put [our]_1884-our numbers at now ? " inquired [Mr. Taper]_325-taper . "_[1883-you] Would [you]_1883-you take fifty - five for [our]_1884-our majority ? " rejoined [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[1883-you] It is not so much the tail [they]_1885-they have , as the excuse [their]_1885-they junction will be for [the moderate , sensible men]_{1886-the moderate , sensible men} to come over , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_{[1886-the moderate , sensible men]} [[Our]_1884-our friend]_{6335-our friend} , [Sir Everard]_{467-sir everard} for example , it would settle [him]_{6335-our friend} . " "_{[467-sir everard]} [He]_{6335-our friend} is [a solemn impostor]_{1888-a solemn impostor} , " rejoined [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole ; "_{[6335-our friend]} but [he]_{6335-our friend} is [a Baronet]_{1889-a baronet} and [a county member]_{1890-a county member} , and very much looked up to by [the Wesleyans]_{6468-the wesleyans} . [The other men]_{1892-the other men} , [I]_0-i know , have refused [him]_{6335-our friend} a peerage . " "_{[1892-the other men]} And [we]_1884-our might hold out judicious hopes , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_{[1892-the other men]} [No one]_{1022-no one} can do that better than [you]_0-i , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am apt to say too much about those things . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i make it a rule never to open [my]_0-i mouth on such subjects , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[0-i] A nod or a wink will speak volumes . [An affectionate pressure of the hand]_{1894-an affectionate pressure of the hand} will sometimes do a great deal ; and [I]_0-i have promised many a peerage without committing [myself]_0-i by an ingenious habit of deference which can not be mistaken by [the future noble]_{1895-the future noble} . " "_{[1892-the other men]} [I]_0-i wonder what [they]_{1892-the other men} will do with [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[1892-the other men]} [He]_{317-mr. rigby} wants a good deal , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i what , [Mr. Taper]_325-taper ; the time is gone by when [a Marquess of [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{1896-a marquess of monmouth} was Letter A. No . 1 . " "_{[1896-a marquess of monmouth]} Very true , [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . [A wise man]_{1897-a wise man} would do well now to look to [the great middle class]_{1898-the great middle class} , as [I]_0-i said the other day to [the electors of [Shabbyton]_{451-shabbyton}]_{1899-the electors of shabbyton} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i had sooner be supported by [the Wesleyans]_{452-the wesleyans} , " said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole , "_{[452-the wesleyans]} than by all [the Marquesses in the peerage]_{1900-the marquesses in the peerage} . " "_[0-i] At the same time , " said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , "_[0-i] [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} is [a considerable man]_{1901-a considerable man} . If [we]_1902-we want a slashing article — " "_[1902-we] Pooh ! " said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [He]_{317-mr. rigby} is quite gone by . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} takes three months for [his]_{317-mr. rigby} slashing articles . Give [me]_0-i [a man who can write [a leader]_{6226-a leader}]_{1903-a man who can write a leader} . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ca n't write [a leader]_{6226-a leader} . " "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [Very few]_{1906-very few} can , " said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} However , [I]_0-i do n't think much of the Press . [Its]_1907-its power is gone by . [They]_1907-its overdid it . " "_[1907-its] There is [Tom Chudleigh]_{468-chudleigh} , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_{[468-chudleigh]} What is [he]_1908-he to have ? " "_{[468-chudleigh]} Nothing , [I]_0-i hope , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hate [him]_1908-he . [A coxcomb]_{1909-a coxcomb} ! cracking [his]_1908-he jokes and laughing at [us]_1910-us . " "_[1908-he] [He]_1908-he has done a good deal for the party , though , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[1908-he] That , to be sure , is only an additional reason for throwing [him]_1908-he over , as [he]_1908-he is too far committed to venture to oppose [us]_1910-us . But [I]_0-i am afraid from something that dropped to - day , that [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} thinks [he]_1908-he has claims . " "_[1908-he] [We]_1910-us must stop [them]_1911-them , " said [Taper]_325-taper , growing pale . "_[1910-us] Fellows like [Chudleigh]_{468-chudleigh} when [they]_1911-them once get in , are always in [one]_1199-one 's way . [I]_0-i have no objection to [young noblemen]_{1913-young noblemen} being put forward , for [they]_{1913-young noblemen} are preferred so rapidly , and then [[their]_{1913-young noblemen} fathers]_{1087-their fathers} die , that in the long run [they]_{1913-young noblemen} do not practically interfere with [us]_1910-us . " "_[1908-he] Well , [his]_1908-he name was mentioned , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[1908-he] There is no concealing that . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will speak to [Earwig]_{463-mr. earwig} , " said [Taper]_325-taper . "_{[463-mr. earwig]} [He]_{463-mr. earwig} shall just drop into [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} 's ear by chance , that [Chudleigh]_{468-chudleigh} used to quiz [him]_{463-mr. earwig} in [the smoking room]_{1915-the smoking room} . Those little bits of information do a great deal of good . " "_{[468-chudleigh]} Well , [I]_0-i leave [him]_{463-mr. earwig} to [you]_0-i , " said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am heartily with [you]_0-i in keeping out [all fellows like [Chudleigh]_{468-chudleigh}]_{1916-all fellows like chudleigh} . [They]_{1913-young noblemen} are very well for opposition ; but in [office]_1917-office [we]_1918-we do n't want wits . " "_[0-i] And when shall [we]_1918-we have the answer from [Knowsley]_469-knowsley ? " inquired [Taper]_325-taper . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i anticipate no possible difficulty ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i it is ' carte blanche , ' replied [Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " Four places in [the Cabinet]_{6242-the cabinet} . [Two secretaryships]_{6662-two secretaryships} at the least . Do [you]_0-i happen to know [any gentlemen of [your]_0-i acquaintance]_{6663-any gentlemen of your acquaintance} , [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , who refuse . [Secretaryships of State]_{6664-secretaryships of state} so easily , that [you]_0-i can for an instant doubt of the present arrangement ? "_{[322-tadpole]} " [I]_325-taper know none , indeed , "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper with a grim smile . " The thing is done , "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " And now for [our]_6665-we cry ? "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper . " It is not a Cabinet for a good cry , "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Tadpole]_322-tadpole ; " but then on the other hand , it is [a Cabinet that will sow dissension in the opposite ranks , and prevent [them]_6667-them having a good cry]_{6666-a cabinet that will sow dissension in the opposite ranks , and prevent them having a good cry} . "_{[322-tadpole]} " Ancient institutions and modern improvements , [I]_322-tadpole suppose , [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole ? "_{[322-tadpole]} " Ameliorations is the better word ; ameliorations . [Nobody]_880-nobody knows exactly what it means . "_{[322-tadpole]} " [We]_6665-we go strong on [the Church]_{1228-the church} ? "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper . " And no Repeal of the Malt Tax ; [you]_325-taper were right , [Taper]_325-taper . It ca n't be listened to for a moment . "_[325-taper] " Something might be done with prerogative , "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper ; " [the King]_{5706-the king} 's constitutional choice . "_[325-taper] " Not too much , "_{[322-tadpole]} replied [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " It is a raw time yet for prerogative . "_{[322-tadpole]} " Ah ! [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , getting a little maudlin ; " [I]_325-taper often think , if the time should ever come , when [you]_322-tadpole and [I]_325-taper should be [joint Secretaries of the Treasury]_{6671-joint secretaries of the treasury} ! "_[325-taper] " [We]_6665-we shall see , [we]_6665-we shall see . All [we]_6665-we have to do is to get into Parliament , work well together , and keep [other men]_{6672-other men} down . "_{[322-tadpole]} " [We]_6665-we will do [our]_6665-we best , "_[325-taper] said [Taper]_325-taper . " A dissolution [you]_325-taper hold inevitable ? "_[325-taper] " How are [you]_322-tadpole and [I]_322-tadpole to get into [Parliament]_{1021-parliament} , if there be not one ? [We]_6665-we must make it inevitable . [I]_322-tadpole tell [you]_322-tadpole what , [Taper]_325-taper , the lists must prove a dissolution inevitable . [You]_322-tadpole understand [me]_322-tadpole ? If the present Parliament goes on , where shall [we]_6665-we be ? [We]_6665-we shall have [new men cropping up every session]_{6674-new men cropping up every session} . "_{[322-tadpole]} " True , terribly true , "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper . " That [we]_6665-we should ever live to see [a Tory government]_{1849-a tory government} again ! [We]_6665-we have reason to be very thankful . "_[325-taper] " Hush ! "_{[322-tadpole]} said [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole . " The time has gone by for Tory governments ; what [the country]_{5717-the country} requires is a sound Conservative government . "_{[322-tadpole]} " A sound Conservative government , "_[325-taper] said [Taper]_325-taper musingly . " [I]_325-taper understand : [Tory men]_{6677-tory men} and [Whig measures]_{6678-whig measures} . "_[325-taper] Amid the contentions of party , the fierce struggles of ambition , and the intricacies of political intrigue , let [us]_1919-us not forget [[our]_1919-us Eton friends]_{1920-our eton friends} . During the period which elapsed from the failure of [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} to form [a government]_{6224-a government} in 1832 , to the failure of [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} to carry on a government in 1835 , [the boys]_{5981-the boys} had entered , and advanced in youth . The ties of friendship which then united [several of [them]_{5981-the boys}]_{1923-several of them} had only been confirmed by continued companionship . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} and [Vere]_371-vere were still bound together by entire sympathy , and by the affection of which sympathy is the only sure spring . But [their]_{5981-the boys} intimacies had been increased by [another familiar friend]_{1924-another familiar friend} . There had risen up between [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Millbank]_417-millbank mutual sentiments of deep , and even ardent , regard . [Acquaintance]_{470-acquaintance} had developed the superior qualities of [Millbank]_417-millbank . [His]_1925-he thoughtful and inquiring mind , [his]_1925-he inflexible integrity , [his]_1925-he stern independence , and yet the engaging union of extreme tenderness of heart with all this strength of character , had won the good will , and often excited the admiration , of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [[Our]_1926-our hero]_{1558-our hero} too was gratified by the affectionate deference that was often shown to [him]_1925-he by one who condescended to [no other individual]_{1928-no other individual} ; [he]_1925-he was proud of having saved the life of [a member of [[their]_{5981-the boys} community]_{1930-their community} whom [masters]_6033-masters and [boys]_1651-boys alike considered]_{1929-a member of their community whom masters and boys alike considered} ; and [he]_1925-he ended by loving the being on whom [he]_1925-he had conferred a great obligation . [The friends of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} , [the sweet tempered and intelligent Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [the fiery and generous Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , and [the calm and sagacious Vere]_{1934-the calm and sagacious vere} , had ever been favourably inclined to [Millbank]_417-millbank , and had [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} not been , the example of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would soon have influenced [them]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} . [He]_1925-he had obtained over [[his]_1925-he intimates]_{1935-his intimates} the ascendant power , which is the destiny of genius . Nor was the submission of such spirits to be held cheap . Although [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} were willing to take the colour of [their]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} minds from [him]_1925-he , [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} were in intellect and attainments , in personal accomplishments and general character , [the leaders of [the school]_{1360-the school}]_{1936-the leaders of the school} ; an authority not to be won from [five hundred high - spirited boys]_{1938-five hundred high - spirited boys} without the possession of great virtues and great talents . As for the dominion of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [himself]_{329-coningsby} , it was not limited to [the immediate circle of [[his]_1925-he friends]_{856-his friends}]_{1939-the immediate circle of his friends} . [He]_1925-he had become [the hero of [Eton]_9-eton]_{1941-the hero of eton} ; [the being of whose existence every body]_{1942-the being of whose existence every body} was proud , and in whose career [every boy]_{1943-every boy} took an interest . [They]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} talked of [him]_1925-he , [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} quoted [him]_1925-he , [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} imitated [him]_1925-he . Fame and power are the objects of [all men]_{1944-all men} . Even [their]_{1944-all men} partial fruition is gained by very few ; and that too at the expense of social pleasure , health , conscience , life . Yet what power of manhood in passionate intenseness , appealing at the same time to the subject and the votary , can rival that which is exercised by [the idolized chieftain of [a great public school]_{1946-a great public school}]_{1945-the idolized chieftain of a great public school} ? What fame of after days equals the rapture of celebrity , that thrills [the youthful medallist]_{1947-the youthful medallist} , as in tones of rare emotion [he]_{1947-the youthful medallist} recites [his]_{1947-the youthful medallist} triumphant verses amid the devoted plaudits of the flower of [England]_10-england ? That 's fame , that 's power ; real , unquestioned , undoubted , catholic . Alas ! [the schoolboy]_{1948-the schoolboy} when [he]_{1948-the schoolboy} becomes [a man]_{1198-a man} , finds that power , even fame , like everything else , is an affair of party . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} liked very much to talk politics with [Millbank]_417-millbank . [He]_1925-he heard things from [Millbank]_417-millbank which were new to [him]_1925-he . [Himself]_1925-he , as [he]_1925-he supposed , [a high Tory]_{1950-a high tory} , which [he]_1925-he was according to the revelation of [the Rigbys]_{437-the rigbys} , [he]_1925-he was also sufficiently familiar with the hereditary tenets of [[his]_1925-he Whig friend]_{1951-his whig friend} , [Lord Vere]_371-vere . Politics had as yet appeared to [him]_1925-he a struggle whether [the country]_{5717-the country} was to be governed by [Whig nobles]_{1953-whig nobles} , or [Tory nobles]_{1954-tory nobles} ; and [he]_1925-he thought it very unfortunate that [he]_1925-he should probably have to enter life with [[his]_1925-he friends]_{856-his friends} out of power , and [[his]_1925-he family]_{1300-his family} boroughs destroyed . But in conversing with [Millbank]_417-millbank , [he]_1925-he heard for the first time of [influential classes in [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{1957-influential classes in the country} , who [were not noble , and were yet determined to acquire power]_{1959-were not noble , and were yet determined to acquire power} . And although [Millbank]_417-millbank 's views , which were of course merely caught up from [[his]_1925-he father]_{953-his father} , without the intervention of [his]_1925-he own intelligence , were doubtless crude enough , and were often very acutely canvassed and satisfactorily demolished by the clever prejudices of [another school]_{1961-another school} , which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had at command , still [they]_1962-they were unconsciously to the recipient materials for thought , and insensibly provoked in [his]_1925-he mind a spirit of inquiry into political questions , for which [he]_1925-he had a predisposition . It may be said indeed that generally among [the upper boys]_{1963-the upper boys} , there might be observed at this time at Eton a reigning inclination for political discussion . [The school]_{1360-the school} truly had at all times been proud of [[its]_{1360-the school} statesmen]_{1965-its statesmen} and [[its]_{1360-the school} parliamentary heroes]_{1966-its parliamentary heroes} , but this was comparatively a superficial feeling compared with the sentiment which now first became prevalent . The great public questions that were the consequence of the Reform of [the House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons} , had also agitated [[their]_1967-their young hearts]_{1968-their young hearts} . And especially the controversies that were now rife respecting the nature and character of ecclesiastical establishments , wonderfully addressed [themselves]_1967-their to [their]_1967-their excited intelligence . [They]_1967-their read [their]_1967-their newspapers with a keen relish , canvassed debates and criticised speeches ; and although in [their]_1967-their debating society which had been instituted more than a quarter of a century , discussion on topics of the day was prohibited , still by fixing on periods of [our]_1969-our history when affairs were analogous to the present , [many a youthful orator]_{1970-many a youthful orator} contrived very effectively to reply to [Lord John]_{471-lord john} , or to refute the fallacies of [[his]_1925-he rival]_{1737-his rival} . As the political opinions predominant in [the school]_{1360-the school} were what in ordinary parlance are styled Tory , and indeed were far better entitled to that glorious epithet than the flimsy shifts which [[their]_1967-their fathers]_{1087-their fathers} were professing in Parliament and [the country]_{5717-the country} ; the formation and the fall of [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} 's government had been watched by [Etonians]_{1975-etonians} with great interest , and even excitement . The memorable efforts which [the Minister]_{881-the minister} [himself]_{881-the minister} made , supported only by the silent votes of [[his]_{881-the minister} numerous adherents]_{1977-his numerous adherents} , and contending alone against the multiplied assaults of [[his]_{881-the minister} able and determined foes]_{1978-his able and determined foes} with a spirit equal to the great occasion , and with resources of parliamentary contest which seemed to increase with every exigency ; these great and unsupported struggles alone were calculated to gain the sympathy of [youthful and generous spirits]_{1979-youthful and generous spirits} . The assault on the revenues of [the Church]_{1228-the church} ; the subsequent crusade against [the House of [Lords]_1982-lords]_{913-the house of lords} ; the display of intellect and courage exhibited by [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} in that assembly , when all seemed cowed and faint - hearted ; all these were incidents or personal traits apt to stir the passions , and create in breasts not yet schooled to repress emotion , a sentiment even of enthusiasm . It is the personal that interests [mankind]_1983-mankind ; that fires [their]_1983-mankind imagination , and wins [their]_1983-mankind hearts . A cause is a great abstraction , and fit only for [students]_{1984-students} ; embodied in a party , it stirs [men]_5722-men to action ; but place at the head of that party [a leader who can inspire enthusiasm]_{1986-a leader who can inspire enthusiasm} , [he]_{1986-a leader who can inspire enthusiasm} commands [the world]_{971-the world} . [Divine faculty]_{1988-divine faculty} ! Rare and incomparable privilege ! [A parliamentary leader who possesses it]_{1989-a parliamentary leader who possesses it} , doubles [his]_{1989-a parliamentary leader who possesses it} majority ; and [he]_{1989-a parliamentary leader who possesses it} who has it not , may shroud [himself]_{1989-a parliamentary leader who possesses it} in artificial reserve , and study with undignified arrogance an awkward haughtiness , but [he]_{1989-a parliamentary leader who possesses it} will be nevertheless as far from controlling the spirit as from captivating the hearts of [[his]_{1989-a parliamentary leader who possesses it} sullen followers]_{1990-his sullen followers} . Notwithstanding however this very general feeling at [Eton]_9-eton in 1835 in favour of " Conservative principles , "_{[1989-a parliamentary leader who possesses it]} and which was , in fact , nothing more than a confused and mingled sympathy with some great political truths , which were at the bottom of [every boy]_{1943-every boy} 's heart , but nowhere else , and with the personal achievements and distinction of [the chieftains of the party]_{1992-the chieftains of the party} ; when all this hubbub had subsided , and retrospection , in the course of a year , had exercised its moralising influence over [the more thoughtful part of [the nation]_{1510-the nation}]_{1993-the more thoughtful part of the nation} , inquiries , at first very faint and unpretending , and confined indeed for a long period to very limited , though inquisitive , circles , began gently to circulate — what Conservative principles were ? These inquiries , urged indeed with a sort of hesitating scepticism , early reached [Eton]_9-eton . [They]_1995-they came no doubt from [the Universities]_{6638-the universities} . [They]_1995-they were of a character however far too subtile and refined to exercise any immediate influence over the minds of [youth]_6101-youth . To pursue [them]_1995-they required much previous knowledge and habitual thought . [They]_1995-they were not yet publicly prosecuted by [any school of politicans]_{1998-any school of politicans} , or [any section of the public press]_{1999-any section of the public press} . [They]_1995-they had not a local habitation or a name . [They]_1995-they were whispered in conversation by [a few]_{2000-a few} . [A tutor]_{1036-a tutor} would speak of [them]_1995-they in an esoteric vein to [a favourite pupil]_{2002-a favourite pupil} , in whose abilities [he]_{2002-a favourite pupil} had confidence , and whose future position in life would afford [him]_{2002-a favourite pupil} the opportunity of influencing opinion . Among others , [they]_1995-they fell upon the ear of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [They]_1995-they were addressed to a mind who was prepared for such researches . There is [a library at [Eton]_9-eton formed by [the boys]_{5981-the boys} and governed by [the boys]_{5981-the boys}]_{2003-a library at eton formed by the boys and governed by the boys} ; one of [those free institutions which are the just pride of [that noble school]_{2007-that noble school}]_{2006-those free institutions which are the just pride of that noble school} ; which shews the capacity of [the boys]_{5981-the boys} for self - government ; and which has sprung from that large freedom that has been wisely conceded [them]_{5981-the boys} , and the prudence of which confidence has been proved by [their]_{5981-the boys} rarely abusing it . [This library]_{2009-this library} has been formed by subscriptions of the present and still more by the gifts of [old Etonians]_{472-old etonians} . Among the honored names of [these donors]_{2010-these donors} may be remarked those of [the Grenvilles]_{473-the grenvilles} and [Lord Wellesley]_{474-lord wellesley} ; nor should [we]_2011-we forget [George IV]_{345-george iv} . who enriched the collection with a magnificent copy of the Delphin Classics . [The Institution]_{2012-the institution} is governed by [six directors]_{2013-six directors} ; [the three first Collegers]_{2014-the three first collegers} and [the three first Oppidans]_{2015-the three first oppidans} for the time being . And [the subscribers]_{2016-the subscribers} are limited to [the one hundred senior members of the school]_{2017-the one hundred senior members of the school} . It is only to be regretted that the collection is not as extensive as it is interesting and choice . Perhaps its existence is not as generally known as it deserves to be . [One]_1199-one would think that [every Eton man]_{2019-every eton man} would be as proud of [his]_{2019-every eton man} name being registered as [a donor in the Catalogue of [this Library]_{2009-this library}]_{2020-a donor in the catalogue of this library} , as a Venetian of [his]_{2019-every eton man} name being inscribed in the Golden Book . Indeed [an old Etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} , could scarcely do better than build [a Gothic apartment]_{2023-a gothic apartment} for the reception of the collection . It can not . be doubted that [the Provost]_{5947-the provost} and [fellows]_2025-fellows would be gratified in granting [a piece of ground]_{2026-a piece of ground} for the purpose . Great were the obligations of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to [this Eton Library]_{2027-this eton library} . [It]_2028-it introduced [him]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} to that historic lore , that accumulation of facts and incidents illustrative of political conduct , for which [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} had imbibed an early relish . Especially [his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} study was directed to the annals of [[his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} own country]_{2029-his own country} , in which [youth]_6101-youth , and not only [youth]_6101-youth , is frequently so deficient . This collection could afford [him]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} [Clarendon]_{475-clarendon} and [Burnet]_100-burnet , and the authentic volumes of [Coxe]_476-coxe : these were rich materials to one anxious to be versed in the great parliamentary story of [[his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} country]_{6643-his country} . During the last year of [his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} stay at [Eton]_9-eton , when [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} had completed [his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} eighteenth year , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} led a more retired life than previously ; [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} read much , and pondered with all the pride of acquisition over [his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} increasing knowledge . And now the hour has come when [this youth]_{2033-this youth} is to be launched into [a world more vast than that in which [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} has hitherto sojourned]_{2034-a world more vast than that in which he has hitherto sojourned} ; yet for which this microcosm has been no ill preparation . [He]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} will become more wise ; will [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} remain as generous ? [His]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} ambition may be as great ; will it be as noble ? What indeed is to be the future of this existence that is now to be sent forth into the great aggregate of entities ? Is it an ordinary organization that will jostle among [the crowd]_{2035-the crowd} , and be jostled ? Is it a finer temperament susceptible of receiving the impressions and imbibing the inspirations of [superior , yet sympathizing , spirits]_{2036-superior , yet sympathizing , spirits} ? Or is it a primordial and creative mind ; one that will say to [[his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} fellows]_{2037-his fellows} , " Behold , [God]_477-god has given [me]_{2035-the crowd} thought ; [I]_{2035-the crowd} have discovered truth ; and [you]_{2037-his fellows} shall believe ! "_{[2035-the crowd]} The night before [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} left [Eton]_9-eton , alone in [[his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} room]_{1285-his room} , before [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} retired to rest , [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} opened the lattice and looked for the last time upon the landscape before [him]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} ; [the stately keep of [Windsor]_12-windsor]_{2039-the stately keep of windsor} , [the bowery meads of [Eton]_9-eton]_{2040-the bowery meads of eton} , soft in the summer moon and still in the summer night . [He]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} gazed upon them ; [his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} countenance had none of the exultation , that under such circumstances might have distinguished a more careless glance , eager for fancied emancipation and passionate for a novel existence . Its expression was serious , even sad ; and [he]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} covered [his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} brow with [his]_{2022-an old etonian , who still remembers with tenderness the sacred scene of youth} hand . END OF BOOK II . There are few things more full of delight and splendour , than to travel during the heat of a refulgent summer in [the green district of [some ancient forest]_{2042-some ancient forest}]_{2041-the green district of some ancient forest} . In [one of [[our]_2044-our midland counties]_{2045-our midland counties}]_{2043-one of our midland counties} , there is [a region of this character]_{2046-a region of this character} , to which during a season of peculiar lustre , [we]_2044-our would introduce [the reader]_{5892-the reader} . It was a fragment of one of those vast sylvan tracts wherein [Norman kings]_{2048-norman kings} once hunted , and [Saxon outlaws]_{2049-saxon outlaws} plundered ; and although the plough had for centuries successfully invaded brake and bower , the relics retained all their original character of wildness and seclusion . Sometimes [the green earth]_{2050-the green earth} was thickly studded with groves of huge and vigorous oaks , intersected with those smooth and sunny glades that seem as if they must be cut for [dames]_2051-dames and [knights]_2052-knights to saunter on . Then again the undulating ground spread on all sides , far as the eye could range , covered with copse and fern of immense growth . Anon , [you]_2053-you found [yourself]_2053-you in [a turfy wilderness girt in apparently by dark woods]_{2054-a turfy wilderness girt in apparently by dark woods} . And when [you]_2053-you had wound [your]_2053-you way a little through [this gloomy belt]_{2055-this gloomy belt} , [the landscape]_{2056-the landscape} , still strictly sylvan , would beautifully expand with every combination and variety of woodland ; while in [its]_{2056-the landscape} centre , [the wild fowl]_{2057-the wild fowl} covered the waters of [a lake]_{2058-a lake} , and the deer basked on the knolls that abounded on [its]_{2056-the landscape} banks . It was in the month of August , some six or seven years ago , that [a traveller on foot]_{2059-a traveller on foot} , touched as [he]_{2059-a traveller on foot} emerged from the dark wood by the beauty of this scene , threw [himself]_{2059-a traveller on foot} under the shade of a spreading tree , and stretched [his]_{2059-a traveller on foot} limbs on the turf for enjoyment rather than repose . The sky was deep coloured and without a cloud , save here and there a minute , sultry , burnished vapour , almost as glossy as the heavens . Everything was as still as it was bright . All seemed brooding and basking . The bee upon its wing was the only stirring sight , and its song the only sound . [The traveller]_{2060-the traveller} fell into a reverie . [He]_{2060-the traveller} was young , and therefore [his]_{2060-the traveller} musings were of the future . [He]_{2060-the traveller} had felt the pride of learning , so ennobling to youth ; [he]_{2060-the traveller} was not a stranger to the stirring impulses of a high ambition , though [the world to [him]_{2060-the traveller}]_{2061-the world to him} was as yet only a world of books , and all that [he]_{2060-the traveller} knew of the schemes of [statesmen]_{6293-statesmen} and the passions of [the people]_{1127-the people} , were to be found in [their]_{1127-the people} annals . Often had [his]_{2060-the traveller} fitful fancy dwelt with fascination on visions of personal distinction , of future celebrity , perhaps even of enduring fame . But [his]_{2060-the traveller} dreams were of another colour now . The surrounding scene , so fair , so still , and sweet ; so abstracted from all the tumult of [the world]_{971-the world} , its strife , its passions , and its cares ; had fallen on [his]_{2060-the traveller} heart with its soft and subduing spirit : had fallen on a heart still pure and innocent ; the heart of one , who , notwithstanding all [his]_{2060-the traveller} high resolves and daring thoughts , was blessed with that tenderness of soul which is sometimes linked with an ardent imagination and a strong will . [The traveller]_{2060-the traveller} was [an orphan]_{2066-an orphan} ; more than that — [a solitary orphan]_{2067-a solitary orphan} . The sweet sedulousness of [a mother]_{1004-a mother} 's love , [a sister]_{2069-a sister} 's mystical affection , had not cultivated [his]_{2060-the traveller} early susceptibility . No soft pathos of expression had appealed to [his]_{2060-the traveller} childish ear . [He]_{2060-the traveller} was alone , among [strangers]_{2070-strangers} , calmly and coldly kind . It must indeed have been a truly gentle disposition that could have withstood such hard neglect . All that [he]_{2060-the traveller} knew of the power of the softer passions might be found in the fanciful and romantic annals of [school - boy]_{2071-school - boy} friendship . And [those friends]_{2072-those friends} too , so fond , so sympathizing , so devoted , where were [they]_{2072-those friends} now ? Already [they]_{2072-those friends} were dispersed . The first great separation of life had been experienced . [The former school - boy]_{2073-the former school - boy} had planted [his]_{2073-the former school - boy} foot on the threshold of manhood . True , [many of [them]_{2072-those friends}]_{2074-many of them} might meet again . Many of [them]_{2072-those friends} [the University]_{6364-the university} must again unite . But never with the same feelings . The space of time , passed in the world before [they]_{2072-those friends} again met , would be an age of sensation , passion , experience to [all of [them]_{2072-those friends}]_{2076-all of them} . [They]_{2072-those friends} would meet again with [altered mien]_{2077-altered mien} ; with different manners , different voices . [Their]_{2072-those friends} eyes would not shine with the same light ; [they]_{2072-those friends} would not speak the same words . The favourite phrases of [their]_{2072-those friends} intimacy , the mystic sounds that spoke only to [their]_{2072-those friends} initiated ear , [they]_{2072-those friends} would be ashamed to use them . Yes ! [they]_{2072-those friends} might meet again ; but the gushing and secret tenderness was gone for ever . Nor could [[our]_2078-our pensive youth]_{2079-our pensive youth} conceal it from [himself]_{2079-our pensive youth} that it was affection , and mainly affection , that had bound [him]_{2079-our pensive youth} to [these dear companions]_{2080-these dear companions} . [They]_{2080-these dear companions} could not be to [him]_{2079-our pensive youth} what [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} had been to [them]_{2080-these dear companions} . [His]_{2079-our pensive youth} had been the inspiring mind that had guided [their]_{2080-these dear companions} opinions , formed [their]_{2080-these dear companions} tastes , directed the bent and tenor of [their]_{2080-these dear companions} lives and thoughts . Often indeed had [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} needed , sometimes indeed [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} had sighed for the companionship of an equal , or superior mind ; [one who by the comprehension of [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} thought , and the richness of [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} knowledge , and the advantage of [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} experience]_{2081-one who by the comprehension of his thought , and the richness of his knowledge , and the advantage of his experience} , might strengthen and illuminate and guide [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} obscure or hesitating or unpractised intelligence . [He]_{2079-our pensive youth} had scarcely been fortunate in this respect , and [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} deeply regretted it ; for [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} was [one of those who was not content with excelling in [[his]_{2079-our pensive youth} own circle]_{2083-his own circle} , if [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} thought there was one superior to it]_{2082-one of those who was not content with excelling in his own circle , if he thought there was one superior to it} . Absolute , not relative distinction , was [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} noble aim . Alone , in a lonely scene , [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} doubly felt the solitude of [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} life and mind . [His]_{2079-our pensive youth} heart and [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} intellect seemed both to need [a companion]_{2084-a companion} . Books , and action , and deep thought , might in time supply the want of [that intellectual guide]_{2085-that intellectual guide} ; but for the heart where was [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} to find solace ? Ah ! if [she]_2086-she would but come forth from [that shining lake]_{2087-that shining lake} like a beautiful Ondine ! Ah ! if [she]_2086-she would but step out from the green shade of that secret grove like [a Dryad of sylvan Greece]_{2088-a dryad of sylvan greece} ! O ! mystery of mysteries ! when [the youth]_{857-the youth} dreams [his]_{857-the youth} first dream over [some imaginary heroine]_{2090-some imaginary heroine} ! Suddenly the brooding wild - fowl rose from the bosom of [the lake]_{2091-the lake} , soared in the air , and uttering mournful shrieks , whirled in agitated tumult . The deer started from their knolls , no longer sunny , stared around , and rushed into [the woods]_{2092-the woods} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} raised [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} eyes from the turf on which they had been long fixed in abstraction , and [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} observed that the azure sky had vanished , a thin white film had suddenly spread itself over the heavens , and the wind moaned with a sad and fitful gust . [He]_{2079-our pensive youth} had some reason to believe that on the other side of [the opposite wood]_{2093-the opposite wood} , [the forest]_{2094-the forest} was intersected by [a public road]_{2095-a public road} , and that there were some habitations . Immediately rising , [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} descended at a rapid pace into [the valley]_{2096-the valley} , passed [the lake]_{2091-the lake} , and then struck into the ascending wood of [the bank opposite to that on which [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} had mused away some precious time]_{2098-the bank opposite to that on which he had mused away some precious time} . The wind howled , the branches of [the forest]_{2094-the forest} stirred , and sent forth sounds like an incantation . Soon might be distinguished the various voices of the mighty trees , as [they]_2100-their expressed [their]_2100-their terror or [their]_2100-their agony . The oak roared , the beech shrieked , the elm sent forth its deep and long - drawn groan ; while ever and anon , amid a momentary pause , the passion of the ash was heard in moans of thrilling anguish . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} hurried on , [the forest]_{2094-the forest} became less close . All that [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} aspired to was to gain [more open country]_{2102-more open country} . Now [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} was in [a rough flat land covered only here and there with some dwarf underwood]_{2103-a rough flat land covered only here and there with some dwarf underwood} ; the horizon bounded at no great distance by [a barren hill of moderate elevation]_{2104-a barren hill of moderate elevation} . [He]_{2079-our pensive youth} gained [its]_{2104-a barren hill of moderate elevation} height with ease . [He]_{2079-our pensive youth} looked over [a vast open country]_{2105-a vast open country} , like [a wild common]_{2106-a wild common} ; in the extreme distance [hills covered with woods]_{2107-hills covered with woods} ; [the plain]_{2108-the plain} intersected by [two good roads]_{2109-two good roads} ; the sky entirely clouded , but in the distance black as ebony . [A place of refuge too]_{2110-a place of refuge too} was at hand : screened from [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} first glance by some elm trees , the ascending smoke now betrayed a roof which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} reached before the tempest broke . [The forest inn]_{2111-the forest inn} was also [a farm - house]_{2112-a farm - house} . There was [a comfortable - looking kitchen enough]_{2113-a comfortable - looking kitchen enough} ; but [the ingle nook]_{2114-the ingle nook} was full of [smokers]_2115-smokers , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was glad to avail [himself]_{329-coningsby} of [the only private room for the simple meal which [they]_2117-they offered [him]_{2079-our pensive youth}]_{2116-the only private room for the simple meal which they offered him} . Only eggs and bacon ; but very welcome to [a pedestrian and a hungry one]_{2118-a pedestrian and a hungry one} . As [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} stood at the window of [[his]_{2079-our pensive youth} little apartment]_{2119-his little apartment} , watching the large drops that were the heralds of the coming hurricane , and waiting for [his]_{2079-our pensive youth} repast , a flash of lightning illumined [the whole country]_{2120-the whole country} , and [a horseman at full speed]_{2121-a horseman at full speed} , followed by [[his]_{2121-a horseman at full speed} groom]_{2122-his groom} , galloped up to the door . The remarkable beauty of the animal so attracted [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's attention , that it prevented [him]_{2079-our pensive youth} catching even a glimpse of [the rider]_{2123-the rider} , who rapidly dismounted and entered [the inn]_{2124-the inn} . [The host]_{1429-the host} shortly after came in and asked [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} whether [he]_{2079-our pensive youth} had any objection to [a gentleman , who was driven there by the storm]_{2126-a gentleman , who was driven there by the storm} , sharing [[his]_{2121-a horseman at full speed} room]_{1285-his room} until it subsided . The consequence of the immediate assent of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was , that [the landlord]_{2128-the landlord} retired and soon returned ushering in [an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} , was still , according to [Hippocrates]_{478-hippocrates} , in the period of lusty youth . [He]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} was above the middle height , and of a distinguished air and figure ; pale , with an impressive brow , and dark eyes of great intelligence . " [I]_{2130-the stranger} am glad that [we]_6679-we have both escaped the storm , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} ; " and [I]_{2130-the stranger} am greatly indebted to [you]_{329-coningsby} for [your]_{329-coningsby} courtesy . "_{[2130-the stranger]} [He]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} slightly and graciously bowed as [he]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} spoke in a voice of remarkable clearness ; and [his]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} manner , though easy , was touched with a degree of dignity that was engaging . " [The inn]_{2124-the inn} is [a common home]_{6681-a common home} , "_{[329-coningsby]} replied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} returning [his]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} salute . " And free from cares , "_{[2130-the stranger]} added [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . Then looking through the window , [he]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} said : " A strange storm this . [I]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} was sauntering in the sunshine , when suddenly [I]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} found [I]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} had to gallop for [my]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} life . ' Tis more like a white squall in [the Mediterranean]_{101-the mediterranean} than anything else . "_{[2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} never was in [the Mediterranean]_{101-the mediterranean} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " There is nothing that [I]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} should like so much as to travel . "_{[2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} are travelling , "_{[1182-his companion]} rejoined [[his]_{2129-an individual , who though perhaps ten years older than coningsby} companion]_{1182-his companion} . " Every movement is travel , if understood . "_{[1182-his companion]} " Ah ! but [the Mediterranean]_{101-the mediterranean} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} exclaimed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " What would [I]_{329-coningsby} not give to see [Athens]_65-athens ! "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{2130-the stranger} have seen it , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , slightly shrugging [his]_{2130-the stranger} shoulders ; " and more wonderful things . [Phantoms and spectres]_{6682-phantoms and spectres} ! The Age of Ruins is past . Have [you]_{2130-the stranger} seen [Manchester]_{36-manchester} ? "_{[2130-the stranger]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} have seen nothing , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; " this is [my]_{329-coningsby} first wandering . [I]_{329-coningsby} am about to visit [a friend who lives in [this county]_{6684-this county}]_{6683-a friend who lives in this county} , and [I]_{329-coningsby} have sent on [my]_{329-coningsby} baggage as [I]_{329-coningsby} could . For [myself]_{329-coningsby} , [I]_{329-coningsby} determined to trust to [a less common place conveyance]_{6685-a less common place conveyance} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " And seek adventures , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} smiling . " Well , according to [Cervantes]_{479-cervantes} , [they]_6686-they should begin in [an inn]_{6687-an inn} . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} fear that the age of adventures is past as well as that of [ruins]_6688-ruins , "_{[329-coningsby]} replied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Adventures are to [the adventurous]_{6689-the adventurous} , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . At this moment , [a pretty serving maid]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} entered [the room]_{854-the room} . [She]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} laid the dapper - cloth and arranged the table with a self - possession quite admirable . [She]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} seemed unconscious that [any being]_{2138-any being} was in [the chamber]_{1254-the chamber} except [herself]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} , or that there were any other duties to perform in life beyond filling a salt - cellar or folding a napkin . " [She]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} does not even look at [us]_6690-us , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} when [she]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} had quitted [the room]_{854-the room} ; " and [I]_{329-coningsby} dare say only a prude . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [She]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} is calm , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , " because [she]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} is mistress of [[her]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} subject]_{6691-her subject} ; ' tis the secret of self - possession . [She]_{2136-a pretty serving maid} is here , as [a Duchess at [court]_1881-court]_{6692-a duchess at court} . "_{[2130-the stranger]} [They]_2142-they brought in [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's meal , and [he]_{2130-the stranger} invited [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} to join [him]_{2130-the stranger} . The invitation was accepted with cheerfulness . " ' Tis but simple fare , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [the maiden]_{2144-the maiden} uncovered the still hissing bacon and the eggs that looked like tufts of primroses . " Nay , a national dish , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , glancing quickly at the table , " whose fame is a proverb . And what more should [we]_2142-they expect under a simple roof ! How much better than an omelette or a greasy olla , that [they]_2142-they would give [us]_2142-they in a posada ! ' Tis [a wonderful country this England]_{6694-a wonderful country this england} ! What a napkin ! How spotless ! And so sweet , [I]_{2130-the stranger} declare ' tis a perfume . There is [not a princess throughout [the South of [Europe]_25-europe]_{6696-the south of europe} served with the cleanliness that meets [us]_2142-they in [this cottage]_{6697-this cottage}]_{6695-not a princess throughout the south of europe served with the cleanliness that meets us in this cottage} . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " An inheritance from [[our]_2142-they Saxon fathers]_{6698-our saxon fathers} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} apprehend [the northern nations]_{1505-the northern nations} have a greater sense of cleanliness — of propriety — of what [we]_2142-they call comfort ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " By no means , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , " [the East]_{77-the east} is [the Land of [the Bath]_{6701-the bath}]_{6700-the land of the bath} . [Moses]_480-moses and [Mahomet]_481-mahomet made cleanliness religion . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} will let [me]_{329-coningsby} help [you]_{2130-the stranger} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , offering [him]_{2130-the stranger} a plate which [he]_{2130-the stranger} had filled . " [I]_{2130-the stranger} thank [you]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , " but it is one of [my]_{2130-the stranger} bread days . With [your]_{329-coningsby} permission this shall be [my]_{2130-the stranger} dish , "_{[2130-the stranger]} and [he]_{2130-the stranger} cut from the large loaf a supply of crusts . " ' Tis but unsavory fare after a gallop , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Ah ! [you]_{329-coningsby} are proud of [your]_{329-coningsby} bacon and [your]_{329-coningsby} eggs , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} smiling ; " but [I]_{2130-the stranger} love corn and wine . [They]_6702-they are [[our]_6703-our chief]_{6704-our chief} and [our]_6703-our oldest luxuries . Time has brought [us]_6703-our substitutes , but how inferior ! [Man]_482-man has deified corn and wine ! but not even [the Chinese]_{6705-the chinese} or [the Irish]_{6706-the irish} have raised temples to tea and potatoes . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " But [Ceres]_102-ceres without [Bacchus]_483-bacchus , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " how does that do ? Think [you]_{2130-the stranger} , under this roof [we]_6703-our could invoke [the God]_{6707-the god} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " Let [us]_6703-our swear by [his]_483-bacchus body that [we]_6703-our will try , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . Alas ! [the landlord]_{2128-the landlord} was not [a priest of [Bacchus]_483-bacchus]_{2151-a priest of bacchus} . But then these inquiries led to the finest perry in [the world]_{971-the world} . [The young men]_{2153-the young men} agreed [they]_{2153-the young men} had seldom tasted anything more delicious ; [they]_{2153-the young men} sent for another bottle . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who was much interested by [[his]_{2128-the landlord} new companion]_{2154-his new companion} , enjoyed [himself]_{2128-the landlord} amazingly . A cheese , such as [Derby]_484-derby can alone produce , could not induce [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} to be even partially inconstant to [his]_{2130-the stranger} crusts . But [his]_{2130-the stranger} talk was as vivacious , as if [the talker had been stimulated by the juices of the finest banquet]_{2156-the talker had been stimulated by the juices of the finest banquet} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had never met or read of [any one like [this chance companion]_{2158-this chance companion}]_{2157-any one like this chance companion} . [His]_{2130-the stranger} sentences were so short , [his]_{2130-the stranger} language so racy , [his]_{2130-the stranger} voice rang so clear , [his]_{2130-the stranger} elocution was so complete . On all subjects [his]_{2130-the stranger} mind seemed to be instructed , and [his]_{2130-the stranger} opinions formed . [He]_{2130-the stranger} flung out a result in a few words ; [he]_{2130-the stranger} solved with a phrase some deep problem that [men]_5722-men muse over for years . [He]_{2130-the stranger} said many things that were strange , yet they immediately appeared to be true . Then , without the slightest air of pretension or parade , [he]_{2130-the stranger} seemed to know [everybody]_{934-everybody} as well as everything . [Monarchs]_{2161-monarchs} , [statesmen]_{6293-statesmen} , [authors]_2163-authors , [adventurers of all descriptions and of all climes]_{2164-adventurers of all descriptions and of all climes} — if [their]_2165-their names occurred in [their]_2165-their conversation , [he]_{2130-the stranger} described [them]_2165-their in an epigrammatic sentence , or revealed [their]_2165-their precise position , character , calibre , by a curt dramatic trait . All this , too , without any excitement of manner ; on the contrary with repose amounting almost to nonchalance . If [his]_{2130-the stranger} address had a fault in it , it was rather a deficiency of earnestness . A slight spirit of mockery played over [his]_{2130-the stranger} speech even when [you]_2166-you deemed [him]_{2130-the stranger} most serious ; [you]_2166-you were startled by [his]_{2130-the stranger} sudden transitions from profound thought to poignant sarcasm . A very singular freedom from passion and prejudice on every topic on which [they]_2167-they treated might be some compensation for this want of earnestness ; perhaps was its consequence . Certainly it was difficult to ascertain [his]_{2130-the stranger} precise opinions on many subjects , though [his]_{2130-the stranger} manner was frank even to abandonment . And yet throughout [his]_{2130-the stranger} whole conversation , not a stroke of egotism , not a word , not a circumstance , escaped [him]_{2130-the stranger} by which [you]_2166-you could judge of [his]_{2130-the stranger} position or purposes in life . As little did [he]_{2130-the stranger} seem to care to discover those of [[his]_{2130-the stranger} companion]_{1182-his companion} . [He]_{2130-the stranger} did not by any means monopolise the conversation . Far from it ; [he]_{2130-the stranger} continually asked questions , and while [he]_{2130-the stranger} received answers , or had engaged [[his]_{2130-the stranger} fellow traveller]_{2169-his fellow traveller} in any exposition of [his]_{2130-the stranger} opinions or feelings , [he]_{2130-the stranger} listened with a serious and fixed attention , looking [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in the face with a steadfast glance . " [I]_{329-coningsby} perceive , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , pursuing a train of thought which [the other]_{6439-the other} had indicated , " that [you]_{2130-the stranger} have great confidence in the influence of individual character . [I]_{329-coningsby} also have some confused persuasions of that kind . But it is not the Spirit of the Age . "_{[329-coningsby]} " The Age does not believe in [great men]_{1025-great men} , because it does not possess any , "_{[2130-the stranger]} replied [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . " [The Spirit of the Age]_{6709-the spirit of the age} is the very thing that [a great man]_{6710-a great man} changes . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " But does not [he]_{2130-the stranger} rather avail [himself]_{2130-the stranger} of it ? "_{[329-coningsby]} inquired [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [Parvenus]_485-parvenus do ; "_{[1182-his companion]} rejoined [[his]_{2130-the stranger} companion]_{1182-his companion} , " but not [prophets]_{6711-prophets} , [great legislators]_{6712-great legislators} , [great conquerors]_{6713-great conquerors} . [They]_{6709-the spirit of the age} destroy and [they]_{6709-the spirit of the age} create . "_{[1182-his companion]} " But are these times for [great legislators]_{6712-great legislators} and [great conquerors]_{6713-great conquerors} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} urged [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " When were [they]_{6709-the spirit of the age} more wanted ? "_{[2130-the stranger]} asked [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . " From the throne to the hovel all call for [a guide]_{6716-a guide} . [You]_{329-coningsby} give [monarchs]_{2161-monarchs} constitutions to teach [them]_{2161-monarchs} sovereignty , and nations Sunday - schools to inspire [them]_{2161-monarchs} with faith . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " But what is [an individual]_{6718-an individual} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} exclaimed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " against a vast public opinion ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " Divine , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . " [God]_477-god made [Man]_1251-man in [his]_1251-man own image ; but [the Public]_{6060-the public} is made by [Newspapers]_{6721-newspapers} , [Members of Parliament]_{6722-members of parliament} , [Excise Officers]_{6723-excise officers} , [Poor Law Guardians]_{6724-poor law guardians} . Would [Philip]_348-philip have succeeded , if [Epaminondas]_{486-epaminondas} had not been slain ? And if [Philip]_348-philip had not succeeded ? Would [Prussia]_188-prussia have existed had [Frederick]_{488-frederick} not been born ? And if [Frederick]_{488-frederick} had not been born ? What would have been the fate of [the Stuarts]_{489-the stuarts} if [Prince Henry]_{490-prince henry} had not died , and [Charles I.]_{491-charles i.} , as was intended , had been [Archbishop of [Canterbury]_{103-canterbury}]_{6725-archbishop of canterbury} ? "_{[2130-the stranger]} " But when [men]_5722-men are young , [they]_5722-men want experience , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; " and when [they]_5722-men have gained experience , [they]_5722-men want energy . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [Great men]_{1025-great men} never want experience , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . " But [everybody]_{934-everybody} says that experience — "_{[2130-the stranger]} " Is the best thing in [the world]_{971-the world} — a treasure for [you]_6730-you , for [me]_{2130-the stranger} , for [millions]_{6731-millions} . But for a creative mind , less than nothing . Almost everything that is great has been done by [youth]_6101-youth . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " It is at least a creed flattering to [our]_6733-our years , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with a smile . " Nay , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} ; " for life in general there is but one decree . [Youth]_492-youth is a blunder ; Manhood a struggle ; old Age a regret . Do not suppose , "_{[2130-the stranger]} [he]_{2130-the stranger} added smiling , " that [I]_{2130-the stranger} hold that [youth]_6101-youth is genius ; all that [I]_{2130-the stranger} say is , that genius , when young , is divine . Why [the greatest captains of ancient and modern times]_{6735-the greatest captains of ancient and modern times} both conquered [Italy]_15-italy at five - and - twenty ! [Youth]_492-youth , [extreme youth]_{6736-extreme youth} , overthrew [the Persian Empire]_{6737-the persian empire} . [Don John of Austria]_{493-don john of austria} won Lepanto at twenty - five — the greatest battle of modern time ; had it not been for the jealousy of [Philip]_348-philip , the next year [he]_348-philip would have been [Emperor of [Mauritania]_{104-mauritania}]_{6738-emperor of mauritania} . [Gaston de Foix]_{494-gaston de foix} was only twenty - two when [he]_{494-gaston de foix} stood [a victor on [the plain of [Ravenna]_105-ravenna]_{6740-the plain of ravenna}]_{6739-a victor on the plain of ravenna} . [Every one]_{1328-every one} remembers [Condé]_495-condé and [Rocroy]_496-rocroy at the same age . [Gustavus Adolphus]_{497-gustavus adolphus} died at thirty - eight . Look at [[his]_{497-gustavus adolphus} captains]_{6742-his captains} : [that wonderful Duke of [Weimar]_106-weimar]_{6743-that wonderful duke of weimar} , only thirty - six when [he]_{6743-that wonderful duke of weimar} died . [Banier]_498-banier [himself]_498-banier , after all [his]_498-banier miracles , died at forty - five . [Cortes]_499-cortes was little more than thirty when [he]_498-banier gazed upon the golden cupolas of [Mexico]_107-mexico . When [Maurice of Saxony]_{500-maurice of saxony} died at thirty - two , all [Europe]_25-europe acknowledged the loss of [the greatest captain]_{6744-the greatest captain} and [the profoundest statesman of the age]_{6745-the profoundest statesman of the age} . Then there is [Nelson]_501-nelson , [Clive]_502-clive — but these are [warriors]_{6746-warriors} , and perhaps [you]_6747-you may think there are greater things than war . [I]_{2130-the stranger} do not ; [I]_{2130-the stranger} worship [the Lord of Hosts]_{503-the lord of hosts} . But take the most illustrious achievements of civil prudence . [Innocent III]_{504-innocent iii} . [the greatest of [the Popes]_{6749-the popes}]_{6748-the greatest of the popes} , was [the despot of [Christendom]_{108-christendom} at thirty - seven]_{6750-the despot of christendom at thirty - seven} . [John de Medici]_{505-john de medici} was [a Cardinal]_{6751-a cardinal} at fifteen , and [Guicciardini]_{506-guicciardini} tells [us]_6752-us baffled with [his]_{506-guicciardini} state craft [Ferdinand of Arragon]_{507-ferdinand} [himself]_{506-guicciardini} . [He]_{505-john de medici} was Pope as [Leo X.]_{508-leo x.} at thirty - seven . [Luther]_509-luther robbed even [him]_{505-john de medici} of [[his]_{505-john de medici} richest province]_{6753-his richest province} at thirty - five . Take [Ignatius Loyola]_{510-ignatius loyola} and [John Wesley]_{511-john wesley} , [they]_6754-they worked with [young brains]_{6755-young brains} . [Ignatius]_{510-ignatius loyola} was only thirty when [he]_{505-john de medici} made [his]_{505-john de medici} pilgrimage and wrote the ' Spiritual Exercises . ' [Pascal]_512-pascal wrote a great work at sixteen , the greatest of [Frenchmen and died at thirty - seven]_{6756-frenchmen and died at thirty - seven} ! Ah ! that fatal thirty - seven , which reminds [me]_{2130-the stranger} of [Byron]_513-byron , greater even as [a man]_{1198-a man} than [a writer]_{6758-a writer} . Was it experience that guided the pencil of [Raphael]_514-raphael when [he]_514-raphael painted [the palaces of [Rome]_14-rome]_{6759-the palaces of rome} ! [He]_514-raphael died too at thirty - seven . [Richelieu]_{515-richelieu} was [Secretary of [State]_6249-state]_{6248-secretary of state} at thirty - one . Well then , there are [Bolingbroke]_{336-bolingbroke} and [Pitt]_{364-mr. pitt} , [both [ministers]_{928-ministers} before [other men leave off cricket]_{6764-other men leave off cricket}]_{6762-both ministers before other men leave off cricket} . [Grotius]_516-grotius was in great practice at seventeen , and [Attorney - General]_{6765-attorney - general} at twenty - four . And [Acquaviva]_{517-acquaviva} — [Acquaviva]_{517-acquaviva} was [General of [the Jesuits]_{518-the jesuits}]_{6766-general of the jesuits} , ruled [every cabinet in [Europe]_25-europe]_{6767-every cabinet in europe} , and colonised [America]_109-america before [he]_{517-acquaviva} was thirty - seven . What a career ! "_{[2130-the stranger]} exclaimed [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , rising from [his]_{2130-the stranger} chair and walking up and down [the room]_{854-the room} , " [the secret sway of [Europe]_25-europe]_{6768-the secret sway of europe} ! That was indeed a position ! But it is needless to multiply instances . The history of [Heroes]_1177-heroes is the history of Youth . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " Ah ! "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " [I]_{329-coningsby} should like to be [a great man]_{6710-a great man} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} [The stranger]_{2130-the stranger} threw at [him]_{2130-the stranger} a scrutinizing glance . [His]_{2130-the stranger} countenance was serious . [He]_{2130-the stranger} said in a voice of almost solemn melody : " Nurture [your]_{329-coningsby} mind with great thoughts . To believe in the heroic makes [heroes]_1177-heroes . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} seem to [me]_{329-coningsby} [a hero]_{6394-a hero} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in a tone of real feeling , which , half ashamed of [his]_{2130-the stranger} emotion , [he]_{2130-the stranger} tried to turn into playfulness . " [I]_{2130-the stranger} am , and must ever be , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , " but [a dreamer of dreams]_{6773-a dreamer of dreams} . "_{[2130-the stranger]} Then going towards the window and changing into a familiar tone , as if to divert the conversation , [he]_{2130-the stranger} added ; " What a delicious afternoon ! [I]_{2130-the stranger} look forward to [my]_{2130-the stranger} ride with delight . [You]_{329-coningsby} rest here ? "_{[2130-the stranger]} " No ; [I]_{2130-the stranger} go on to [Nottingham]_{110-nottingham} , where [I]_{2130-the stranger} shall sleep . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " And [I]_{2130-the stranger} in the opposite direction . "_{[2130-the stranger]} And [he]_{2130-the stranger} rang the bell and ordered [his]_{2130-the stranger} horses . " [I]_{329-coningsby} long to see [[your]_{2130-the stranger} mare]_{6774-your mare} again , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [She]_{6774-your mare} seemed to [me]_{329-coningsby} so beautiful . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [She]_{6774-your mare} is not only of pure race , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , " but of the highest and rarest breed in [Arabia]_111-arabia . [Her]_{6774-your mare} name is ' [the Daughter of the Star]_{6775-the daughter of the star} . ' [She]_{6774-your mare} is a foal of that famous mare , which belonged to [the Prince of [the Wahabees]_{519-the wahabees}]_{6776-the prince of the wahabees} ; and to possess which , [I]_{2130-the stranger} believe was one of the principal causes of war between [that tribe]_{6777-that tribe} and [the Egyptians]_{520-the egyptians} . [The Pacha of [Egypt]_112-egypt]_{6778-the pacha of egypt} gave [her]_{6774-your mare} to [me]_{2130-the stranger} , and [I]_{2130-the stranger} would not change [her]_{6774-your mare} for [her]_{6774-your mare} statue in pure gold , even carved by [Lysippus]_521-lysippus . Come round to [the stable]_{6779-the stable} and see [her]_{6774-your mare} . "_{[2130-the stranger]} [They]_2182-they went out together . It was a soft sunny afternoon ; the air fresh from the rain , but mild and exhilarating . [The groom]_{2183-the groom} brought forth the mare . " [The Daughter of the Star]_{6775-the daughter of the star} "_[2184-her] stood before [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with [her]_2184-her sinewy shape of matchless symmetry ; [her]_2184-her burnished skin , black mane , legs like those of an antelope , [her]_2184-her little ears , dark speaking eye , and tail worthy of [a Pacha]_{522-a pacha} . And who was [[her]_2184-her master]_{2185-her master} , and whither was [she]_2184-her about to take [him]_{2185-her master} ? [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was so naturally well - bred , that [we]_2186-we may be sure it was not curiosity ; no , it was a finer feeling that made [him]_{2185-her master} hesitate and think a little , and then say : " [I]_{2130-the stranger} am sorry to part . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " [I]_{2130-the stranger} also , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . " But life is constant separation . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} hope [we]_2186-we may meet again , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " If [our]_2186-we acquaintance be worth preserving , "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , " [you]_{329-coningsby} may be sure it will not be lost . "_{[2130-the stranger]} " But [mine]_{329-coningsby} is not worth preserving , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} earnestly . " It is [yours]_{329-coningsby} that is the treasure . [You]_{329-coningsby} teach [me]_{329-coningsby} things of which [I]_{329-coningsby} have long mused . "_{[329-coningsby]} [The stranger]_{2130-the stranger} took the bridle of the " Daughter of the Star , "_{[2130-the stranger]} and turning round with a faint smile , extended [his]_{2130-the stranger} hand to [[his]_{2130-the stranger} companion]_{1182-his companion} . " [Your]_{329-coningsby} mind at least is nurtured with great thoughts , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " [your]_{329-coningsby} actions should be heroic . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Action is not for [me]_{2130-the stranger} ; "_{[2130-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , " [I]_{2130-the stranger} am of that faith that [the Apostles]_{6781-the apostles} professed before [they]_{6781-the apostles} followed [[their]_{6781-the apostles} Master]_{6143-their master} . "_{[2130-the stranger]} [He]_{2130-the stranger} vaulted into [his]_{2130-the stranger} saddle , [the " Daughter of the Star]_{6783-the " daughter of the star} "_{[1182-his companion]} bounded away as if [she]_{1182-his companion} scented the air of [the Desart]_{632-the desart} from which [she]_{1182-his companion} and [[her]_{1182-his companion} rider]_{2192-her rider} had alike sprung , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} remained in profound meditation . The day after [his]_{2130-the stranger} adventure at [the Forest Inn]_{2111-the forest inn} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} arrived at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} . It was several years since [he]_{2130-the stranger} had visited [the family of [[his]_{2130-the stranger} friend]_{2195-his friend} , who were indeed also [[his]_{2130-the stranger} kin]_{2196-his kin}]_{2194-the family of his friend , who were indeed also his kin} ; and in [his]_{2130-the stranger} boyish days had often proved that [they]_{2194-the family of his friend , who were indeed also his kin} were not unmindful of the affinity . This was a visit that had been long counted on , long promised , and which a variety of circumstances had hitherto prevented . It was to have been made by [the schoolboy]_{1948-the schoolboy} : it was to be fulfilled by [the man]_{2198-the man} . For no less [a character]_{2199-a character} could [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} under any circumstances now consent to claim , since [he]_{2130-the stranger} was closely verging to the completion of [his]_{2130-the stranger} nineteenth year ; and it appeared manifest that if it were [his]_{2130-the stranger} destiny to do anything great , [he]_{2130-the stranger} had but few years to wait before the full development of [his]_{2130-the stranger} power . Visions of [Gastons de Foix]_{523-gastons de foix} and [Maurices of [Saxony]_114-saxony]_{2200-maurices of saxony} , [statesmen]_{6293-statesmen} giving up cricket to govern [nations]_6626-nations , [beardless Jesuits plunged in profound abstraction in omnipotent cabinets]_{2203-beardless jesuits plunged in profound abstraction in omnipotent cabinets} , haunted [his]_{2130-the stranger} fancy from the moment [he]_{2130-the stranger} had separated from [[his]_{2130-the stranger} mysterious and deeply interesting companion]_{2204-his mysterious and deeply interesting companion} . To nurture [his]_{2130-the stranger} mind with great thoughts had ever been [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's inspiring habit . Was it also destined that [he]_{2130-the stranger} should achieve the heroic ? There are some books , when [we]_2205-our close them — one or two in the course of [our]_2205-our life — difficult as it may be to analyze or ascertain the cause,—our minds seem to have made a great leap . A thousand obscure things receive light ; a multitude of indefinite feelings are determined . [Our]_2205-our intellect grasps and grapples with all subjects with a capacity , a flexibility and a vigour , before unknown to [us]_2205-our . It masters questions hitherto perplexing , which are not even touched or referred to in the volume just closed . What is this magic ? It is the spirit of [the supreme author that by a magnetic influence]_{2206-the supreme author that by a magnetic influence} blends with [our]_2205-our sympathizing intelligence , directs and inspires it . By that mysterious sensibility [we]_2205-our extend to questions , which [he]_{2130-the stranger} has not treated , the same intellectual force which [he]_{2130-the stranger} has exercised over those which [he]_{2130-the stranger} has expounded . [His]_{2130-the stranger} genius for a time remains in [us]_2205-our . ' Tis the same with [human beings]_{6005-human beings} as with books . [All of [us]_2205-our]_{2208-all of us} encounter , at least once in [our]_2205-our lives , [some individual who utters words that make [us]_2205-our think for ever]_{2209-some individual who utters words that make us think for ever} . There are [men whose phrases are oracles]_{2210-men whose phrases are oracles} ; [who condense in a sentence the secrets of life]_{2211-who condense in a sentence the secrets of life} ; [who blurt out an aphorism that forms a character or illustrates an existence]_{2212-who blurt out an aphorism that forms a character or illustrates an existence} . A great thing is a great book ; but greater than all , is the talk of [a great man]_{6710-a great man} ! And what is [a great man]_{6710-a great man} ? Is it [a Minister of State]_{2215-a minister of state} ? Is it [a victorious General]_{2216-a victorious general} ? [A gentleman in the Windsor uniform]_{2217-a gentleman in the windsor uniform} ? [A Field Marshal covered with stars]_{2218-a field marshal covered with stars} ? Is it [a Prelate]_{2219-a prelate} , or [a Prince]_{2220-a prince} ? [A King]_{2221-a king} , even [an Emperor]_{2222-an emperor} ? It may be all these ; yet these , as [we]_2205-our must all daily feel , are not necessarily [great men]_{1025-great men} . [A great man]_{6710-a great man} is one who affects the mind of [[his]_{6710-a great man} generation]_{2225-his generation} : whether [he]_{6710-a great man} be [a monk in [[his]_{6710-a great man} cloister]_{2227-his cloister} agitating [Christendom]_{108-christendom} , or [a monarch crossing the Granicus]_{2228-a monarch crossing the granicus} , and giving a new character to [the Pagan world]_{2229-the pagan world}]_{2226-a monk in his cloister agitating christendom , or a monarch crossing the granicus , and giving a new character to the pagan world} . [[Our]_2205-our young [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{2230-our young coningsby} reached [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} in a state of meditation . [He]_{2230-our young coningsby} also desired to be great . Not from the restless vanity that sometimes impels [youth]_6101-youth to momentary exertion by which [they]_6101-youth sometimes obtain a distinction as evanescent as [their]_6101-youth energy . The ambition of [[our]_2205-our hero]_{1558-our hero} was altogether of a different character . It was indeed at present not a little vague , indefinite , hesitating , inquiring , sometimes desponding . What were [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} powers , what should be [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} aim , were to [him]_{2230-our young coningsby} , as to [all young aspirants]_{2233-all young aspirants} , often questions infinitely perplexing and full of pain . But , on the whole , there ran through [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} character , notwithstanding [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} many dazzling qualities and accomplishments , and [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} juvenile celebrity which has spoiled so much promise , a vein of grave simplicity that was the consequence of an earnest temper , and of an intellect that would be content with nothing short of the profound . [His]_{2230-our young coningsby} was a mind that loved to pursue every question to the centre . But it was not a spirit of scepticism that impelled this habit ; on the contrary , it was the spirit of Faith . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} found that [he]_{2230-our young coningsby} was born in an age of infidelity in all things , and [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} heart assured [him]_{2230-our young coningsby} that a want of faith was a want of nature . But [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} vigorous intellect could not take refuge in that maudlin substitute for belief which consists in a patronage of fantastic theories . [He]_{2230-our young coningsby} needed that deep and enduring conviction that the heart and the intellect , feeling and reason united , can alone supply . [He]_{2230-our young coningsby} asked [himself]_{2230-our young coningsby} why [governments]_{2234-governments} were hated , and religions despised ? Why [Loyalty]_525-loyalty was dead , and [Reverence]_{526-reverence} only [a galvanised corpse]_{2235-a galvanised corpse} ? These were indeed questions that had as yet presented themselves to [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} thought in a very crude and imperfect from ; but their very occurrence showed the strong pre - disposition of [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} mind . It was because [he]_{2230-our young coningsby} had not found guides among [[his]_{2230-our young coningsby} elders]_{2236-his elders} that [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} thoughts and been turned to [the generation that [he]_{2230-our young coningsby} [himself]_{2230-our young coningsby} represented]_{2237-the generation that he himself represented} . The sentiment of veneration was so developed in [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} nature , that [he]_{2230-our young coningsby} was exactly the youth that would have hung with enthusiastic humility on the accents of [some sage of old in [the groves of [Academus]_115-academus]_{2239-the groves of academus} , or [the porch of [Zeno]_527-zeno]_{2240-the porch of zeno}]_{2238-some sage of old in the groves of academus , or the porch of zeno} . But as yet [he]_{2230-our young coningsby} had found Age only perplexed and desponding ; Manhood only callous and desperate . [Some]_1460-some thought that systems would last [their]_1460-some time ; [others]_1294-others , that something would turn up . [His]_{2230-our young coningsby} deep and pious spirit recoiled with disgust and horror from such lax , chance - medley maxims , that would reduce in [their]_2243-their consequences [man]_1251-man to the level of [the brutes]_{2245-the brutes} . Notwithstanding a prejudice which had haunted [him]_{2230-our young coningsby} from [his]_{2230-our young coningsby} childhood , [he]_{2230-our young coningsby} had applied when the occasion offered to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} for instruction ; as [one distinguished in the republic of letters , as well as the realm of politics , who assumed the guidance of the public mind , and as the phrase runs]_{2246-one distinguished in the republic of letters , as well as the realm of politics , who assumed the guidance of the public mind , and as the phrase runs} , was looked up to . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} listened at first to the inquiries of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , urged , as [they]_2247-they ever were , with a modesty and deference which do not always characterize juvenile investigations , as if [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} were speaking to [him]_{317-mr. rigby} of the unknown tongues . But [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was not [a man who ever confessed [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} at fault]_{2248-a man who ever confessed himself at fault} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} caught up something of the subject as [[our]_2249-our young friend]_{2250-our young friend} proceeded , and was perfectly prepared long before [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had finished , to take the whole conversation into [his]_{317-mr. rigby} own hands . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} began by ascribing every thing to the Reform Bill , and then referred to several of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} own speeches on Schedule A. Then [he]_{317-mr. rigby} told [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that want of religious Faith was solely occasioned by want of [churches]_{6289-churches} ; and want of Loyalty , by [George IV]_{345-george iv} . having shut [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} up too much at [the Cottage in [Windsor Park]_{116-windsor park}]_{2252-the cottage in windsor park} ; entirely against the advice of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} assured [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that [the Church Commission]_{2253-the church commission} was operating wonders , and that with private benevolence , ( [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} subscribed £ 1000 , for [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ) [we]_2249-our should soon have [churches]_{6289-churches} enough . The great question now was [their]_{6289-churches} architecture . Had [George IV]_{345-george iv} . lived , all would have been right . [They]_{6289-churches} would have been built on the model of [the Buddhist pagoda]_{2255-the buddhist pagoda} . As for Loyalty , if [the present King]_{2256-the present king} went regularly to Ascot races , [he]_{2256-the present king} had no doubt all would go right . Finally , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} impressed on [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to read the Quarterly Review with great attention ; and to make [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} master of [Mr. Wordy]_{528-mr. wordy} 's History of the late War in twenty volumes , a capital work , which proved that [Providence]_{529-providence} was on the side of [the Tories]_{530-the tories} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} did not apply to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} again ; but worked on with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} own mind , coming often enough to sufficiently crude conclusions , and often very much perplexed and harassed . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} tried occasionally [his]_{317-mr. rigby} inferences on [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} companions]_{890-his companions} , who were intelligent and full of fervour . [Millbank]_417-millbank was more than this . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was of a very thoughtful mood ; had also some principles caught up from [a new school]_{2258-a new school} , which were materials for discussion . One way or other however before [he]_{317-mr. rigby} quitted [Eton]_9-eton , there prevailed among [this circle of friends]_{2259-this circle of friends} , the initial idea doubtless emanating from [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , an earnest , though a rather vague , conviction that the present state of feeling in matters both civil and religious was not healthy ; that there must be substituted for this latitudinarianism , something sound and deep , fervent and well defined , and that [the priests of this new faith]_{2260-the priests of this new faith} must be found among [the New Generation]_{1793-the new generation} ; so that when [the bright - minded rider of [the ' Daughter of the Star]_{2263-the ' daughter of the star}]_{2262-the bright - minded rider of the ' daughter of the star} ' descanted on the influence of individual character , of great thoughts and heroic actions , and the divine power of youth and genius , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} touched a string that was the very heart - chord of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} companion]_{1182-his companion} , who listened with fascinated enthusiasm , as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} introduced [him]_{1182-his companion} to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} gallery of inspiring models . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} arrived at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} at a season when [men]_5722-men can neither hunt nor shoot . Great internal resources should be found in [a country family under such circumstances]_{2266-a country family under such circumstances} . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} and [Duchess]_2268-duchess had returned from [London]_3-london only a few days with [[their]_2269-their daughter]_{2270-their daughter} , who had been presented this year . [They]_2269-their were all glad to find [themselves]_2269-their again in [the country]_{5717-the country} which [they]_2269-their loved , and which loved [them]_2269-their . [One of [[their]_2269-their sons - in - law]_{2273-their sons - in - law} and [[his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} wife]_{1760-his wife}]_{2272-one of their sons - in - law and his wife} , and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , completed the party . There are few conjunctures in life of a more startling interest , than to meet [the pretty little girl that [we]_2276-our have gambolled with in [our]_2276-our boyhood]_{2275-the pretty little girl that we have gambolled with in our boyhood} , and to find [her]_{2275-the pretty little girl that we have gambolled with in our boyhood} changed in the lapse of a very few years , which in some instances may not have brought a corresponding alteration in [our]_2276-our own appearance , into [a beautiful woman]_{1435-a beautiful woman} . Something of this flitted over [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's mind , as [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} bowed , a little agitated from [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} surprise , to [Lady Theresa Sydney]_{449-lady theresa} . All that [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} remembered had prepared [him]_{2273-their sons - in - law} for beauty ; but not for the degree or character of beauty that [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} met . [It]_2278-it was a rich , sweet face , with blue eyes and dark lashes , and a nose that [we]_2276-our have no epithet to describe in English , but which charmed in [Roxalana]_531-roxalana . [Her]_531-roxalana brown hair fell over [her]_531-roxalana white and well - turned shoulders in long and luxuriant tresses . [One]_1199-one has met something as brilliant and dainty in a medallion of old Sèvres , or amid [the terraces and gardens of [Watteau]_117-watteau]_{2280-the terraces and gardens of watteau} . Perhaps [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} too might have welcomed [him]_{2273-their sons - in - law} with more freedom had [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} appearance also more accorded with the image which [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} had left behind . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was [a boy]_{1239-a boy} then as [we]_2276-our described [him]_{2273-their sons - in - law} in [our]_2276-our first chapter . Though only nineteen now , [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} had attained [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} full stature , which was above the middle height , and time had fulfilled that promise of symmetry in [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} figure , and grace in [[his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} mien]_{2282-his mien} , then so largely intimated . Time too which had not yet robbed [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} countenance of any of its physical beauty , had strongly developed the intellectual charm by which it had ever been distinguished . As [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} bowed lowly before [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} and [[her]_{6414-the duchess} daughter]_{2284-her daughter} , it would have been difficult to image [a youth of [a mien]_{2286-a mien}]_{2285-a youth of a mien} more pre - possessing and a manner more finished . A manner that was spontaneous ; nature 's pure gift , the reflex of [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} feeling . No artifice prompted that profound and polished homage . Not one of those influences , the aggregate of whose sway produces , as [they]_2287-they tell [us]_2276-our , [the finished gentleman]_{2288-the finished gentleman} , had ever exercised its beneficent power on [[our]_2276-our orphan]_{2289-our orphan} , and not rarely forlorn , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [No clever and refined woman]_{2290-no clever and refined woman} , with [her]_{2290-no clever and refined woman} quick perception , and nice criticism that never offends [our]_2276-our self - love , had ever given [him]_{2273-their sons - in - law} that education that is more precious than Universities . The mild suggestions of [a sister]_{2069-a sister} , the gentle raillery of [some laughing cousin]_{2292-some laughing cousin} , are also advantages not always appreciated at the time , but which [boys]_1651-boys , when [they]_1651-boys have become [men]_5722-men , often think over with gratitude , and a little remorse at the ungracious spirit in which [they]_1651-boys were received . Not even [the dancing - master]_{2295-the dancing - master} had afforded [his]_{2295-the dancing - master} mechanical aid to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who , like all [Eton boys of this generation]_{2296-eton boys of this generation} , viewed [that professor of accomplishments]_{2297-that professor of accomplishments} with frank repugnance . But even in the boisterous life of [school]_1082-school , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , though [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} style was free and flowing , was always well - bred . [His]_{2273-their sons - in - law} spirit recoiled from that gross familiarity that is the characteristic of modern manners , and which would destroy all forms and ceremonies merely because [they]_1651-boys curb and control [their]_1651-boys own coarse convenience and ill - disguised selfishness . To [women]_2299-women however [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} instinctively bowed as to [beings set apart for reverence and delicate treatment]_{2300-beings set apart for reverence and delicate treatment} . Little as [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} experience was of [them]_2299-women , [his]_{2273-their sons - in - law} spirit had been fed with chivalrous fancies , and [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} entertained for [them]_2299-women all the ideal devotion of [a Surrey or a Sydney]_{2301-a surrey or a sydney} . Instructed , if not learned , as books and thought had already made [him]_{2273-their sons - in - law} in [men]_5722-men , [he]_{2273-their sons - in - law} could not conceive that there were [any other women in [the world]_{971-the world} than [fair Geraldines]_{532-fair geraldines} and [Countesses of [Pembroke]_118-pembroke]_{2305-countesses of pembroke}]_{2303-any other women in the world than fair geraldines and countesses of pembroke} . There was not [a country - house in [England]_10-england that had so completely the air of habitual residence as [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{2306-a country - house in england that had so completely the air of habitual residence as beaumanoir} . It is a charming trait , and very rare . In [many great mansions]_{2307-many great mansions} everything is as stiff , formal , and tedious , as if [[your]_2308-your host]_{2309-your host} were [a Spanish grandee in the days of the Inquisition]_{2310-a spanish grandee in the days of the inquisition} . No ease , no resources ; the passing life seems a solemn spectacle in which [you]_2308-your play a part . How delightful was [the morning - room at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{2311-the morning - room at beaumanoir} ; from which [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} were not excluded with that assumed suspicion that [they]_{5708-gentlemen} can never enter [it]_{2311-the morning - room at beaumanoir} but for felonious purposes . Such a profusion of flowers ! Such a multitude of books ! Such a various prodigality of writing materials ! So many easy chairs too of so many shapes ; each in [itself]_2313-itself a comfortable home ; yet nothing crowded . [Woman]_2314-woman alone can organise [a drawing - room]_{2315-a drawing - room} ; [man]_1251-man succeeds sometimes in [a library]_{2317-a library} . And [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} ' work ! How graceful [they]_{1281-the ladies} look bending over [their]_{1281-the ladies} embroidery frames , consulting over the arrangement of a group , or the colour of a flower . The panniers and fanciful baskets overflowing with variegated worsted , are gay and full of pleasure to the eye , and give an air of elegant business that is vivifying . Even the sight of employment interests . Then the morning costume of [English women]_{2319-english women} is itself a beautiful work of art . At this period of the day , [they]_{2319-english women} can find no rivals in other climes . The brilliant complexions of [the daughters of the north]_{2320-the daughters of the north} dazzle in daylight ; [the illumined saloon]_{2321-the illumined saloon} levels all distinctions . [One]_1199-one should see [them]_{2319-english women} in [their]_{2319-english women} well - fashioned muslin dresses . What [matrons]_2323-matrons , and [what maidens]_{2324-what maidens} ! Full of graceful dignity , fresher than [the morn]_{1358-the morn} ! And the married beauty in [her]_{1281-the ladies} little lace cap . Ah , [she]_2326-she is [a coquette]_{2327-a coquette} ! [A charming character]_{2328-a charming character} at all times ; in [a country - house]_{2329-a country - house} [an invaluable one]_{2330-an invaluable one} . [A coquette]_{2327-a coquette} is [a being who wishes to please]_{2332-a being who wishes to please} . [Amiable being]_{2333-amiable being} ! If [you]_2334-you do not like [her]_2326-she , [you]_2334-you will have no difficulty in finding [a female companion of a different mood]_{2335-a female companion of a different mood} . Alas ! coquettes are but too rare . ' Tis a career that requires great abilities , infinite pains , [a gay and airy spirit]_{2336-a gay and airy spirit} . ' Tis [the coquette that provides all amusement]_{2337-the coquette that provides all amusement} ; suggests [the riding party]_{2338-the riding party} , plans the pic - nic , gives and guesses charades , acts them . [She]_2326-she is the stirring element amid the heavy congeries of social atoms ; the soul of [the house]_{844-the house} , the salt of the banquet . Let [any one]_{875-any one} pass a very agreeable week , or it may be ten days , under any roof and analyse the cause of [his]_{875-any one} satisfaction , and [one]_1199-one might safely make a gentle wager that [his]_{875-any one} solution would present [him]_{875-any one} with the frolick phantom of a coquette . " It is impossible that [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} can remember [me]_{875-any one} ? "_{[875-any one]} said a clear gay voice ; and [he]_{875-any one} looked round and was greeted by a pair of sparkling eyes and the gayest smile in [the world]_{971-the world} . It was [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , [[the Duke]_{860-the duke} 's married daughter]_{2344-the duke 's married daughter} . " And [you]_{329-coningsby} walked [here]_5716-here , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , when the stir of arranging [themselves]_{2345-themselves} at dinner had subsided . " Only think , [papa]_6785-papa , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} walked [here]_5716-here ! [I]_{533-lady everingham} also am [a great walker]_{6787-a great walker} . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} had heard much of [the forest]_{2094-the forest} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Which [I]_{860-the duke} am sure did not disappoint [you]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . " [But forest without adventures]_{6789-but forest without adventures} , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , a little shrugging [her]_{533-lady everingham} pretty shoulders . " But [I]_{329-coningsby} had an adventure , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Oh ! tell it [us]_6790-us by all means ! "_{[1269-the lady]} said [the Lady]_{1269-the lady} with great animation . " Adventures are [my]_{533-lady everingham} weakness . [I]_{533-lady everingham} have had more adventures than any one . Have [I]_{533-lady everingham} not had , [Augustus]_348-philip ? "_{[533-lady everingham]} [she]_{533-lady everingham} added , addressing [[her]_{533-lady everingham} husband]_{972-her husband} . " But [you]_{535-lord everingham} make everything out to be an adventure , [Isabel]_534-isabel , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " [I]_{535-lord everingham} dare say that [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's was more substantial . "_{[535-lord everingham]} And looking at [[our]_2349-our young friend]_{2250-our young friend} , [he]_{2250-our young friend} invited [him]_{2250-our young friend} to inform [them]_2349-our . " [I]_{329-coningsby} met [a most extraordinary man]_{6791-a most extraordinary man} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " It should have been [a heroine]_{6792-a heroine} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} exclaimed [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . " Do [you]_{329-coningsby} know anybody in [this neighbourhood]_{6793-this neighbourhood} who rides the finest Arab in [the world]_{971-the world} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} asked [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [She]_6795-she is called the ' Daughter of [the Star]_{6796-the star} , ' and was given to [[her]_6795-she rider]_{2192-her rider} by [the Pacha of [Egypt]_112-egypt]_{6778-the pacha of egypt} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " This is really an adventure , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} interested . " [The Daughter of the Star]_{6775-the daughter of the star} ! "_{[449-lady theresa]} said [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . " What a pretty name ! [Percy]_462-percy has a horse called ' [Sunbeam]_536-sunbeam . ' "_{[449-lady theresa]} " [A fine Arab]_{6800-a fine arab} , the finest in [the world]_{971-the world} ! "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} who was very fond of horses . " Who can it be ? "_{[860-the duke]} " Can [you]_{2353-a young man who sat next her} throw any light on this , [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} ? "_{[2352-the duchess of a young man who sat next her]} asked [the Duchess of [a young man who sat next [her]_{2352-the duchess of a young man who sat next her}]_{2353-a young man who sat next her}]_{2352-the duchess of a young man who sat next her} . [He]_{2353-a young man who sat next her} was [a neighbour who had joined [their]_2355-their dinner party]_{2354-a neighbour who had joined their dinner party} . [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} , [a Roman Catholic]_{2356-a roman catholic} , and [the richest commoner in [the county]_{1831-the county}]_{2357-the richest commoner in the county} ; for [he]_{2353-a young man who sat next her} had succeeded to [a great estate early in [his]_{2353-a young man who sat next her} minority]_{2359-a great estate early in his minority} , which had only this year terminated . " [I]_{537-mr. lyle} certainly do not know the horse , "_{[537-mr. lyle]} said [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} ; " but if [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would describe [the rider]_{2123-the rider} , perhaps — "_{[537-mr. lyle]} " [He]_{2123-the rider} is [a man something under thirty]_{6803-a man something under thirty} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " pale , with dark hair . [We]_2355-their met in a sort of [forest inn]_{6804-forest inn} during a storm . [A most singular man]_{6805-a most singular man} ! Indeed [I]_{329-coningsby} never met any one who seemed to [me]_{329-coningsby} so clever , or to say such remarkable things . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [He]_{2123-the rider} must have been the spirit of the storm , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . " [Charles Verney]_{539-charles verney} has a great deal of dark hair , "_{[449-lady theresa]} said [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . " But then [he]_{539-charles verney} is anything but pale , and [his]_{539-charles verney} eyes are blue . "_{[449-lady theresa]} " And certainly [he]_{539-charles verney} keeps [his]_{539-charles verney} wonderful things for [your]_{449-lady theresa} ear , [Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} , "_{[2360-her sister]} said [[her]_{449-lady theresa} sister]_{2360-her sister} . " [I]_{6414-the duchess} wish that [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would tell [us]_2362-them some of the wonderful things [he]_{539-charles verney} said , "_{[6414-the duchess]} said [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} smiling . " Take a glass of wine first with [[my]_{337-henry sydney} mother]_{6806-my mother} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , who had just finished helping [them]_2362-them all to fish . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had too much tact to be entrapped into a long story . [He]_2363-he already regretted that [he]_2363-he had been betrayed into any allusion to [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . [He]_2363-he had a wild fanciful notion that [their]_2365-their meeting ought to have been preserved as a sacred secret . But [he]_2363-he had been impelled to refer to it in the first instance by the chance observation of [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} ; and [he]_2363-he had pursued [his]_2363-he remark from the hope that the conversation might have led to the discovery of the unknown . When [he]_2363-he found that [his]_2363-he inquiry in this respect was unsuccessful , [he]_2363-he was willing to turn the conversation . In reply to [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} then , [he]_2363-he generally described the talk of [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} as full of lively anecdote and epigrammatic views of life ; and gave [them]_2362-them , for example , a saying of [a very illustrious foreign Prince]_{2368-a very illustrious foreign prince} , which was quite new and pointed , and which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} told well . This led to a new train of discourse . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} also knew [this illustrious foreign Prince]_{2370-this illustrious foreign prince} , and told another story of [him]_{2370-this illustrious foreign prince} ; and [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} had played whist with [this illustrious foreign Prince]_{2370-this illustrious foreign prince} very often at the Travellers ' , and this led to a third story ; none of [them]_2372-them too long . Then [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} came in again , and sparkled very agreeably . [She]_{533-lady everingham} indeed sustained throughout dinner the principal weight of the conversation ; but as [she]_{533-lady everingham} asked questions of every body , all seemed to contribute . Even the voice of [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} , who was rather bashful , was occasionally heard in reply . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who had at first unintentionally taken a more leading part than [he]_2363-he aspired to , would have retired into the background for the rest of the dinner , but [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} continually signalled [him]_2363-he out for [her]_{533-lady everingham} questions , and as [she]_{533-lady everingham} sat opposite to [him]_2363-he , [he]_2363-he seemed [the person to whom [they]_2372-them were principally addressed]_{2373-the person to whom they were principally addressed} . At length [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} rose to retire . [A very great personage in [a foreign , but not remote , country]_{2376-a foreign , but not remote , country}]_{2375-a very great personage in a foreign , but not remote , country} , once mentioned to [the writer of these pages]_{2377-the writer of these pages} , that [he]_{2375-a very great personage in a foreign , but not remote , country} ascribed the superiority of [the English]_{540-the english} in political life in [their]_{540-the english} conduct of public business and practical views of affairs , in a great measure to " that little half hour "_{[2375-a very great personage in a foreign , but not remote , country]} that separates after dinner , the dark from the fair sex . [The writer]_{1412-the writer} humbly submitted , that if the period of disjunction were strictly limited to a " little half hour , "_{[1412-the writer]} its salutary consequences for [both sexes]_{2379-both sexes} need not be disputed , but that in [England]_10-england the " little half hour "_{[533-lady everingham]} was too apt to swell into a term of far more awful character and duration . [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} was [a disciple of [the " very little half hour "_{[533-lady everingham]} school]_{2381-the " very little half hour " school}]_{2380-a disciple of the " very little half hour " school} ; for as [she]_{533-lady everingham} gaily followed [[her]_{533-lady everingham} mother]_{1548-her mother} , [she]_{533-lady everingham} said to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , whose happy lot it was to usher [them]_2372-them from [the apartment]_{873-the apartment} , " Pray , do not be too long at [the Board of Guardians]_{6807-the board of guardians} to - day . "_{[533-lady everingham]} These were prophetic words . For no sooner were [they]_2372-them all again seated , than [the Duke]_{860-the duke} filling [his]_{860-the duke} glass , and pushing the claret to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , observed : " [I]_{860-the duke} suppose [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} does not trouble [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} much about the New Poor Law ? "_{[860-the duke]} " Hardly , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [[My]_{329-coningsby} grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} 's frequent absence from [England]_10-england , which [his]_{5827-my grandfather} health [I]_{329-coningsby} believe renders quite necessary , deprives [him]_{5827-my grandfather} of the advantage of personal observation on a subject , than which [I]_{329-coningsby} can [myself]_{329-coningsby} conceive none more deeply interesting . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{860-the duke} am glad to hear [you]_{329-coningsby} say so , "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , " and it does [you]_{329-coningsby} great credit and [Henry]_{337-henry sydney} too , whose attention [I]_{860-the duke} observe is directed very much to [these subjects]_{6809-these subjects} . In [my]_{860-the duke} time , [the young men]_{2153-the young men} did not think so much of such things , and [we]_{2153-the young men} suffer consequently . By the bye , [Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , [you]_{533-lady everingham} who are [a chairman of [a Board of Guardians]_{6812-a board of guardians}]_{6811-a chairman of a board of guardians} , can give [me]_{860-the duke} some information . Supposing a case of out - door relief — "_{[860-the duke]} " [I]_{2386-the son - in - law} could not suppose anything so absurd , "_{[2386-the son - in - law]} said [the son - in - law]_{2386-the son - in - law} . " Well , "_{[860-the duke]} rejoined [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . " [I]_{860-the duke} know [your]_{2388-his son - in - law} views on that subject , and it certainly is a question on which there is a good deal to be said . But would [you]_{2388-his son - in - law} under any circumstances give relief out of the Union even if [the parish]_{6813-the parish} were to save a considerable sum . "_{[860-the duke]} " [I]_{535-lord everingham} wish [I]_{535-lord everingham} knew the Union where such a system was followed , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} ; and [his]_{535-lord everingham} Grace seemed to tremble under [[his]_{535-lord everingham} son - in - law]_{2388-his son - in - law} 's glance . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} had a good heart , and not a bad head . If [he]_{860-the duke} had not made in [his]_{860-the duke} youth so many Latin and English verses , [he]_{860-the duke} might have acquired considerable information , for [he]_{860-the duke} had a natural love of letters , though [his]_{860-the duke} pack were the pride of [England]_10-england , [his]_{860-the duke} barrel seldom missed , and [his]_{860-the duke} fortune on the turf , where [he]_{860-the duke} never betted , was a proverb . [He]_{860-the duke} was good , and [he]_{860-the duke} wished to do good ; but [his]_{860-the duke} views were confused from want of knowledge ; and [his]_{860-the duke} conduct often inconsistent because a sense of duty made [him]_{860-the duke} immediately active,—and [he]_{860-the duke} often acquired in the consequent experience , a conviction exactly contrary to that which had prompted [his]_{860-the duke} activity . [His]_{860-the duke} Grace had been [a great patron]_{2390-a great patron} and [a zealous administrator of the New Poor Law]_{2391-a zealous administrator of the new poor law} . [He]_{860-the duke} had been persuaded that it would elevate the condition of [the labouring class]_{2392-the labouring class} . [[His]_{860-the duke} son - in - law]_{2388-his son - in - law} , [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} , who was [a Whig]_{2394-a whig} , and [a clear - headed , cold - blooded man]_{2395-a clear - headed , cold - blooded man} , looked upon the New Poor Law as another Magna Charta . [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} was completely master of the subject . [He]_{535-lord everingham} was [himself]_{535-lord everingham} [the Chairman of one of [the most considerable Unions in [the kingdom]_{6537-the kingdom}]_{2397-the most considerable unions in the kingdom}]_{2396-the chairman of one of the most considerable unions in the kingdom} . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} , if [he]_{860-the duke} ever had a misgiving , had no chance in argument with [[his]_{860-the duke} son - in - law]_{2388-his son - in - law} . [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} overwhelmed [him]_{860-the duke} with quotations from [Commissioners]_{2401-commissioners} ' rules , and [Sub - Commissioners]_{2402-sub - commissioners} ' reports , statistical tables , and references to [dietaries]_{2403-dietaries} . Sometimes with a strong case , [the Duke]_{860-the duke} struggled to make a fight ; but [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} , when [he]_{860-the duke} was at fault for a reply , which was very rare , upbraided [[his]_{860-the duke} father - in - law]_{2405-his father - in - law} with the abuses of the old system , and frightened [him]_{2405-his father - in - law} with visions of rates exceeding rentals . Of late however a considerable change had taken place in [the Duke]_{860-the duke} 's feelings on this great question . [[His]_{860-the duke} son]_{1160-his son} [Henry]_{337-henry sydney} entertained strong opinions upon it , and had combatted [[his]_{337-henry sydney} father]_{953-his father} with all the fervour of [a young votary]_{2409-a young votary} . A victory over [his]_{860-the duke} Grace indeed was not very difficult . [His]_{860-the duke} natural impulse would have early enlisted [him]_{860-the duke} on the side , if not of opposition to the new system , at least of critical suspicion of its spirit and provisions . It was only the statistics and sharp acuteness of [[his]_{860-the duke} son - in - law]_{2388-his son - in - law} , that had indeed ever kept [him]_{860-the duke} to [his]_{860-the duke} colours . [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} would not listen to statistics , dietary tables , [Commissioners]_{2401-commissioners} ' rules , [Sub - Commissioners]_{2402-sub - commissioners} ' reports . [He]_{337-henry sydney} went far higher than [[his]_{337-henry sydney} father]_{953-his father} ; far deeper than [[his]_{337-henry sydney} brother - in - law]_{2414-his brother - in - law} . [He]_{337-henry sydney} represented to [the Duke]_{860-the duke} that the order of [the Peasantry]_{2416-the peasantry} was as ancient , legal , and recognised an order as the order of [the Nobility]_{2417-the nobility} ; that it had distinct rights and privileges though for centuries [they]_2418-they had been invaded and violated , and permitted to fall into desuetude . [He]_{337-henry sydney} impressed upon [the Duke]_{860-the duke} that the parochial constitution of [this country]_{5794-this country} was more important than [its]_{5794-this country} political constitution ; that it was more ancient , more universal in [its]_{5794-this country} influence ; and that this parochial constitution had already been shaken to [its]_{5794-this country} centre by the New Poor Law . [He]_{337-henry sydney} assured [[his]_{337-henry sydney} father]_{953-his father} that it would never be well for [England]_10-england until [this order of the Peasantry]_{2422-this order of the peasantry} was restored to its pristine condition ; not merely in physical comfort , for that must vary according to the economical circumstances of the time like that of [every class]_{2423-every class} ; but to its condition in all those moral attributes , which make a recognised rank in [a nation]_{6163-a nation} ; and which in a great degree , are independent of economics ; manners , customs , ceremonies , rights , and privileges . " [Henry]_{337-henry sydney} thinks , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} , " that [the people]_{1127-the people} are to be fed by dancing around a May - pole . "_{[535-lord everingham]} " But will [the people]_{1127-the people} be more fed because [they]_{1127-the people} do not dance round a May - pole ? "_{[337-henry sydney]} urged [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " Obsolete customs ! "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " And why should dancing round [a May - pole]_{6816-a may - pole} be more obsolete than holding a Chapter of the Garter ? "_{[337-henry sydney]} asked [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . [The Duke , who was a blue ribbon]_{2425-the duke , who was a blue ribbon} , felt this a home thrust . " [I]_{6453-his grace} must say , "_{[6453-his grace]} said [[his]_{2425-the duke , who was a blue ribbon} Grace]_{6453-his grace} , " that [I]_{6453-his grace} for one deeply regret that [our]_6817-our popular customs have been permitted to fall so into desuetude . "_{[6453-his grace]} " [The Spirit of the Age]_{6709-the spirit of the age} is against such things , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " And what is the Spirit of the Age ? "_{[535-lord everingham]} asked [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [The Spirit of [Utility]_541-utility]_{6819-the spirit of utility} , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " And [you]_{535-lord everingham} think then that ceremony is not useful ? "_{[329-coningsby]} urged [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} mildly . " It depends upon circumstances , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " There are some ceremonies no doubt that are very proper , and of course very useful . But the best thing [we]_6817-our can do for [the labouring classes]_{6820-the labouring classes} is to provide [them]_{6820-the labouring classes} with work . "_{[535-lord everingham]} " But what do [you]_{535-lord everingham} mean by the labouring classes , [Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} ? "_{[337-henry sydney]} asked [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " [Lawyers]_6821-lawyers are [a labouring class]_{6822-a labouring class} for instance , and by the bye sufficiently provided with work . But would [you]_{535-lord everingham} approve of [Westminster Hall]_{119-westminster hall} being denuded of all [its]_{119-westminster hall} ceremonies ? "_{[337-henry sydney]} " And the long vacation being abolished ? "_{[329-coningsby]} added [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} brings [me]_{860-the duke} terrible accounts of the sufferings of [the poor about [us]_6817-our]_{6823-the poor about us} , "_{[860-the duke]} said [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , shaking [his]_{860-the duke} head . " [Women]_2299-women think everything to be suffering ! "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " How do [you]_{535-lord everingham} find [them]_6825-them about [you]_{535-lord everingham} , [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} ? "_{[860-the duke]} continued [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . " [I]_{2429-the young man} have revived the monastic customs at [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} , "_{[2429-the young man]} said [the young man]_{2429-the young man} blushing very much . " There is an almsgiving twice a week . "_{[2429-the young man]} " [I]_{321-the duke of wellington} am sure [I]_{321-the duke of wellington} wish [I]_{321-the duke of wellington} could see [the labouring classes]_{6820-the labouring classes} happy , "_{[321-the duke of wellington]} said [the Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} . " Oh ! pray do not use , [[my]_{337-henry sydney} dear father]_{6827-my dear father} , that phrase [the labouring classes]_{6820-the labouring classes} ! "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " What do [you]_{535-lord everingham} think , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , the other day [we]_6829-we had a meeting in [this neighbourhood]_{6793-this neighbourhood} to vote an agricultural petition that was to comprise [all classes]_{6831-all classes} . [I]_{337-henry sydney} went with [[my]_{337-henry sydney} father]_{5813-my father} , and [I]_{337-henry sydney} was made chairman of the committee to draw up the petition . Of course [I]_{337-henry sydney} described it as the petition of [the nobility]_{2417-the nobility} , [clergy]_6834-clergy , [gentry]_6835-gentry , [yeomanry]_{6836-yeomanry} , and peasantry of [the County of —]_{6837-the county of —} ; and could [you]_{535-lord everingham} believe it , [they]_6838-they struck out [peasantry]_{6839-peasantry} as a word no longer used , and inserted [labourers]_{6840-labourers} . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " What can it signify , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} , " whether [a man]_{1198-a man} be called [a labourer]_{6842-a labourer} or [a peasant]_{6843-a peasant} ! "_{[535-lord everingham]} " And what can it signify , "_{[2414-his brother - in - law]} said [[his]_{535-lord everingham} brother - in - law]_{2414-his brother - in - law} , " whether [a man]_{1198-a man} be called [Mr. Howard]_{542-mr. howard} or [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} ! "_{[2414-his brother - in - law]} [They]_2431-they were [the most affectionate family under [this roof of [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{2433-this roof of beaumanoir}]_{2432-the most affectionate family under this roof of beaumanoir} , and of [all members of of it]_{2434-all members of of it} [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} the sweetest tempered , and yet it was astonishing what sharp skirmishes every day arose between [him]_{337-henry sydney} and [[his]_{337-henry sydney} brother - in - law]_{2414-his brother - in - law} during " that little half hour , "_{[337-henry sydney]} that forms so happily the political character of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} . [The Duke who from experience felt that a guerilla movement was impending]_{2437-the duke who from experience felt that a guerilla movement was impending} , asked [[his]_{2437-the duke who from experience felt that a guerilla movement was impending} guests]_{1425-his guests} whether [they]_{1425-his guests} would take any more claret ; and on [their]_{1425-his guests} signifying [their]_{1425-his guests} dissent , moved an adjournment to [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} . [They]_{1425-his guests} joined [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} in [the music room]_{2441-the music room} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} not experienced in feminine society , and who found a little difficulty from want of practice in maintaining conversation , though [he]_{2437-the duke who from experience felt that a guerilla movement was impending} was very desirous of succeeding , was delighted with [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , who instead of requiring to be amused , amused [him]_{2437-the duke who from experience felt that a guerilla movement was impending} ; and suggested so many subjects , and glanced at so many topics , that there never was that cold awkward pause so common with sullen spirits and barren brains . [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} thoroughly understood the art of conversation , which indeed consists of the exercise of two fine qualities . [You]_2442-you must originate , and [you]_2442-you must sympathize ; [you]_2442-you must possess at the same time the habit of communicating , and the habit of listening . The union is rather rare , but irresistible . [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} was not [a celebrated beauty]_{2443-a celebrated beauty} , but [she]_{533-lady everingham} was something infinitely more delightful — [a captivating woman]_{2444-a captivating woman} . There were combined in [her]_{533-lady everingham} qualities not commonly met together , great vivacity of mind with great grace of manner . [Her]_{533-lady everingham} words sparkled and [her]_{533-lady everingham} movements charmed . There was indeed in all [she]_{533-lady everingham} said and did that congruity that indicates a complete and harmonious organization . It was the same just proportion which characterised [her]_{533-lady everingham} form : a shape slight and undulating with grace ; the most beautifully shaped ear ; a small , soft hand ; a foot that would have fitted the glass slipper ; and which , by the bye , [she]_{533-lady everingham} lost no opportunity of displaying . Then there was music . [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} sung like a seraph : a rich voice , a grand style . And [[her]_{449-lady theresa} sister]_{2360-her sister} could support [her]_{449-lady theresa} with grace and sweetness . And [they]_2446-they did not sing too much . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} took up a review , and looked at [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's last slashing article . [The country]_{5717-the country} seemed ruined , but it appeared that [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} were still worse off than [the Tories]_{2450-the tories} . [The assassins]_{2451-the assassins} had committed suicide . This poetical justice is pleasing . [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} lounging in an easy chair perused with great satisfaction [his]_{535-lord everingham} Morning Chronicle , which contained a cutting reply to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's article , not quite so " slashing "_{[2452-the right honourable scribe]} as [the Right Honourable scribe]_{2452-the right honourable scribe} 's manifesto , but with some searching mockery , that became the subject and the subject - monger . [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} seated [himself]_{537-mr. lyle} by [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} and encouraged by [her]_{6414-the duchess} amenity , and speaking in whispers , became animated and agreeable , occasionally patting the lap - dog . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} stood by [the singers]_{2454-the singers} , or talked with [them]_{2454-the singers} when the music had ceased ; and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} looked over a volume of Strutt 's Sports and Pastimes , occasionally , without taking [his]_{537-mr. lyle} eyes off the volume calling the attention of [[his]_{537-mr. lyle} friends]_{856-his friends} to [his]_{537-mr. lyle} discoveries . [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} rose to depart , for [he]_{537-mr. lyle} had some miles to return ; [he]_{537-mr. lyle} came forward with some hesitation to hope that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would visit [his]_{537-mr. lyle} bloodhounds , which [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} had told [him]_{537-mr. lyle} that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had expressed a wish to do . [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} remarked that [she]_{533-lady everingham} had not been at [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} since [she]_{533-lady everingham} was [a girl]_{2456-a girl} , and it appeared [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} had never visited [it]_{120-st. geneviève} . [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} proposed that [they]_2457-they should all ride over on the morrow , and [she]_{533-lady everingham} appealed to [[her]_{533-lady everingham} husband]_{972-her husband} for [his]_{972-her husband} approbation , instantly given , for though [she]_{533-lady everingham} loved admiration , and [he]_{972-her husband} apparently was an iceberg , [they]_2457-they were really devoted to [each other]_{1752-each other} . Then there was a consultation as to [their]_2457-they arrangements . [The Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} would drive over in [her]_{6414-the duchess} pony chaise with [Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} as usual had affairs that would occupy [him]_{860-the duke} . [The rest]_{2462-the rest} were to ride . It was a happy suggestion , all anticipated pleasure ; and the evening terminated with the prospect of what [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} called an adventure . [The ladies themselves]_{2463-the ladies themselves} soon withdrew ; [the gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} lingered for a while ; [the Duke]_{860-the duke} took up [his]_{860-the duke} candle , and bid [[his]_{860-the duke} guests]_{1425-his guests} good night ; [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} drank a glass of Seltzer water , nodded and vanished . [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} and [[his]_{337-henry sydney} friend]_{2195-his friend} sate up talking over the past . [They]_2457-they were too young to call [them]_2457-they old times ; and yet what a life seemed to have elapsed since [they]_2457-they had quitted [Eton]_9-eton , [dear old Eton]_{2468-dear old eton} ! [Their]_2457-they boyish feelings , and still latent boyish character , developed with [their]_2457-they reminiscences . " Do [you]_6845-you remember [Bucknall]_543-bucknall ? Which [Bucknall]_543-bucknall ? [The eldest]_{1267-the eldest} : [I]_{329-coningsby} saw [him]_543-bucknall the other day at [Nottingham]_{110-nottingham} ; [he]_543-bucknall is in [the Rifles]_{121-the rifles} . Do [you]_6845-you remember that day at [Sirly Hall]_{122-sirly hall} , that [Paulet]_544-paulet had that row with [Dickinson]_{545-dickinson} ? Did [you]_6845-you like [Dickinson]_{545-dickinson} ? Hum ! [Paulet]_544-paulet was [a good fellow]_{1687-a good fellow} , [I]_{329-coningsby} tell [you]_6845-you who was [a good fellow,—Paulet 's little cousin]_{6848-a good fellow,—paulet 's little cousin} . What ! [Augustus Le Grange]_{546-augustus le grange} . Oh ! [I]_{329-coningsby} liked [Augustus Le Grange]_{546-augustus le grange} . [I]_{329-coningsby} wonder where [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} is . [I]_{329-coningsby} had a latter from [him]_{362-buckhurst} the other day . [He]_{362-buckhurst} has gone with [[his]_{362-buckhurst} uncle]_{6849-his uncle} to [Paris]_27-paris . [We]_6850-our shall find [him]_{362-buckhurst} at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} in October . [I]_{329-coningsby} suppose [you]_6845-you know [Millbank]_417-millbank has gone to [Oriel]_595-oriel . Has [he]_{362-buckhurst} though ! [I]_{329-coningsby} wonder who will have [[our]_6850-our room at [Cookesley]_{547-cookesley} 's]_{6851-our room at cookesley 's} ? — [Cookesley]_{547-cookesley} was [a good fellow]_{1687-a good fellow} ! Oh , capital ! How well [he]_{362-buckhurst} behaved when there was that row about [our]_6850-our going out with the hounds ! Do [you]_6845-you remember [Vere]_371-vere 's face ? It makes [me]_{329-coningsby} laugh now when [I]_{329-coningsby} think of it . [I]_{329-coningsby} tell [you]_6845-you who was [a good fellow]_{1687-a good fellow} , [Kangaroo Grey]_{548-kangaroo grey} ; [I]_{329-coningsby} liked [him]_{362-buckhurst} . [I]_{329-coningsby} do n't know [any fellow who sang a better song]_{6854-any fellow who sang a better song} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} " By the bye , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " what sort of fellow is [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} ? [I]_{329-coningsby} rather liked [his]_{538-eustace lyle} look . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Oh ! [I]_{337-henry sydney} will tell [you]_6845-you all about [him]_{538-eustace lyle} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " [He]_{538-eustace lyle} is [a great ally of [mine]_{337-henry sydney}]_{6855-a great ally of mine} , and [I]_{337-henry sydney} think [you]_6845-you will like [him]_{538-eustace lyle} very much . [It]_{538-eustace lyle} is [a Roman Catholic family]_{6856-a roman catholic family} , about the oldest [we]_6857-we have in [the county]_{1831-the county} , and the wealthiest . [You]_6845-you see , [[Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} 's father]_{6859-lyle 's father} was the most violent ultra Whig , and so were [all [Eustace]_{538-eustace lyle} 's guardians]_{6860-all eustace 's guardians} ; but the moment [he]_{538-eustace lyle} came of age , [he]_{538-eustace lyle} announced that [he]_{538-eustace lyle} should not mix [himself]_{538-eustace lyle} up with either of [the parties in [the county]_{1831-the county}]_{6861-the parties in the county} , and that [[his]_{538-eustace lyle} tenantry]_{6863-his tenantry} might act exactly as [they]_{6863-his tenantry} thought fit . [[My]_{337-henry sydney} father]_{5813-my father} thinks of course that [Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} is [a Conservative]_{6865-a conservative} , and that [he]_{538-eustace lyle} only waits the occasion to come forward , but [he]_{538-eustace lyle} is quite wrong . [I]_{337-henry sydney} know [Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} well , and [he]_{538-eustace lyle} speaks to [me]_{337-henry sydney} without disguise . [You]_6866-you see ' tis [an old Cavalier family]_{6867-an old cavalier family} , and [Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} has all the opinions and feelings of [[his]_{538-eustace lyle} race]_{6868-his race} . [He]_{538-eustace lyle} will not ally [himself]_{538-eustace lyle} with [anti - monarchists]_{6869-anti - monarchists} , and [democrats]_{6870-democrats} , and [infidels]_{6871-infidels} , and [sectarians]_{6872-sectarians} ; at the same time why should [he]_{538-eustace lyle} support a party who pretend to oppose these , but who never lose an opportunity of insulting [his]_{538-eustace lyle} religion , and would deprive [him]_{538-eustace lyle} , if possible , of the advantages of [the very institutions which [[his]_{538-eustace lyle} family]_{1300-his family} assisted in establishing]_{6873-the very institutions which his family assisted in establishing} ? "_{[337-henry sydney]} " Why indeed ? [I]_{329-coningsby} am glad to have made [his]_{538-eustace lyle} acquaintance , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; " Is [he]_{538-eustace lyle} clever ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{337-henry sydney} think so , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " [He]_{538-eustace lyle} is the most shy fellow , especially among [women]_2299-women , that [I]_{337-henry sydney} ever knew , but [he]_{538-eustace lyle} is very popular in [the county]_{1831-the county} . [He]_{538-eustace lyle} does an amazing deal of good , and is one of [the best riders [we]_6878-we have]_{6877-the best riders we have} . [[My]_{337-henry sydney} father]_{5813-my father} says the very best ; bold , but so very certain . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " [He]_{538-eustace lyle} is older than [we]_6878-we are ? "_{[337-henry sydney]} " [My]_{337-henry sydney} senior by a year ; [he]_{538-eustace lyle} is just of age . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " Oh , ah ! twenty one . A year younger than [Gaston de Foix]_{494-gaston de foix} when [he]_{494-gaston de foix} won [Ravenna]_105-ravenna , and four years younger than [John of Austria]_{493-don john of austria} when [he]_{494-gaston de foix} won [Lepanto]_125-lepanto , "_{[329-coningsby]} observed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , musingly . " [I]_{329-coningsby} vote [we]_6878-we go to bed , [old fellow]_{5805-old fellow} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} In [a valley]_{2469-a valley} , not far from the margin of [a beautiful river]_{2470-a beautiful river} , raised on [a lofty and artificial terrace at the base of a range of wooded heights]_{2471-a lofty and artificial terrace at the base of a range of wooded heights} , was [a pile of modern building in the finest style of Christian architecture]_{2472-a pile of modern building in the finest style of christian architecture} . [It]_{2472-a pile of modern building in the finest style of christian architecture} was of great extent and richly decorated . Built of a white and glittering stone , [it]_{2472-a pile of modern building in the finest style of christian architecture} sparkled with [its]_{2472-a pile of modern building in the finest style of christian architecture} pinnacles in the sunshine as it rose in strong relief against [its]_{2472-a pile of modern building in the finest style of christian architecture} verdant back - ground . [The winding valley which was studded , but not too closely studded , with clumps of old trees]_{2473-the winding valley which was studded , but not too closely studded , with clumps of old trees} , formed for a great extent on either side of [the mansion]_{2474-the mansion} [a grassy demesne]_{2475-a grassy demesne} , which was called [the Lower Park]_{2476-the lower park} ; but it was [a region bearing the name of [the Upper Park]_{2478-the upper park} that was the peculiar and most picturesque feature of [this splendid residence]_{2479-this splendid residence}]_{2477-a region bearing the name of the upper park that was the peculiar and most picturesque feature of this splendid residence} . [The wooded heights that formed [the valley]_{2096-the valley}]_{2480-the wooded heights that formed the valley} , were not , as [they]_{2480-the wooded heights that formed the valley} first appeared , [a range of hills]_{2482-a range of hills} . [Their]_{2480-the wooded heights that formed the valley} crest was only the abrupt termination of [a vast and enclosed table - land]_{2483-a vast and enclosed table - land} , abounding in all the qualities of the ancient chase ; turf and trees , [a wilderness of underwood]_{2484-a wilderness of underwood} , and a vast spread of gorse and fern . The deer , that abounded , lived here in a world as savage as [themselves]_{2480-the wooded heights that formed the valley} : trooping down in the evening to [the river]_{1561-the river} . Some of [them]_{2480-the wooded heights that formed the valley} indeed were ever in sight of those who were in [the valley]_{2096-the valley} , and [you]_2487-you might often observe various groups clustered on [the green heights above [the mansion]_{2474-the mansion}]_{2488-the green heights above the mansion} , the effect of which was most inspiriting and graceful . Sometimes in the twilight , [a solitary form , magnified by the illusive hour]_{2490-a solitary form , magnified by the illusive hour} , might be seen standing on the brink of the steep , large and black against the clear sky . [We]_2491-we have endeavoured slightly to sketch [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} as it appeared to [[our]_2491-we friends]_{6020-our friends} at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , winding into [the valley]_{2096-the valley} the day after [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} had dined with [them]_{6020-our friends} . [The valley]_{2096-the valley} opened for about half - a - mile opposite [the mansion]_{2474-the mansion} , which gave to [the dwellers in [it]_{2096-the valley}]_{2496-the dwellers in it} a view over [an extensive and richly cultivated country]_{2497-an extensive and richly cultivated country} . It was through [this district]_{2498-this district} that [the party from [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{2499-the party from beaumanoir} had pursued [their]_{2499-the party from beaumanoir} way . The first glance at [the building]_{2500-the building} , [its]_{2500-the building} striking situation , [its]_{2500-the building} beautiful form , [its]_{2500-the building} brilliant colour , [its]_{2500-the building} great extent , a gathering as [it]_{2500-the building} seemed of [galleries]_{2501-galleries} , [halls]_6583-halls , and [chapels]_2503-chapels , mullioned windows , portals of clustered columns , and groups of airy pinnacles and fretwork spires , called forth a general cry of wonder and praise . The ride from [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} had been delightful ; the breath of summer in every breeze , the light of summer on every tree . The gay laugh of [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} rang frequently in the air ; often were [her]_{533-lady everingham} sunny eyes directed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as [she]_{533-lady everingham} called [his]_2504-his attention to some fair object or some pretty effect . [She]_{533-lady everingham} played [the hostess of Nature]_{2505-the hostess of nature} and introduced [him]_2504-his to [all the beauties]_{2506-all the beauties} . [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} had recognised [them]_{2506-all the beauties} . [He]_{537-mr. lyle} cantered forward with greetings on a fat little fawn - coloured pony , with a long white mane and white flowing tail , and the wickedest eye in [the world]_{971-the world} . [He]_{537-mr. lyle} rode by the side of [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , and indicated [their]_{2506-all the beauties} gently - descending route . [They]_{2506-all the beauties} arrived , and the peacocks , who were sunning [themselves]_{2509-themselves} on [the turrets]_{2510-the turrets} , expanded [their]_{2509-themselves} plumage to welcome [them]_{2506-all the beauties} . " [I]_{6414-the duchess} can remember [the old house]_{6881-the old house} , "_{[6414-the duchess]} said [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} as [she]_{6414-the duchess} took [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} 's arm ; " and [I]_{6414-the duchess} am happy to see [the new one]_{6882-the new one} . [The Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} had prepared [me]_{6414-the duchess} for much beauty , but the reality exceeds [his]_{321-the duke of wellington} report . "_{[6414-the duchess]} [They]_{2506-all the beauties} entered by [a short corridor]_{2512-a short corridor} into [a large hall]_{2513-a large hall} . [They]_{2506-all the beauties} would have stopped to admire [its]_{2513-a large hall} rich roof , [its]_{2513-a large hall} gallery and screen ; but [[their]_{2506-all the beauties} host]_{1386-their host} suggested that [they]_{2506-all the beauties} should refresh [themselves]_{2506-all the beauties} after [their]_{2506-all the beauties} ride , and [they]_{2506-all the beauties} followed [him]_{537-mr. lyle} through [several apartments]_{2515-several apartments} into [a spacious chamber]_{2516-a spacious chamber} , [its]_{2516-a spacious chamber} oaken panels covered with a series of most interesting pictures representing the siege of [Geneviève]_{126-geneviève} by [the Parliament forces]_{2517-the parliament forces} in 1643 : the various assaults and sallies , and the final discomfiture of [the rebels]_{5818-the rebels} . In all these , figured a brave and graceful [Sir Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} , in cuirass and buff jerkin , with gleaming sword and flowing plume . The sight of these pictures was ever a source of great excitement to [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , who always lamented [his]_{337-henry sydney} ill - luck in not living in such days ; nay , would insist that [all others]_{2519-all others} must equally deplore [their]_{2519-all others} evil destiny . " See , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [this battery on [the Upper Park]_{2478-the upper park}]_{6883-this battery on the upper park} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " This did the business : how it rakes up [the valley]_{2096-the valley} ! [Sir Eustace]_{538-eustace lyle} works it [himself]_{538-eustace lyle} . [Mother]_549-mother , what a pity that [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} was not besieged ! "_{[337-henry sydney]} " It may be , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{533-lady everingham} always fancy a siege must be so very interesting , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . " It must be so exciting . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " [I]_{538-eustace lyle} hope the next siege may be at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , instead of [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} , "_{[538-eustace lyle]} said [Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} laughing ; " as [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} has such a military predisposition . [Duchess]_550-duchess , [you]_550-duchess said the other day that [you]_550-duchess liked Malvoisie , and here is some . "_{[538-eustace lyle]} " Now broach [me]_{6414-the duchess} a cask of Malvoisie , Bring pasty of the doe ; "_{[6414-the duchess]} said [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} . " That has been [my]_{6414-the duchess} luncheon "_{[6414-the duchess]} " A poetic repast , "_{[449-lady theresa]} said [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . " [Their]_6886-their breeds of sheep must have been very inferior in old days , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} , " as [they]_6886-their made such a noise about [their]_6886-their venison . For [my]_{535-lord everingham} part , [I]_{535-lord everingham} consider it a thing as much gone by as tilts and tournaments . "_{[535-lord everingham]} " [I]_{449-lady theresa} am very sorry that [they]_6886-their have gone by , "_{[449-lady theresa]} said [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . " Everything has gone by that is beautiful , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " Life is much easier , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " Life easy ! "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " Life appears to [me]_{337-henry sydney} to be a fierce struggle . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " Manners are easy , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " and life is hard . "_{[329-coningsby]} " And [I]_{337-henry sydney} wish to see things exactly the reverse , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " The means and modes of subsistence less difficult ; the conduct of life more ceremonious . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " [Civilization]_{551-civilization} has no time for ceremony , "_{[535-lord everingham]} said [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} . " How very sententious [you]_2522-you all are , "_{[1760-his wife]} said [[his]_{535-lord everingham} wife]_{1760-his wife} . " [I]_{1760-his wife} want to see [the hall]_{846-the hall} and many other things . "_{[1760-his wife]} And [they]_2522-you all rose . There were indeed many other things to see : [a long gallery rich in ancestral portraits , specimens of art and costume from [Holbein]_552-holbein to [Lawrence]_553-lawrence]_{2523-a long gallery rich in ancestral portraits , specimens of art and costume from holbein to lawrence} ; [courtiers of the Tudors]_{2524-courtiers of the tudors} and [cavaliers of [the Stuarts]_{489-the stuarts}]_{2525-cavaliers of the stuarts} , terminating in red - coated squires fresh from [the field]_{2526-the field} and [gentlemen buttoned up in black coats]_{2527-gentlemen buttoned up in black coats} , and sitting in library chairs with [their]_{2527-gentlemen buttoned up in black coats} backs to a crimson curtain . [Woman]_2314-woman however is always charming ; and [the present generation]_{6069-the present generation} may view [[their]_{6069-the present generation} mothers]_{1006-their mothers} painted by [Lawrence]_553-lawrence , as if [they]_{6069-the present generation} were [patronesses of [Almacks]_554-almacks]_{2531-patronesses of almacks} , or [[their]_{6069-the present generation} grandmothers]_{2532-their grandmothers} by [Reynolds]_555-reynolds , as [Robinettas]_{556-robinettas} caressing birds , with as much delight as [they]_{6069-the present generation} gaze on [the dewy - eyed matrons of [Lely]_557-lely and the proud bearing of [the heroines of [Vandyke]_359-vandyke]_{2534-the heroines of vandyke}]_{2533-the dewy - eyed matrons of lely and the proud bearing of the heroines of vandyke} . But what interested [them]_{6069-the present generation} more than [the gallery]_{1089-the gallery} or [the rich saloons]_{2536-the rich saloons} , or even [the baronial hall]_{2537-the baronial hall} , was [the chapel]_{1102-the chapel} , in which art had exhausted all its invention , and wealth offered all [its]_2539-its resources . The walls and vaulted roofs entirely painted in encaustic by [the first artists of [Germany]_128-germany]_{2540-the first artists of germany} , and representing the principal events of the second Testament , the splendour of the mosaic pavement , the richness of the painted windows , the sumptuousness of the altar , crowned by a master - piece of [Carlo Dolce]_{558-carlo dolce} and surrounded by a silver rail , the tone of rich and solemn light that pervaded all , and blended all the various sources of beauty into one absorbing and harmonious whole ; all combined to produce an effect that stilled [them]_{6069-the present generation} into a silence that lasted for some minutes , until [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} breathed [their]_{1281-the ladies} feelings in an almost inarticulate murmur of reverence and admiration ; while a tear stole to the eye of the enthusiastic [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} . Leaving [the chapel]_{1102-the chapel} [they]_{6069-the present generation} sauntered through [the gardens]_{2543-the gardens} , until arriving at [their]_{6069-the present generation} limit , [they]_{6069-the present generation} were met by the prettiest sight in [the world]_{971-the world} ; a group of little pony chairs , each drawn by a little fat fawn - coloured pony , like the one that [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} had been riding . [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} drove [[his]_{337-henry sydney} mother]_{998-his mother} ; [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} ; [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} was attended by [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [[Their]_{6069-the present generation} host]_{1386-their host} cantered by the Duchesses side , and along [winding roads of very easy ascent]_{2547-winding roads of very easy ascent} , leading through [the most beautiful woods]_{2548-the most beautiful woods} , and offering the most charming landscapes , [they]_{6069-the present generation} reached in due time [the Upper Park]_{2478-the upper park} . " [One]_1199-one sees [[our]_{6069-the present generation} host]_{6889-our host} to very great advantage in [[his]_{6889-our host} own house]_{6890-his own house} , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . " [He]_{6889-our host} is scarcely [the same person]_{6891-the same person} . [I]_{533-lady everingham} have not observed [him]_{6889-our host} once blush . [He]_{6889-our host} speaks and moves with ease . It is a pity that [he]_{6889-our host} is not more graceful . Above all things [I]_{533-lady everingham} like [a graceful man]_{6892-a graceful man} . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " [That chapel]_{6893-that chapel} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " was a fine thing . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Very , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . " Did [you]_{329-coningsby} observe the picture over the altar ; [the Virgin with blue eyes]_{6894-the virgin with blue eyes} ? [I]_{533-lady everingham} never observed blue eyes before in such a picture . What is [your]_{329-coningsby} favourite colour for eyes ? "_{[533-lady everingham]} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt embarrassed ; [he]_2550-i said something rather pointless about admiring everything that is beautiful . " But [every one]_{1328-every one} has a favourite style ; [I]_2550-i want to know [yours]_{329-coningsby} . Regular features — do [you]_{329-coningsby} like regular features ? Or is it expression that pleases [you]_{329-coningsby} ? "_[2550-i] " Expression ; [I]_{329-coningsby} think [I]_{329-coningsby} like expression . Expression must be always delightful . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Do [you]_{329-coningsby} dance ? "_{[533-lady everingham]} " No , [I]_2550-i am [no great dancer]_{6896-no great dancer} . [I]_2550-i fear [I]_2550-i have very few accomplishments . [I]_2550-i am very fond of fencing . "_[2550-i] " [I]_{533-lady everingham} do n't fence , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} with a smile . " But [I]_{533-lady everingham} think [you]_{329-coningsby} are right not to dance . It is not in [your]_{329-coningsby} way . [You]_{329-coningsby} are very ambitious [I]_{533-lady everingham} believe ? "_{[533-lady everingham]} [she]_{533-lady everingham} added . " [I]_{533-lady everingham} was not aware of it ; [everybody]_{934-everybody} is ambitious . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} see [I]_2553-i know something of [your]_{329-coningsby} character . [Henry]_{337-henry sydney} has spoken of [you]_{329-coningsby} to [me]_2553-i a great deal ; long before [we]_6898-we met — met again [I]_2553-i should say , for [we]_6898-we are [very old friends]_{6899-very old friends} , remember . Do [you]_{329-coningsby} know [your]_{329-coningsby} career very much interests [me]_2553-i ? [I]_2553-i like [ambitious men]_{6900-ambitious men} . "_[2553-i] There is something very fascinating in the first idea that [your]_2551-your career interests [a charming woman]_{2552-a charming woman} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt that [he]_2553-i was perhaps driving a [Madame de Longueville]_{559-madame de longueville} . [A woman who likes ambitious men]_{2554-a woman who likes ambitious men} must be no ordinary character ; clearly [a sort of heroine]_{2555-a sort of heroine} . At this moment [they]_2556-they reached [the Upper Park]_{2478-the upper park} , and the novel landscape changed the current of [their]_2556-they remarks . Far as the eye could reach there spread before [them]_2556-they a savage sylvan scene . It wanted perhaps undulation of surface , but that deficiency was greatly compensated by the multitude and prodigious size of the trees ; they were the largest indeed that could be well met with in [England]_10-england , and there is [no part of [Europe]_25-europe]_{2558-no part of europe} where the timber is so huge . [The broad interminable glades]_{2559-the broad interminable glades} , [the vast avenues]_{2560-the vast avenues} , the quantity of deer browsing or bounding in all directions , the thickets of yellow gorse and green fern , and the breeze that even in the stillness of summer was ever playing over [this table land]_{2561-this table land} , all produced an animated and renovating scene . It was like suddenly visiting [another country]_{2562-another country} , living among other manners , and breathing another air . [They]_2556-they stopped for a few minutes at [a pavilion built for the purposes of [the chace]_{2564-the chace}]_{2563-a pavilion built for the purposes of the chace} , and then returned , all gratified by this visit to what appeared to be [the higher regions of [the earth]_{2566-the earth}]_{2565-the higher regions of the earth} . As [they]_2556-they approached [the brow of [the hill]_{2568-the hill}]_{2567-the brow of the hill} , that hung over [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} , [they]_2556-they heard the great bell sound . " What is that ? "_{[6414-the duchess]} asked [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} . " It is almsgiving day , "_{[537-mr. lyle]} replied [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} looking a little embarrassed , and for the first time blushing . " [The people of the parishes with which [I]_{537-mr. lyle} am connected]_{6901-the people of the parishes with which i am connected} come to [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} twice a week at this hour . "_{[537-mr. lyle]} " And what is [your]_{537-mr. lyle} system ? "_{[535-lord everingham]} inquired [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} , who had stopped , interested by the scene . " What check have [you]_{537-mr. lyle} ? "_{[535-lord everingham]} " [The rectors of [the different parishes]_{6903-the different parishes}]_{6902-the rectors of the different parishes} grant certificates to those who in [their]_{6902-the rectors of the different parishes} belief merit bounty according to the rules which [I]_{537-mr. lyle} have established . These again are visited by [[my]_{537-mr. lyle} Almoner]_{6904-my almoner} , who countersigns the certificate , and then [they]_{6904-my almoner} present it at the postern - gate . The certificate explains the nature of [their]_{6904-my almoner} necessities , and [[my]_{537-mr. lyle} steward]_{6905-my steward} acts on [his]_{6905-my steward} discretion . "_{[537-mr. lyle]} " [Mamma]_560-mamma , [I]_{449-lady theresa} see [them]_{6904-my almoner} , "_{[449-lady theresa]} exclaimed [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . " Perhaps [[your]_560-mamma Grace]_{5707-your grace} may think that [they]_{6904-my almoner} might be relieved without all this ceremony , "_{[537-mr. lyle]} said [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} , extremely confused . " But [I]_{537-mr. lyle} agree with [Henry]_{337-henry sydney} and [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that Ceremony is not , as too commonly supposed , an idle form , [I]_{537-mr. lyle} wish [the people]_{1127-the people} constantly and visibly to comprehend that Property is [[their]_{1127-the people} protector]_{6908-their protector} and [[their]_{1127-the people} friend]_{1567-their friend} . "_{[537-mr. lyle]} " [My]_{6414-the duchess} reason is with [you]_{537-mr. lyle} , [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} , "_{[6414-the duchess]} said [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , " as well as [my]_{6414-the duchess} heart . "_{[6414-the duchess]} [They]_2571-they came along [the valley]_{2096-the valley} , a procession of Nature , whose groups [an artist]_{2573-an artist} might have studied . [The old man , who loved the pilgrimage]_{2574-the old man , who loved the pilgrimage} too much to avail [himself]_{2574-the old man , who loved the pilgrimage} of the privilege of a substitute accorded to [his]_{2574-the old man , who loved the pilgrimage} grey hairs . [He]_{2574-the old man , who loved the pilgrimage} came in person with [[his]_{2574-the old man , who loved the pilgrimage} grand - child]_{2575-his grand - child} and [his]_{2574-the old man , who loved the pilgrimage} staff . There also came [the widow]_{2576-the widow} with [[her]_{2576-the widow} child]_{969-her child} at the breast , and [others]_1294-others clinging to [her]_{2576-the widow} form ; [some sorrowful faces , and some pale]_{2579-some sorrowful faces , and some pale} ; [many a serious one]_{2580-many a serious one} ; and now and then a frolic glance ; many [a dame]_{2581-a dame} in [her]_{2581-a dame} red cloak , and [many a maiden with [her]_{2581-a dame} light basket]_{2582-many a maiden with her light basket} , [curly - headed urchins with demure looks]_{2583-curly - headed urchins with demure looks} , and sometimes a stalwart form baffled for a time of the labour which [he]_{2574-the old man , who loved the pilgrimage} desired . But not a heart there that did not bless the bell that sounded from [the tower of St. Geneviève]_{2584-the tower of st. geneviève} ! " [[My]_{537-mr. lyle} fathers]_{6910-my fathers} perilled [their]_{6910-my fathers} blood and fortunes for the cause of [the Sovereignty and Church of [England]_10-england]_{129-the sovereignty and church of england} , "_{[537-mr. lyle]} said [Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as [they]_2585-they were lying stretched out on the sunny turf in [the park of [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{2586-the park of beaumanoir} , " and [I]_{537-mr. lyle} inherit [their]_2585-they passionate convictions . [They]_2585-they were [Catholics]_{6911-catholics} as [[their]_2585-they descendant]_{6912-their descendant} . No doubt [they]_2585-they would have been glad to see [their]_2585-they ancient faith predominant in [[their]_2585-they ancient land]_{6913-their ancient land} ; but [they]_2585-they bowed , as [I]_{537-mr. lyle} bow , to an adverse and apparently irrevocable decree . But if [we]_6914-we could not have [the Church of [[our]_6914-we fathers]_{6916-our fathers}]_{6915-the church of our fathers} , [we]_6914-we honoured and respected [the Church of [[their]_{6916-our fathers} children]_{6918-their children}]_{6917-the church of their children} . [It]_{6917-the church of their children} was at least [a Church]_{6919-a church} ; a "_{[537-mr. lyle]} Catholic and [Apostolic Church]_{130-apostolic church} , " as it daily declares itself . Besides , it was [[our]_6914-we friend]_{6335-our friend} . When [we]_6914-we were persecuted by [Puritanic Parliaments]_{6921-puritanic parliaments} , it was [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} and [the Church of [England]_10-england]_{131-the church of england} that interposed , with the certainty of creating against [themselves]_{6916-our fathers} odium and mistrust , to shield [us]_6914-we from the dark and relentless bigotry of Calvinism . "_{[537-mr. lyle]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} believe , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " that if [Charles]_{362-buckhurst} [I]_{329-coningsby} had hanged [all the Catholic priests that [Parliament]_{71-the parliament} petitioned [him]_{362-buckhurst} to execute]_{6923-all the catholic priests that parliament petitioned him to execute} , [he]_{362-buckhurst} would never have lost [his]_{362-buckhurst} crown . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} were mentioning [[my]_{537-mr. lyle} father]_{5813-my father} , "_{[537-mr. lyle]} continued [Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} . " [He]_{5813-my father} certainly was [a Whig]_{2394-a whig} . Galled by political exclusion , [he]_{5813-my father} connected [himself]_{5813-my father} with [that party in [the state]_{1474-the state}]_{6926-that party in the state} , which began to intimate emancipation . After all , [they]_{6926-that party in the state} did not emancipate [us]_6928-us . It was the fall of the Papacy in [England]_10-england that founded [the Whig aristocracy]_{6929-the whig aristocracy} ; a fact that must always lie at the bottom of [their]_{6926-that party in the state} hearts ; and [I]_{537-mr. lyle} assure [you]_6930-you does of mine . "_{[537-mr. lyle]} [I]_0-i gathered at in early age , " continued [Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} , "_{[537-mr. lyle]} that it was expected that [I]_0-i was to inherit [[my]_0-i father]_{5813-my father} 's political connections with the [family estates]_{2588-family estates} . Under ordinary circumstances this would probably have occurred . In times that did not force [one]_1199-one to ponder , it is not likely [I]_0-i should have recoiled from uniting [myself]_0-i with [a party formed of [the best families in [England]_10-england]_{2591-the best families in england} , and ever famous for [accomplished men]_{2592-accomplished men} and [charming women]_{2593-charming women}]_{2590-a party formed of the best families in england , and ever famous for accomplished men and charming women} . But [I]_0-i enter life in the midst of a convulsion in which the very principles of [our]_2594-our political and social systems are called in question . [I]_0-i can not unite [myself]_0-i with [the party of destruction]_{2595-the party of destruction} . It is an operative cause alien to [my]_0-i being . What then offers [itself]_{2595-the party of destruction} ? [The Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} talks to [me]_0-i of Conservative principles ; but [he]_{321-the duke of wellington} does not inform [me]_0-i what they are . [I]_0-i observe indeed [a party in [the State]_{1474-the state} whose rule it is to consent to no change , until it is clamorously called for , and then instantly to yield]_{2596-a party in the state whose rule it is to consent to no change , until it is clamorously called for , and then instantly to yield} ; but those are Concessionary , not Conservative principles . [This party]_{2598-this party} treats institutions as [we]_2594-our do [our]_2594-our pheasants , [they]_{2598-this party} preserve only to destroy [them]_{2598-this party} . But is there [a statesman among [these conservatives]_{2600-these conservatives} who offers [us]_2594-our a dogma for a guide , or defines any great political truth which [we]_2594-our should aspire to establish]_{2599-a statesman among these conservatives who offers us a dogma for a guide , or defines any great political truth which we should aspire to establish} ? It seems to [me]_0-i a barren thing — [this Conservativism]_{2601-this conservativism} — an unhappy cross - breed , the mule of politics that engenders nothing . What do [you]_2602-you think of all this , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? [I]_0-i assure [you]_2602-you [I]_0-i feel confused , perplexed , harassed . [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i have public duties to perform ; [I]_0-i am in fact every day of [my]_0-i life solicited by [all parties]_{2603-all parties} to throw the weight of [my]_0-i influence in one scale or another ; but [I]_0-i am paralysed . [I]_0-i often wish [I]_0-i had no position in [the country]_{5717-the country} . The sense of its responsibility depresses [me]_0-i ; makes [me]_0-i miserable . [I]_0-i speak to [you]_2602-you without reserve ; with a frankness which [our]_2605-our short acquaintance scarcely authorizes ; but [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} has talked of [you]_2602-you so often to [me]_0-i , and [I]_0-i have so long wished to [I]_0-i know [you]_2602-you , that [I]_0-i open [my]_0-i heart without restraint . " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear fellow]_{2606-my dear fellow} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[2602-you] [you]_2602-you have but described [my]_0-i feelings when [you]_2602-you depictured [your]_2602-you own . [My]_0-i mind on these subjects has long been a chaos . [I]_0-i float in a sea of troubles , and should long ago have been wrecked had [I]_0-i not been sustained by a profound , however vague , conviction , that there are still great truths , if [we]_2605-our could but work them out ; that Government for instance should be loved and not hated , and that Religion should be a faith and not a form . " The moral influence of [residence]_{6931-residence} furnishes some of the most interesting traits of [our]_2605-our national manners . The presence of this power was very apparent throughout [the district that surrounded [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{6932-the district that surrounded beaumanoir} . [The ladies of [that house]_{6934-that house}]_{6933-the ladies of that house} were deeply sensible of the responsibility of [their]_{6933-the ladies of that house} position ; thoroughly comprehending [their]_{6933-the ladies of that house} duties , [they]_{6933-the ladies of that house} fulfilled [them]_{6933-the ladies of that house} without affectation , with earnestness , and with that effect which springs from a knowledge of the subject . The consequences were visible in the superior tone of [the peasantry]_{2416-the peasantry} to that which [we]_2605-our too often witness . The ancient feudal feeling that lingers in these sequestered haunts , is an instrument which , when skilfully wielded , may be productive of vast social benefit . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} understood this well ; and [[his]_{860-the duke} family]_{1300-his family} had imbibed all [his]_{860-the duke} views and seconded [them]_{6933-the ladies of that house} . [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , once more in the scene of [her]_{533-lady everingham} past life , resumed the exercise of gentle offices , as if [she]_{533-lady everingham} had never ceased to be [a daughter of [the house]_{844-the house}]_{6938-a daughter of the house} , and as if another domain had not its claims upon [her]_{533-lady everingham} solicitude . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was often [the companion of [herself]_{329-coningsby} and [[her]_{329-coningsby} sister]_{2360-her sister}]_{6940-the companion of herself and her sister} in [their]_6942-their pilgrimages of charity and kindness . [He]_{860-the duke} admired the graceful energy , and thorough acquaintance with details , with which [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} superintended [schools]_6943-schools , organized [societies of relief]_{6944-societies of relief} , and the discrimination which [she]_{533-lady everingham} brought to bear upon individual cases of suffering or misfortune . [He]_{860-the duke} was deeply interested as [he]_{860-the duke} watched the magic of [her]_{533-lady everingham} manner , as [she]_{533-lady everingham} melted [the obdurate]_{6945-the obdurate} , inspired [the slothful]_{6946-the slothful} , consoled [the afflicted]_{6947-the afflicted} , and animated with [her]_{533-lady everingham} smiles and ready phrase , the energetic and the dutiful . Nor on these occasions was [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} seen under less favourable auspices . Without the vivacity of [[her]_{449-lady theresa} sister]_{2360-her sister} , there was in [her]_{449-lady theresa} demeanour a sweet seriousness of purpose that was most winning ; and sometimes a burst of energy , a trait of decision , which strikingly contrasted with the somewhat over - controlled character of [her]_{533-lady everingham} life in [drawing - rooms]_{6949-drawing - rooms} . In the society of [these engaging companions]_{6950-these engaging companions} , time for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} glided away in a course which [he]_{860-the duke} sometimes wished nothing might disturb . Apart from [them]_{6950-these engaging companions} , [he]_{860-the duke} frequently felt [himself]_{860-the duke} pensive and vaguely disquieted . Even the society of [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , or [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} , much as under ordinary circumstances [they]_{6950-these engaging companions} would have been adapted to [his]_{860-the duke} mood , did not compensate for the absence of that indefinite , that novel , that strange , yet sweet excitement , which [he]_{860-the duke} felt , [he]_{860-the duke} knew not exactly how or why , stealing over [his]_{860-the duke} senses . Sometimes the countenance of [Theresa Sydney]_{449-lady theresa} flitted over [his]_{860-the duke} musing vision ; sometimes the merry voice of [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} haunted [his]_{860-the duke} ear . But to be [[their]_{6950-these engaging companions} companion]_{6951-their companion} in ride or ramble ; to avoid any arrangement which for many hours should deprive [him]_{860-the duke} of [their]_{6950-these engaging companions} presence ; was every day with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [a principal object]_{6952-a principal object} . One day [he]_{860-the duke} had been out shooting rabbits with [Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , and returned with [them]_{6950-these engaging companions} late to [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} to dinner . [He]_{860-the duke} had not enjoyed [his]_{860-the duke} sport , and [he]_{860-the duke} had not shot at all well . [He]_{860-the duke} had been dreamy , silent , had deeply felt the want of [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} 's conversation , that was ever so poignant and so interestingly personal to [himself]_{860-the duke} ; one of the secrets of [her]_{533-lady everingham} sway , though [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was not then quite conscious of it . Talk to [a man]_{1198-a man} about [himself]_{1198-a man} , and [he]_{1198-a man} is generally captivated . That is the real way to win [him]_{1198-a man} . The only difference between [men]_5722-men and [women]_2299-women in this respect is , that [most women]_{6956-most women} are vain , and [some men]_{6957-some men} are not . There are [some men who have no self - love]_{6958-some men who have no self - love} ; but if [they]_{6958-some men who have no self - love} have , female vanity is but a trifling and airy passion compared with the vast voracity of appetite which in the sterner sex can swallow anything , and always crave for more . When [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} entered [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} , there seemed a somewhat unusual bustle in [the room]_{854-the room} , but as the twilight had descended , it was at first rather difficult to distinguish who was present . [He]_{860-the duke} soon perceived that there were [strangers]_{2070-strangers} . [A gentleman of pleasing appearance]_{6962-a gentleman of pleasing appearance} was near a sofa on which [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} and [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} were seated , and discoursing with some volubility . [His]_{6962-a gentleman of pleasing appearance} phrases seemed to command attention ; [[his]_{6962-a gentleman of pleasing appearance} audience]_{6964-his audience} had an animated glance , eyes sparkling with intelligence and interest ; not a word was disregarded . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} did not advance as was [his]_{860-the duke} custom ; [he]_{860-the duke} had a sort of instinct , that [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} was discoursing of matters of which [he]_{860-the duke} knew nothing . [He]_{860-the duke} turned to a table , [he]_{860-the duke} took up a book , which [he]_{860-the duke} began to read upside downwards . A hand was lightly placed on [his]_{860-the duke} shoulder . [He]_{860-the duke} looked round , it was [another stranger]_{6966-another stranger} ; who said , however , in a tone of familiar friendliness : "_[2607-you] How do [you]_2607-you do , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? " It was [a young man about four and twenty years of age]_{6967-a young man about four and twenty years of age} , very tall , very good looking . Old recollections , [his]_{6962-a gentleman of pleasing appearance} intimate greeting , a strong family likeness , helped [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to conjecture correctly who was [the person who addressed [him]_{860-the duke}]_{6968-the person who addressed him} . It was , indeed , [the eldest son of [the Duke]_{860-the duke}]_{6969-the eldest son of the duke} , [the Marquess of [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , who had arrived at [[his]_{6962-a gentleman of pleasing appearance} father]_{953-his father} 's unexpectedly with [[his]_{6962-a gentleman of pleasing appearance} friend]_{2195-his friend} , [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , on [their]_6974-their way to [the north]_{6975-the north}]_{6971-the marquess of beaumanoir , who had arrived at his father 's unexpectedly with his friend , mr. melton , on their way to the north} . [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} was [a gentleman of the highest fashion , and a very great favourite in society]_{6976-a gentleman of the highest fashion , and a very great favourite in society} . [He]_{562-mr. melton} was about thirty , good looking , with an air that commanded attention , and manners , though facile , sufficiently finished . [He]_{562-mr. melton} was very communicative , though calm , and without being witty , had at [his]_{562-mr. melton} service a turn of phrase , acquired by practice and success , which was , or which always seemed to be , poignant . [The ladies]_{1281-the ladies} seemed especially to be delighted at [his]_{562-mr. melton} arrival . [He]_{562-mr. melton} knew every thing of every body [they]_{1281-the ladies} cared about ; and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} listened in silence to names which for the first time reached [his]_{562-mr. melton} ears , but which seemed to excite great interest . [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} frequently addressed [his]_{562-mr. melton} most lively observations and [his]_{562-mr. melton} most sparkling anecdotes to [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , who evidently relished all that [he]_{562-mr. melton} said , and returned [him]_{562-mr. melton} in kind . Throughout the dinner [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} and [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} maintained what appeared a most entertaining conversation , principally about things and persons which did not in any way interest [[our]_2609-our hero]_{1558-our hero} ; who , however , had the satisfaction of hearing [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} in [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} say in a careless tone to [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} : "_[2607-you] [I]_0-i am so glad , [mamma]_2608-mamma , that [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} has come ; [we]_2609-our wanted some amusement . " What a confession ! What a revelation to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} of [his]_{562-mr. melton} infinite insignificance ! [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} entertained a great aversion for [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , but felt [his]_{562-mr. melton} spirit unequal to the social contest . The genius of [the untutored inexperienced youth]_{6981-the untutored inexperienced youth} quailed before that of [the long practised , skillful , man of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{6982-the long practised , skillful , man of the world} . What was the magic of [this man]_{6984-this man} ? What was the secret of this ease , that nothing could disturb and yet was not deficient in deference and good taste ? And then [his]_{6984-this man} dress , it seemed fashioned by [some unearthly artist]_{6985-some unearthly artist} ; yet it was impossible to detect the unobtrusive causes of the general effect that was irresistible . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's coat was made by [Stultz]_563-stultz ; [almost every fellow in the sixth form]_{6986-almost every fellow in the sixth form} had [his]_{6986-almost every fellow in the sixth form} coats made by [Stultz]_563-stultz ; yet [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} fancied that [his]_{6984-this man} own garment looked as if it had been furnished by [some rustic slopseller]_{6987-some rustic slopseller} . [He]_{6984-this man} began to wonder where [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} got [his]_{562-mr. melton} boots from , and glanced at [his]_{562-mr. melton} own , which though made in [St. James ' Street]_{21-st. james 's street} , seemed to [him]_{6984-this man} to have a cloddish air . [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} was determined that [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} should see [Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} to the greatest advantage . [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} had never been [there]_878-there before , except at [Christmas]_{133-christmas} with [the house]_{844-the house} full of [visitors]_{6990-visitors} and factitious gaiety . Now [he]_{562-mr. melton} was to see [the country]_{5717-the country} . Accordingly there were long rides every day , which [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} called expeditions , and which generally produced some slight incident which [she]_{533-lady everingham} styled an adventure . [She]_{533-lady everingham} was very kind to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , but had no time to indulge in the lengthened conversations which [he]_{562-mr. melton} had previously found so magical . [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} was always on the scene , [the monopolising hero]_{6992-the monopolising hero} , it would seem , of every thought , and phrase , and plan . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} began to think that [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} was not so delightful a place as [he]_{562-mr. melton} had imagined . [He]_{562-mr. melton} began to think that [he]_{562-mr. melton} had stayed [there]_878-there perhaps too long . [He]_{562-mr. melton} had received a letter from [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} to inform [him]_{562-mr. melton} that [he]_{562-mr. melton} was expected at [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} at the beginning of September , to meet [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} who had returned to [England]_10-england , and for grave and special reasons was about to reside at [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} chief seat]_{6994-his chief seat} , which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had not visited for many years . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had intended to have remained at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} until that time ; but suddenly it occurred to [him]_{562-mr. melton} , that the Age of Ruins was past , and that [he]_{562-mr. melton} ought to seize the opportunity of visiting [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , which was in [the same county]_{6995-the same county} as [the Castle of [[his]_{562-mr. melton} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather}]_{6996-the castle of his grandfather} . So difficult is it to speculate upon events ! [Muse]_564-muse as [we]_6998-we may , [we]_6998-we are [the creatures of circumstances]_{1399-the creatures of circumstances} ; and the unexpected arrival of [a [London]_3-london dandy at [the country seat of [an English nobleman]_{7002-an english nobleman}]_{7001-the country seat of an english nobleman}]_{7000-a london dandy at the country seat of an english nobleman} sent [this representative of the New Generation]_{7003-this representative of the new generation} , fresh from [Eton]_9-eton , nursed in prejudices , yet with a mind predisposed to inquiry and prone to meditation , to a scene apt to stimulate both intellectual processes ; which demanded investigation and induced thought — [the great Metropolis of Labour]_{7004-the great metropolis of labour} . [A great city]_{7005-a great city} , whose image dwells in the memory of [man]_1251-man , is the type of some great idea . [Rome]_14-rome represents Conquest ; Faith hovers over [the towers of [Jerusalem]_{135-jerusalem}]_{7007-the towers of jerusalem} ; and [Athens]_65-athens embodies the pre - eminent quality of the antique world — Art . In modern ages , Commerce has created [London]_3-london ; while [Manners]_565-manners , in the most comprehensive sense of the word , have long found [a supreme capital in [the airy and bright - minded city of [the Seine]_{136-the seine}]_{7009-the airy and bright - minded city of the seine}]_{7008-a supreme capital in the airy and bright - minded city of the seine} . What Art was to [the ancient world]_{7010-the ancient world} , Science is to the modern : the distinctive faculty . In the minds of [men the useful]_{7011-men the useful} has succeeded to the beautiful . Instead of [the city of the Violet Crown]_{7012-the city of the violet crown} , [a Lancashire village]_{7013-a lancashire village} has expanded into [a mighty region of [factories]_{7015-factories} and [warehouses]_{7016-warehouses}]_{7014-a mighty region of factories and warehouses} . Yet rightly understood , [Manchester]_{36-manchester} is as great a human exploit as [Athens]_65-athens . [The inhabitants]_{7017-the inhabitants} indeed are not as impressed with [their]_{7017-the inhabitants} idiosyncrasy as [the countrymen of [Pericles]_137-pericles and [Phidias]_566-phidias]_{7018-the countrymen of pericles and phidias} . [They]_{7017-the inhabitants} do not fully comprehend the position which [they]_{7017-the inhabitants} occupy . It is [the philosopher]_{7019-the philosopher} alone who can comprehend the inconceivable grandeur of [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , and the immensity of [its]_{36-manchester} future . There are yet great truths to tell , if [we]_7020-we had either the courage to announce or the temper to receive them . A feeling of melancholy , even of uneasiness , attends [our]_7020-we first entrance into [a great town]_{7021-a great town} , especially at night . Is it that the sense of all this vast existence with which [we]_7020-we have no connexion , where [we]_7020-we are utterly unknown , oppresses [us]_7020-we with [our]_7020-we insignificance ? Is it that it is terrible to feel friendless where [all]_6024-all have [friends]_1081-friends ? Yet reverse the picture . Behold [a community where [you]_7025-you are unknown , but where [you]_7025-you will be known , perhaps honoured]_{7024-a community where you are unknown , but where you will be known , perhaps honoured} . [A place where [you]_7025-you have [no friends]_{7027-no friends} , but where also [you]_7025-you have [no enemies]_{7028-no enemies}]_{7026-a place where you have no friends , but where also you have no enemies} . [A spot that has hitherto been a blank in [your]_7025-you thoughts , as [you]_7025-you have been a cipher in [its]_{7029-a spot that has hitherto been a blank in your thoughts , as you have been a cipher in its sensations} sensations]_{7029-a spot that has hitherto been a blank in your thoughts , as you have been a cipher in its sensations} , and yet a spot perhaps pregnant with [your]_7025-you destiny ! There is perhaps no act of memory so profoundly interesting as to recall the careless mood and moment in which [we]_7020-we have entered [a town]_{7030-a town} , [a house]_{7031-a house} , [a chamber]_{7032-a chamber} , on the eve of an acquaintance or an event , that have given a colour and an impulse to [our]_7020-we future life . What is this Fatality that [men]_5722-men worship ? Is it [a Goddess]_{7034-a goddess} ? Unquestionably it is a power that acts mainly by [female agents]_{7035-female agents} . [Women]_2299-women are [the Priestesses of Predestination]_{7037-the priestesses of predestination} . [Man]_1251-man conceives [Fortune]_567-fortune , but [Woman]_2314-woman conducts it . It is the Spirit of [Man]_482-man that says , "_{[562-mr. melton]} [I]_0-i will be great ; " but it is the Sympathy of Woman that usually makes [him]_482-man so . It was not [the comely and courteous hostess of [the Adelphi Hotel]_{7041-the adelphi hotel}]_{7040-the comely and courteous hostess of the adelphi hotel} , [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , that gave occasion to these remarks , though [she]_2314-woman may deserve them , and though [she]_2314-woman was most kind to [our]_7020-we [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [he]_482-man came in late at night very tired , and not in very good humour . [He]_482-man had travelled the whole day through [the great district of labour]_{7042-the great district of labour} , [his]_482-man mind excited by strange sights , and at length wearied by [their]_2299-women multiplication . [He]_482-man had passed over [the plains where iron and coal supersede turf and corn]_{7043-the plains where iron and coal supersede turf and corn} , dingy as the entrance of [Hades]_138-hades , and flaming with furnaces ; and now [he]_482-man was among [illumined factories with more windows than [Italian palaces]_{7045-italian palaces} , and smoking chimneys taller than Egyptian obelisks]_{7044-illumined factories with more windows than italian palaces , and smoking chimneys taller than egyptian obelisks} . Alone in [the great metropolis of machinery]_{7046-the great metropolis of machinery} [itself]_{7046-the great metropolis of machinery} , sitting down in [a solitary coffee - room glaring with gas]_{7047-a solitary coffee - room glaring with gas} , with no appetite , a whirling head , and not a plan or purpose for the morrow . And why was [he]_482-man [here]_5716-here ? Because [a being , whose name even was unknown to [him]_482-man]_{7049-a being , whose name even was unknown to him} , had met [him]_482-man in [a hedge ale - house]_{7050-a hedge ale - house} during a thunder storm , and told [him]_482-man that the Age of Ruins was past . Remarkable instance of the influence of [an individual]_{6718-an individual} ; some evidence of the extreme susceptibility of [[our]_7052-our hero]_{1558-our hero} . Even [[his]_482-man bed - room]_{7054-his bed - room} was lit by gas . [Wonderful city]_{7055-wonderful city} ! That however could be got rid of . [He]_482-man opened the window . The summer air was sweet , even in [this land of smoke and toil]_{7056-this land of smoke and toil} . [He]_482-man feels a sensation such as in [Lisbon]_139-lisbon or [Lima]_140-lima precedes an earthquake . [The house]_{844-the house} appears to quiver . It is a sympathetic affection occasioned by a steam - engine in [a neighbouring factory]_{7058-a neighbouring factory} . Notwithstanding however all these novel incidents , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} slept the deep sleep of youth and health , of a brain , which however occasionally perplexed by thought , had never been harassed by anxiety . [He]_482-man rose early , freshened and in fine spirits . And by the time the deviled chicken and the buttered toast , that mysterious and incomparable luxury , which only can be obtained at [an inn]_{6687-an inn} , had disappeared , [he]_482-man felt all the delightful excitement of travel . And now for action ! Not a letter had [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , not [an individual in [that vast city]_{7061-that vast city}]_{7060-an individual in that vast city} was known to [him]_482-man . [He]_482-man went to consult [[his]_482-man kind hostess]_{7062-his kind hostess} , who smiled confidence . [He]_482-man was to mention [her]_{7062-his kind hostess} name at one place , [his]_482-man own at another . All would be right ; [she]_{7062-his kind hostess} seemed to have reliance in the destiny of such [a nice young man]_{7063-a nice young man} . [He]_482-man saw all ; [they]_7064-they were kind and hospitable to [the young stranger , whose thought , and earnestness , and gentle manners]_{7065-the young stranger , whose thought , and earnestness , and gentle manners} , attracted [them]_7064-they . [One]_1199-one recommended [him]_482-man to [another]_1675-another ; [all]_6024-all tried to aid and to assist [him]_482-man . [He]_482-man entered [chambers]_141-chambers vaster than are told of in Arabian fable , and peopled with habitants more wondrous than [Afrite]_568-afrite or [Peri]_569-peri . For there [he]_482-man beheld , in long - continued ranks , [those mysterious forms full of existence without life , that perform with facility and in an instant]_{7069-those mysterious forms full of existence without life , that perform with facility and in an instant} , what [man]_1251-man can fulfil only with difficulty and in days . [A machine]_{7071-a machine} is [a slave that neither brings nor bears degradation]_{7072-a slave that neither brings nor bears degradation} : it is [a being endowed with the greatest degree of energy and acting under the greatest degree of excitement]_{7073-a being endowed with the greatest degree of energy and acting under the greatest degree of excitement} , yet free at the same time from all passion and emotion . It is therefore not only [a slave]_{6605-a slave} , but [a supernatural slave]_{7075-a supernatural slave} . And why should [one]_1199-one say that the machine does not live ? [It]_{7071-a machine} breathes , for its breath forms the atmosphere of [some towns]_{7077-some towns} . It moves with more regularity than [man]_1251-man . And has it not a voice . Does not the spindle sing like [a merry girl]_{7079-a merry girl} at [her]_{7079-a merry girl} work , and the steam - engine roar in jolly chorus like a strong artizan handling [his]_482-man lusty tools , and gaining a fair day 's wages for a fair day 's toil ? Nor should [the weaving - room]_{7080-the weaving - room} be forgotten , where [a thousand or fifteen hundred girls]_{7081-a thousand or fifteen hundred girls} may be observed in [their]_{7081-a thousand or fifteen hundred girls} coral necklaces working like [Penelope]_570-penelope in the day time ; [some pretty]_{7082-some pretty} , [some pert]_{7083-some pert} , [some graceful and jocund]_{7084-some graceful and jocund} , some absorbed in [their]_{7084-some graceful and jocund} occupation ; a little serious some , few sad . And the cotton [you]_7085-you have observed in its rude state , that [you]_7085-you have seen [the silent spinner]_{7086-the silent spinner} change into thread , and [the bustling weaver]_{7087-the bustling weaver} convert into cloth , [you]_7085-you may now watch as in a moment it is tinted with beautiful colours , or printed with fanciful patterns . And yet the mystery of mysteries is to view [machines making machines]_{7088-machines making machines} ; a spectacle that fills the mind with curious , and even awful , speculation . From early morn to the late twilight , [[our]_7089-our [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{7090-our coningsby} for several days devoted [himself]_{329-coningsby} to the comprehension of [Manchester]_{36-manchester} . It was to [him]_{7090-our coningsby} a new world pregnant with new ideas , and suggestive of new trains of thought and feeling . In this unprecedented partnership between capital and science , working on a spot which Nature had indicated as the fitting theatre of [their]_{7081-a thousand or fifteen hundred girls} exploits , [he]_{7090-our coningsby} beheld a great source of the wealth of nations which had been reserved for these times , and [he]_{7090-our coningsby} perceived that this wealth was rapidly developing [classes whose power was very imperfectly recognised in the constitutional scheme , and whose duties in the social system seemed altogether omitted]_{7091-classes whose power was very imperfectly recognised in the constitutional scheme , and whose duties in the social system seemed altogether omitted} . Young as [he]_{7090-our coningsby} was , the bent of [his]_{7090-our coningsby} mind , and the inquisitive spirit of the times , had sufficiently prepared [him]_{7090-our coningsby} , not indeed to grapple with these questions , but to be sensible of their existence , and to ponder . One evening , in [the coffee - room of [the hotel]_{7093-the hotel}]_{7092-the coffee - room of the hotel} , having just finished [his]_{7090-our coningsby} well - earned dinner , and relaxing [his]_{7090-our coningsby} mind for the moment in a fresh research into the [Manchester]_{36-manchester} Guide , [an individual]_{6718-an individual} , who had also been dining in [the same apartment]_{7095-the same apartment} , rose from [his]_{6718-an individual} table , and after lolling over [the empty fire - place]_{7096-the empty fire - place} , reading the framed announcements , looking at the directions of several letters waiting there for [[their]_7097-their owners]_{7098-their owners} ; picking [his]_{6718-an individual} teeth , [he]_{6718-an individual} turned round to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and with an air of uneasy familiarity , said , "_[0-i] First visit to [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , [sir]_5702-sir ? " "_[0-i] [My]_0-i first . " "_{[2611-gentleman traveller]} [Gentleman traveller]_{2611-gentleman traveller} , [I]_0-i presume ? " "_{[2611-gentleman traveller]} [I]_0-i am [a traveller]_{2612-a traveller} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[2612-a traveller]} Hem!—From [the south]_{2613-the south} ? " "_{[2612-a traveller]} From [the south]_{2613-the south} . " "_{[2612-a traveller]} And pray , [sir]_5702-sir , how did [you]_5702-sir find business as [you]_5702-sir came along . Brisk ? [I]_0-i dare say . And yet there is a something , a sort of a something ; did n't it strike [you]_5702-sir , [sir]_5702-sir , there was a something ? A deal of queer paper about , [sir]_5702-sir ! " "_[5702-sir] [I]_0-i fear [you]_5702-sir are speaking on a subject of which [I]_0-i know nothing , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , smiling , "_[5702-sir] [I]_0-i do not understand business at all ; though [I]_0-i am not surprised that being at [Manchester]_{36-manchester} [you]_5702-sir should suppose so . " "_[5702-sir] Ah ! not in business . [Hem]_571-hem ! [Professional]_{2618-professional} ? " "_{[2618-professional]} No , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[2618-professional]} [I]_0-i am nothing . " "_[0-i] Ah ! [an independent gent ; hem]_{2619-an independent gent ; hem} ! and a very pleasant thing , too . Pleased with [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , [I]_0-i dare say ? " continued [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . "_[0-i] And astonished , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think in the whole course of [my]_0-i life [I]_0-i never saw so much to admire . " "_[0-i] Seen all the lions , have no doubt ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i have seen everything , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , rather eager and with some pride . "_[0-i] Very well , very well , " exclaimed [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} in a patronising tone . "_{[573-mr. burley]} Seen [[Mr. Burley]_{573-mr. burley} 's weaving - room]_{2620-mr. burley 's weaving - room} , [I]_0-i dare say . " "_[0-i] Oh ! is n't it wonderful ? " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[2621-a great many people]} [A great many people]_{2621-a great many people} , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , with a rather supercilious smile . "_{[2621-a great many people]} But after all , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with animation , "_{[2621-a great many people]} it is the machinery without any interposition of manual power that overwhelms [me]_0-i . It haunts [me]_0-i in [my]_0-i dreams , " continued [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i see [cities]_2622-cities peopled with machines . Certainly [Manchester]_{36-manchester} is [the most wonderful city of modern times]_{2623-the most wonderful city of modern times} ! " [The stranger]_{2130-the stranger} stared a little at the enthusiasm of [[his]_{2130-the stranger} companion]_{1182-his companion} , and then picked [his]_{2130-the stranger} teeth . "_[5702-sir] Of all the wonderful things here , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[5702-sir] what on the whole , [sir]_5702-sir , do [you]_5702-sir look upon as the most wonderful ? " "_[5702-sir] In the way of machinery ? " asked [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} . "_[5702-sir] In the way of machinery . " "_[5702-sir] Why , in the way of machinery , [you]_5702-sir know , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} very quietly , "_[5702-sir] [Manchester]_{36-manchester} is a dead letter . " "_[5702-sir] A dead letter ! " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[5702-sir] Dead and buried , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , accompanying [his]_{2130-the stranger} words with that peculiar application of [his]_{2130-the stranger} thumb to [his]_{2130-the stranger} nose , that signifies so eloquently that all is up . "_[5702-sir] [You]_5702-sir astonish [me]_0-i ! " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[5702-sir] It 's [a booked place]_{2625-a booked place} though , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , "_[5702-sir] and no mistake . [We]_2626-we have all of [us]_2626-we a very great respect for [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , in course ; look upon [her]_{36-manchester} as a sort of [mother]_2627-mother , and all that sort of thing . But [she]_{36-manchester} is behind the times , [sir]_5702-sir , and that wo n't do in this age . The long and the short of it is , [Manchester]_{36-manchester} is gone by . " "_{[36-manchester]} [I]_0-i thought [her]_{36-manchester} only fault might be [she]_{36-manchester} was too much in advance of [the rest of [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{2629-the rest of the country} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} very innocently . "_[0-i] If [you]_5702-sir want to see life , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , "_[0-i] go to [Staley - bridge]_{142-staley - bridge} or [Bolton]_143-bolton . There 's high pressure . " "_[0-i] But the population of [Manchester]_{36-manchester} is increasing , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[5702-sir] Why , yes , not a doubt . [You]_5702-sir see [we]_2626-we have all of [us]_2626-we a great respect for [the town]_{5934-the town} . [It]_{5934-the town} is [a sort of metropolis of [this district]_{2498-this district}]_{2632-a sort of metropolis of this district} , and there is a good deal of capital in [the place]_{2634-the place} . And [it]_{5934-the town} has some [first - rate Institutions]_{2635-first - rate institutions} . There 's [the Manchester Bank]_{2636-the manchester bank} . That 's [a noble institution , full of commercial enterprise]_{2637-a noble institution , full of commercial enterprise} ; understands the age , [sir]_5702-sir ; high - pressure to the back - bone . [I]_0-i came up to [town]_1088-town to see [the manager]_{2640-the manager} to - day . [I]_0-i am building [a new mill]_{2641-a new mill} now [myself]_0-i at [Staley - Bridge]_{142-staley - bridge} , and mean to open [it]_{2641-a new mill} by January , and when [I]_0-i do , [I]_0-i 'll give [you]_2642-you leave to pay another visit to [[Mr. Burley]_{573-mr. burley} 's weaving - room]_{2620-mr. burley 's weaving - room} with [my]_0-i compliments . " "_{[573-mr. burley]} [I]_0-i am very sorry , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[2642-you] that [I]_0-i have only another day left ; but pray tell [me]_0-i , what would [you]_2642-you recommend [me]_0-i most to see within a reasonable distance of [Manchester]_{36-manchester} ? " "_[2642-you] [[My]_0-i mill]_{2644-my mill} is not finished , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , musingly ; "_[2642-you] and though there is still a great deal worth seeing at [Staley - Bridge]_{142-staley - bridge} , still [you]_2642-you had better wait to see [[my]_0-i new mill]_{2645-my new mill} . And [Bolton]_143-bolton , let [me]_0-i see , [Bolton]_143-bolton — there is nothing at [Bolton]_143-bolton that can hold up its head for a moment against [[my]_0-i new mill]_{2645-my new mill} ; but then it is not finished . Well , well , let [us]_2647-us see . What a pity this is not the 1st of January , and then [[my]_0-i new mill]_{2645-my new mill} would be at work . [I]_0-i should like to see [Mr. Burley]_{573-mr. burley} 's face , or even [Mr. Ashworth]_{574-mr. ashworth} 's that day . And [the Oxford Road Works]_{2649-the oxford road works} , where [they]_{2649-the oxford road works} are always making a little change , bit by bit reform , eh ! not a very particular fine appetite [I]_0-i suspect for dinner at [the Oxford Road Works]_{2649-the oxford road works} , the day [they]_{2649-the oxford road works} hear of [[my]_0-i new mill]_{2645-my new mill} being at work . But [you]_2652-you want to see something tip - top . Well , there 's [Millbank]_377-millbank ; that 's regular slap - up — quite a sight , regular lion ; if [I]_0-i were [you]_2652-you , [I]_0-i would see [Millbank]_377-millbank . " "_[0-i] Millbank ! " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_[0-i] what Millbank ? " "_{[2653-millbank of millbank]} [Millbank of [Millbank]_377-millbank]_{2653-millbank of millbank} , made [the place]_{2634-the place} , made it [himself]_{2653-millbank of millbank} . [About three miles from [Bolton]_143-bolton]_{2655-about three miles from bolton} ; train to - morrow morning at 7 - 25 , get a fly at [the station]_{2656-the station} , and [you]_2652-you will be at [Millbank]_377-millbank by 8 - 40 . " "_[0-i] Unfortunately [I]_0-i am engaged to - morrow morning , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[0-i] and yet [I]_0-i am most anxious , particularly anxious , to see [Millbank]_377-millbank . " "_[0-i] Well , there 's [a late train]_{2657-a late train} , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} , "_[0-i] 3 - 15 ; [you]_2652-you will be [there]_878-there by 4 - 30 . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i could manage that , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] Do , " said [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger} ; "_[0-i] and if [you]_2652-you ever find [yourself]_2652-you at [Staley - Bridge]_{142-staley - bridge} , [I]_0-i shall be very happy to be of service . [I]_0-i must be off now . [[My]_0-i train]_{2659-my train} goes at 9 - 15 . " And [he]_{2130-the stranger} presented [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with [his]_{2130-the stranger} card as [he]_{2130-the stranger} wished [him]_{2130-the stranger} good night . [MR . G.]_{575-mr . g.} O. A. HEAD , [Staley Bridge]_{142-staley - bridge} . In [a green valley of [Lancaster]_{145-lancaster}]_{7112-a green valley of lancaster} , contiguous to [that district of factories on which [we]_7114-we have already touched]_{7113-that district of factories on which we have already touched} , [a clear and powerful stream]_{7115-a clear and powerful stream} flows through [a broad meadow land]_{7116-a broad meadow land} . Upon [its]_{7115-a clear and powerful stream} margin , adorned , rather than shadowed , by some very old elm trees , for [they]_7117-they are too distant to serve except for ornament , rises a vast deep red brick pile which , though formal and monotonous in [its]_{7115-a clear and powerful stream} general character , is not without a certain beauty of proportion and an artist - like finish in [its]_{7115-a clear and powerful stream} occasional masonry . The front which is of great extent , and covered with many tiers of small windows , is flanked by two projecting wings in the same style , which form a large court , completed by a dwarf wall crowned with a light and rather elegant railing ; in the centre , the principal entrance , a lofty portal of bold and beautiful design , surmounted by a statue of [Commerce]_576-commerce . [This building]_{7118-this building} , not without a degree of dignity , is what is technically and not very felicitously called [a mill]_{7119-a mill} ; always translated by [the French]_{577-the french} in [their]_{577-the french} accounts of [[our]_7114-we manufacturing riots]_{7120-our manufacturing riots} , "_[0-i] moulin " ; and which really was [the principal factory of [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank]_{7121-the principal factory of oswald millbank} , [the father of that youth]_{7122-the father of that youth} , whom [we]_7114-we trust [[our]_7114-we readers]_{7123-our readers} have not quite forgotten . At some little distance , and rather withdrawn from [the principal stream]_{7124-the principal stream} , were [two other smaller structures of the same style]_{7125-two other smaller structures of the same style} . About [a quarter of a mile further on]_{7126-a quarter of a mile further on} , appeared [a village of not inconsiderable size]_{7127-a village of not inconsiderable size} , and remarkable from the neatness and even picturesque character of [its]_{7127-a village of not inconsiderable size} architecture , and [the gay gardens that surrounded [it]_{7127-a village of not inconsiderable size}]_{7128-the gay gardens that surrounded it} . On [a sunny knoll in the back ground]_{7129-a sunny knoll in the back ground} rose [a church in the best style of Christian architecture]_{7130-a church in the best style of christian architecture} , and near [it]_{7130-a church in the best style of christian architecture} was [a clerical residence]_{7131-a clerical residence} and [a school - house of similar design]_{7132-a school - house of similar design} . [The village]_{7133-the village} too could boast of [another public building]_{7134-another public building} ; [an Institute where there were [a library and a lecture - room]_{7136-a library and a lecture - room}]_{7135-an institute where there were a library and a lecture - room} ; and [a reading hall which [any one]_{875-any one} might frequent at certain hours , and under reasonable regulations . On the other side of [the principal factory]_{7139-the principal factory}]_{7137-a reading hall which any one might frequent at certain hours , and under reasonable regulations . on the other side of the principal factory} , but more remote , about half - a - mile indeed up [the valley]_{2096-the valley} , surrounded by beautiful meadows , and built on an agreeable and well - wooded elevation was [the mansion of [the mill - owner]_{7142-the mill - owner}]_{7141-the mansion of the mill - owner} ; apparently [a commodious and not inconsiderable dwellinghouse , built in what is called [the villa - style]_{7144-the villa - style} , with a variety of [gardens]_1179-gardens and conservatories]_{7143-a commodious and not inconsiderable dwellinghouse , built in what is called the villa - style , with a variety of gardens and conservatories} . The atmosphere of [this somewhat striking settlement]_{7146-this somewhat striking settlement} was not disturbed and polluted by the dark vapour , which to the shame of [Manchester]_{36-manchester} still infests [that great town]_{7147-that great town} , for [the river of [the valley]_{2096-the valley}]_{7148-the river of the valley} was a motive power which rendered [the steam - engine]_{7150-the steam - engine} unnecessary , though doubtless had its presence been inevitable , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , unlike [the inhabitants of [Manchester]_{36-manchester}]_{7151-the inhabitants of manchester} , would have taken care to consume [his]_377-millbank own smoke . The sun was declining when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} arrived at [Millbank]_377-millbank , and the gratification which [he]_377-millbank experienced on first beholding it was not a little diminished , when on inquiring at [the village]_{7133-the village} , [he]_377-millbank was informed that the hour was past for seeing [the works]_{7153-the works} . Determined not to relinquish [his]_377-millbank purpose without a struggle , [he]_377-millbank repaired to [the principal mill]_{7154-the principal mill} , and entered [the counting - house]_{7155-the counting - house} , which was situated in [one of the wings of [the building]_{2500-the building}]_{7156-one of the wings of the building} . "_[2660-your] [Your]_2660-your pleasure , [sir]_5702-sir ? " said one of [three individuals sitting on high stools behind a high desk]_{7158-three individuals sitting on high stools behind a high desk} . "_[2660-your] [I]_0-i wish , if possible , to see [the works]_{7153-the works} . " "_[2660-your] Quite impossible , [sir]_5702-sir , " and [the clerk]_{7159-the clerk} withdrawing [his]_{7159-the clerk} glance , continued [his]_{7159-the clerk} writing . "_[5702-sir] No admission without an order , and no admission with an order after two o'clock . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very unfortunate , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] Sorry for it , [sir]_5702-sir . Give [me]_0-i ledger K. X. , will [you]_5702-sir [Mr. Benson]_{578-mr. benson} ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank would grant [me]_0-i permission , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[377-millbank]} Very likely , [sir]_5702-sir ; to - morrow . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank is there , [sir]_5702-sir , but very much engaged . " [He]_377-millbank pointed to [an inner counting - house]_{7160-an inner counting - house} , and the glass doors permitted [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to observe [several individuals in close converse]_{7161-several individuals in close converse} . "_{[377-millbank]} Perhaps [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} , [Mr. Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank is [here]_5716-here ? " inquired [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[377-millbank]} [Mr. Oswald]_377-millbank is in [Belgium]_147-belgium , " said [the clerk]_{7159-the clerk} . "_{[377-millbank]} Would [you]_5702-sir give a message to [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , and say [a friend of [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} 's at [Eton]_9-eton is [here]_5716-here , and [here]_5716-here only for a day , and wishes very much to see [[his]_377-millbank works]_{2673-his works}]_{2669-a friend of his son 's at eton is here , and here only for a day , and wishes very much to see his works} ? " "_{[2669-a friend of his son 's at eton is here , and here only for a day , and wishes very much to see his works]} Ca n't possibly disturb [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank now , [sir]_5702-sir ; but , if [you]_5702-sir like to sit down , [you]_5702-sir can wait and see [him]_377-millbank [yourself]_5702-sir . " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was content to sit down , though [he]_5702-sir grew very impatient at the end of a quarter of an hour . The ticking of the clock , the scratching of the pens of [the three silent clerks]_{7163-the three silent clerks} , irritated [him]_5702-sir . At length voices were heard , doors opened , and [a clerk]_{7164-a clerk} said : "_[5702-sir] [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank is coming , [sir]_5702-sir , " but [nobody]_880-nobody came ; voices became hushed , doors were again shut ; again nothing was heard , save ticking of clock and scratching of pen . At length there was a general stir , and [they]_{7163-the three silent clerks} all did come forth , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank among [them]_{7163-the three silent clerks} , [a well - proportioned , comely man , with a fair face inclining to ruddiness , a quick , glancing , hazel eye , the whitest teeth , and short , curly , chestnut hair , here and there slightly tinged with grey]_{7166-a well - proportioned , comely man , with a fair face inclining to ruddiness , a quick , glancing , hazel eye , the whitest teeth , and short , curly , chestnut hair , here and there slightly tinged with grey} . It was a visage of energy and decision . [He]_377-millbank was about to pass through [the counting - house]_{7155-the counting - house} with [[his]_377-millbank companions with whom [his]_377-millbank affairs were not concluded]_{7168-his companions with whom his affairs were not concluded} , when [he]_377-millbank observed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who had risen . "_{[377-millbank]} [This gentleman]_{2676-this gentleman} wishes to see [me]_0-i ? " [he]_377-millbank inquired of [[his]_377-millbank clerk]_{7169-his clerk} , who bowed assent . "_{[2676-this gentleman]} [I]_0-i shall be at [your]_5702-sir service , [sir]_5702-sir , the moment [I]_0-i have finished with [these gentlemen]_{1356-these gentlemen} . " "_{[863-the gentleman]} [The gentleman]_{863-the gentleman} wishes to see the works , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [the clerk]_{7159-the clerk} . "_{[863-the gentleman]} [He]_{863-the gentleman} can see the works at proper times , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , somewhat pettishly ; "_{[863-the gentleman]} tell [him]_{863-the gentleman} the regulations , " and [he]_{863-the gentleman} was about to go . "_{[863-the gentleman]} [I]_0-i beg [your]_5702-sir pardon , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , coming forward , and with an air of earnestness and grace that arrested the step of [the manufacturer]_{7171-the manufacturer} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am aware of the regulations , but [I]_0-i would beg to be permitted to infringe them . " "_[0-i] It can not be , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , moving . "_[5702-sir] [I]_0-i thought , [sir]_5702-sir , being [here]_5716-here only for a day , and as [a friend of [[your]_5702-sir son]_{1823-your son}]_{2685-a friend of your son} — " [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank stopped and said : "_[5702-sir] Oh ! [a friend of [Oswald]_377-millbank 's]_{2687-a friend of oswald 's} , eh ? What , at [Eton]_9-eton ? " "_[5702-sir] Yes , [sir]_5702-sir , at [Eton]_9-eton ; and [I]_0-i had hoped perhaps to have found [him]_{1823-your son} [here]_5716-here . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very much engaged , [sir]_5702-sir , at this moment , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank ; "_[5702-sir] [I]_0-i am sorry [I]_0-i can not pay [you]_5702-sir any personal attention , but [[my]_0-i clerk]_{2691-my clerk} will show [you]_5702-sir everything . [Mr. Benson]_{578-mr. benson} , let [this gentleman]_{2676-this gentleman} see everything , " and [he]_0-i withdrew . "_{[578-mr. benson]} Be pleased to write [your]_5702-sir name here , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [Mr. Benson]_{578-mr. benson} , opening a book , and [[our]_7172-our friend]_{6335-our friend} wrote [his]_{6335-our friend} name and the date of [his]_{6335-our friend} visit to [Millbank]_377-millbank . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} beheld in [this great factory]_{7174-this great factory} [the last and the most refined inventions of mechanical genius]_{7175-the last and the most refined inventions of mechanical genius} . [The building]_{2500-the building} had been fitted up by [a capitalist]_{7177-a capitalist} as anxious to raise a monument of the skill and power of [his]_{7177-a capitalist} order , as to obtain a return for the great investment . "_[5702-sir] It is the glory of [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire} ! " exclaimed [the enthusiastic Mr. Benson]_{578-mr. benson} . [The clerk]_{7159-the clerk} spoke freely of [[his]_{7159-the clerk} master]_{1011-his master} , whom [he]_{7159-the clerk} evidently idolized , and [his]_377-millbank great achievements , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} encouraged [him]_{7159-the clerk} . [He]_{7159-the clerk} detailed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} the plans which [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank had pursued both for the moral and physical well - being of [[his]_377-millbank people]_{7180-his people} ; how [he]_377-millbank had built [churches]_{6289-churches} , and [schools]_6943-schools , and [institutes]_{7183-institutes} ; [houses]_7184-houses and [cottages]_{7185-cottages} on a new system of ventilation ; how [he]_377-millbank had allotted [gardens]_1179-gardens ; established [singing classes]_{7187-singing classes} . "_[5702-sir] Here is [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , " continued [the clerk]_{7159-the clerk} , as [he]_{7159-the clerk} and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , quitting [the factory]_{7189-the factory} , re - entered [the court]_{1172-the court} . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank was approaching [the factory]_{7189-the factory} , and the moment that [he]_377-millbank observed [them]_7192-them , [he]_377-millbank quickened [his]_377-millbank pace . "_{[377-millbank]} [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? " [he]_377-millbank said when [he]_377-millbank reached [them]_7192-them . [His]_377-millbank countenance was rather disturbed , and [his]_377-millbank voice a little trembled , and [he]_377-millbank looked on [[our]_7193-our friend]_{6335-our friend} with a glance scrutinizing and serious . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} bowed . "_{[329-coningsby]} [I]_0-i am sorry that [you]_{329-coningsby} should have been received at [this place]_{2694-this place} with so little ceremony , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank ; "_[5702-sir] but had [your]_{329-coningsby} name been mentioned , [you]_{329-coningsby} would have found it cherished [here]_5716-here . " [He]_377-millbank nodded to [the clerk]_{7159-the clerk} , who disappeared . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} began to talk about the wonders of [the factory]_{7189-the factory} , but [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank recurred to other thoughts that were passing in [his]_377-millbank mind . [He]_377-millbank spoke of [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} ; [he]_377-millbank expressed a kind reproach that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} should have thought of visiting [this part of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{7198-this part of the world} without giving [them]_7200-their some notice of [his]_377-millbank intention , that [he]_377-millbank might have been [[their]_7200-their guest]_{1391-their guest} , that [Oswald]_377-millbank might have made arrangements that [he]_377-millbank should see everything and in the best manner in short , that [they]_7200-their might all have shown however slightly , the deep sense of [their]_7200-their obligations to [him]_377-millbank . "_[0-i] [My]_0-i visit to [Manchester]_{36-manchester} , which led to this was quite accidental , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am bound for [the other division of [the county]_{1831-the county}]_{2697-the other division of the county} , to pay a visit to [[my]_0-i grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , but an irresistible desire came over [me]_0-i during [my]_0-i journey to view [this famous district of industry]_{2700-this famous district of industry} . It is some days since [I]_0-i ought to have found [myself]_0-i at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and this is the reason why [I]_0-i am so pressed . " A cloud passed over the countenance of [Millbank]_377-millbank as the name of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was mentioned , but [he]_377-millbank said nothing . Turning towards [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , with an air of kindness : "_[0-i] At least , " said [he]_0-i , "_[0-i] let not [Oswald]_377-millbank hear that [you]_{329-coningsby} did not taste [our]_2701-they salt . Pray dine with [me]_0-i to - day ; there is yet an hour to dinner ; and as [you]_{329-coningsby} have seen [the factory]_{7189-the factory} , suppose [we]_2701-they stroll together through [the village]_{7133-the village} . " The village clock struck five as [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank and [[his]_377-millbank guest]_{7202-his guest} entered [the gardens of [[his]_377-millbank mansion]_{7204-his mansion}]_{7203-the gardens of his mansion} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} lingered a moment to admire the beauty and gay profusion of the flowers . "_{[329-coningsby]} [Your]_{329-coningsby} situation , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , looking up [the green and silent valley]_{7205-the green and silent valley} , "_{[329-coningsby]} is absolutely poetic . " "_{[329-coningsby]} [I]_0-i try sometimes to fancy , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , with a rather fierce smile , "_[6785-papa] that [I]_0-i am in [the New World]_{2704-the new world} . " [They]_2701-they entered [the house]_{844-the house} ; [a capacious and classic hall]_{7207-a capacious and classic hall} , at the end a staircase in the Italian fashion . As [they]_2701-they approached [it]_{844-the house} , [the sweetest and the clearest voice]_{7208-the sweetest and the clearest voice} exclaimed from above : "_[579-papa] [Papa]_579-papa ! [papa]_6785-papa ! " and instantly [a young girl]_{7209-a young girl} came bounding down the stairs , but suddenly seeing [a stranger with [[her]_{7209-a young girl} father]_{1546-her father}]_{7210-a stranger with her father} [she]_{7209-a young girl} stopped upon [the landing place]_{7212-the landing place} and was evidently on the point of as rapidly retreating as [she]_{7209-a young girl} had advanced , when [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank waved [his]_377-millbank hand to [her]_{7209-a young girl} and begged [her]_{7209-a young girl} to descend . [She]_{7209-a young girl} came down slowly : as [she]_{7209-a young girl} approached [them]_2708-them [[her]_{7209-a young girl} father]_{1546-her father} said : "_[6785-papa] [A friend [you]_2707-you have often heard of [Edith]_580-edith]_{2706-a friend you have often heard of edith} : this is [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [She]_{7209-a young girl} started ; blushed very much ; and then , with a trembling and uncertain gait , advanced , put forth [her]_{7209-a young girl} hand with a wild unstudied grace , and said in a tone of sensibility : "_{[329-coningsby]} How often have [we]_2708-them all wished to see and to thank [you]_{329-coningsby} ! " [This daughter of [[his]_377-millbank host]_{7215-his host}]_{7214-this daughter of his host} was of tender years ; apparently [she]_{7214-this daughter of his host} could scarcely have counted sixteen summers . [She]_{7214-this daughter of his host} was delicate and fragile , but as [she]_{7214-this daughter of his host} raised [her]_{7214-this daughter of his host} still blushing visage to [[[her]_{7214-this daughter of his host} father]_{1546-her father} 's guest]_{7217-her father 's guest} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt that [he]_377-millbank had never beheld a countenance of such striking and such peculiar beauty . "_{[2709-my only daughter]} [[My]_0-i only daughter]_{2709-my only daughter} , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; [Edith]_580-edith ; a Saxon name , for [she]_{2709-my only daughter} is [the daughter of [a Saxon]_{2711-a saxon}]_{2710-the daughter of a saxon} . " But the beauty of the countenance was not the beauty of [the Saxons]_{581-the saxons} . It was a radiant face , one of those that seem as if touched in [their]_{581-the saxons} cradle by a sunbeam , and to have retained all its brilliancy and suffused and mantling lustre . One marks sometimes such faces , diaphanous with delicate splendour , in [the southern regions of [France]_148-france]_{7218-the southern regions of france} . [Her]_{2709-my only daughter} eye too was the rare eye of Acquitaine ; soft and long , with lashes drooping over the cheek , dark as [her]_{2709-my only daughter} clustering ringlets . [They]_2715-they entered [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} . "_{[2711-a saxon]} [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " said [Millbank]_580-edith to [[his]_0-i daughter]_{7220-his daughter} , "_{[2711-a saxon]} is in [this part of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{7198-this part of the world} only for a few hours , or [I]_0-i am sure [he]_2714-he would become [[our]_2715-they guest]_{2716-our guest} . [He]_2714-he has , however , promised to stay with [us]_2715-they now and dine . " "_[2714-he] If [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} will pardon this dress , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , bowing an apology for [his]_0-i inevitable frock and boots ; [the maiden]_{2144-the maiden} raised [her]_{2144-the maiden} eyes and bent [her]_{2144-the maiden} head . The hour of dinner was at hand . [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} offered to show [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to [[his]_0-i dressing - room]_{7222-his dressing - room} . [He]_0-i was absent but a few minutes . When [he]_0-i returned [he]_0-i found [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} alone . [He]_0-i came somewhat suddenly into [the room]_{854-the room} . [She]_{372-miss millbank} was playing with [her]_{372-miss millbank} dog , but ceased the moment [she]_{372-miss millbank} observed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who since [his]_0-i practice with [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , flattered [himself]_{329-coningsby} that [he]_0-i had advanced in small talk , and was not sorry that [he]_0-i had now an opportunity of proving [his]_0-i prowess , made some lively observations about pets and the breeds of lap - dogs , but [he]_0-i was not fortunate in extracting a response or exciting a repartee . [He]_0-i began then on the beauty of [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} , which [he]_0-i would on no account have avoided seeing , and inquired when [she]_{372-miss millbank} had last heard of [[her]_{372-miss millbank} brother]_{7224-her brother} . [The young lady , apparently much distressed]_{7225-the young lady , apparently much distressed} , was murmuring something about [Antwerp]_582-antwerp , when the entrance of [[her]_{372-miss millbank} father]_{1546-her father} relieved [her]_{372-miss millbank} from [her]_{372-miss millbank} embarrassment . Dinner being announced , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} offered [his]_0-i arm to [[his]_0-i fair companion]_{7227-his fair companion} , who took it with [her]_{7227-his fair companion} eyes fixed on the ground . "_{[372-miss millbank]} [You]_2717-you are very fond , [I]_0-i see , of flowers , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as [they]_7228-they moved along ; and [the young lady]_{1270-the young lady} said , "_[2717-you] Yes . " The dinner was plain , but perfect of its kind . [The young hostess]_{7230-the young hostess} seemed to perform [her]_{7230-the young hostess} office with a certain degree of desperate determination . [She]_{7230-the young hostess} looked at a chicken and then at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and murmured something which [he]_0-i understood . Sometimes [she]_{7230-the young hostess} informed [herself]_{7230-the young hostess} of [his]_0-i tasted or necessities in more detail , by the medium of [[her]_{7230-the young hostess} father]_{1546-her father} , whom [she]_{7230-the young hostess} treated as [a sort of dragoman]_{7232-a sort of dragoman} ; in this way : "_[2717-you] Would not [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [papa]_6785-papa , take this or that , or do so and so ? " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} always was careful to reply in a direct manner without the agency of [the interpreter]_{7233-the interpreter} ; but [he]_0-i did not advance . Even a petition for the great honour of taking a glass of sherry with [her]_{7230-the young hostess} only induced the beautiful face to bow . And yet when [she]_{7230-the young hostess} had first seen [him]_0-i , [she]_{7230-the young hostess} had addressed [him]_0-i even with emotion . What could it be ? [He]_0-i felt less confidence in [his]_0-i increased power of conversation . Why [Theresa Sydney]_{449-lady theresa} was scarcely a year older than [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} , and though [she]_{449-lady theresa} did not certainly originate like [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , [he]_0-i got on with [her]_{449-lady theresa} perfectly well . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank did not seem to be conscious of [[his]_377-millbank daughter]_{7220-his daughter} 's silence : at any rate , [he]_377-millbank attempted to compensate for it . [He]_0-i talked fluently and well ; on all subjects [his]_0-i opinions seemed to be decided , and [his]_0-i language was precise . [He]_0-i was really interested in what [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had seen , and what [he]_0-i had felt ; and this sympathy divested [his]_0-i manner of the disagreeable effect that accompanies a tone inclined to be dictatorial . More than once [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} observed [the silent daughter]_{7235-the silent daughter} listening with extreme attention to the conversation of [himself]_0-i and [[her]_{7235-the silent daughter} father]_{1546-her father} . The dessert was remarkable . [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} was very proud of [his]_377-millbank fruit . A bland expression of self - complacency spread over [his]_377-millbank features as [he]_377-millbank surveyed [his]_377-millbank grapes , [his]_377-millbank peaches , [his]_377-millbank figs . "_[6785-papa] Those grapes have gained a medal , " [he]_377-millbank told [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[6785-papa] Those two are prize peaches . [I]_0-i have not yet been so successful with [my]_0-i figs . These however promise , and perhaps this year [I]_0-i may be more fortunate . " "_[6785-papa] What would [[your]_2719-you brother]_{2720-your brother} and [myself]_0-i have given for such a dessert at [Eton]_9-eton ! " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} , wishing to say something , and something too that might interest [her]_{372-miss millbank} . [She]_{372-miss millbank} seemed infinitely distressed , and yet this time would speak : "_[6785-papa] Let [me]_0-i give [you]_0-i some . " [He]_0-i caught by chance [her]_{372-miss millbank} glance immediately withdrawn ; yet it was a glance not only of beauty , but of feeling and thought . [She]_{372-miss millbank} added , in a hushed and hurried tone , dividing very nervously some grapes : "_[6785-papa] [I]_0-i hardly know whether [Oswald]_377-millbank will be most pleased or grieved when [he]_377-millbank hears that [you]_0-i have been [here]_5716-here . " "_{[377-millbank]} And why grieved ? " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[377-millbank]} That [he]_377-millbank should not have been here to welcome [you]_2719-you , and that [your]_2719-you stay is for so brief a time . It seems so strange that after having talked of [you]_2719-you for years , [we]_2722-we should see [you]_2719-you only for hours . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i may return , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[0-i] and that [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} may be here to welcome [me]_0-i ; but [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i may be permitted to return even if [he]_377-millbank be not . " But there was no reply ; and soon after [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank talking of the American market , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} helping [himself]_{329-coningsby} to a glass of claret , [the daughter of [the Saxon]_{7238-the saxon}]_{7237-the daughter of the saxon} , looking at [[her]_{7237-the daughter of the saxon} father]_{1546-her father} , rose and left [the room]_{854-the room} , so suddenly and so quickly that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could scarcely gain the door . "_[0-i] Yes , " said [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} filling [his]_377-millbank glass , and pursuing some previous observations , "_{[329-coningsby]} all that [we]_2723-we want in [this country]_{5794-this country} is to be masters of [[our]_2723-we own industry]_{2725-our own industry} ; but [Saxon industry]_{2726-saxon industry} and [Norman manners]_{2727-norman manners} never will agree ; and some day , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [you]_{329-coningsby} will find that out . " "_{[329-coningsby]} But what do [you]_{329-coningsby} mean by Norman manners ? " inquired [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[329-coningsby]} Did [you]_{329-coningsby} ever hear of [the Forest of]_{149-the forest of} [Rossendale]_{150-rossendale} ? " said [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . "_{[329-coningsby]} If [you]_{329-coningsby} were staying [here]_5716-here , [you]_{329-coningsby} should visit [the district]_{2729-the district} . [It]_{2729-the district} is [an area of [twenty - four square miles]_{2731-twenty - four square miles}]_{2730-an area of twenty - four square miles} . [It]_{2729-the district} was disforested in the early part of the sixteenth century , possessing at that time [eighty inhabitants]_{2732-eighty inhabitants} . [Its]_{2729-the district} rental in [James]_{368-james ii} [I]_0-i 's time was £ 120 . When the woollen manufacture was introduced in [the north]_{6975-the north} , [the shuttle]_{2734-the shuttle} competed with the plough in [Rossendale]_{150-rossendale} , and about forty years ago , [we]_2735-we sent [them]_{2732-eighty inhabitants} [the Jenny]_{2736-the jenny} . The eighty souls are now increased to upwards of eighty thousand , and the rental of [the forest]_{2094-the forest} , by the last county assessment , amounts to more than £ 50,000 . 41,000 per cent . On the value in the reign of [James]_{368-james ii} I. Now [I]_0-i call that an instance of Saxon industry competing successfully with Norman manners . " "_[0-i] Exactly , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[0-i] but those manners are gone . " "_[0-i] From [Rossendale]_{150-rossendale} , " said [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} , with a grim smile ; "_[0-i] but not from [England]_10-england . " "_[0-i] Where do [you]_0-i meet [them]_{2732-eighty inhabitants} ? " "_[0-i] Meet [them]_{2732-eighty inhabitants} ! In every place , at every hour ; and feel [them]_{2732-eighty inhabitants} too in every transaction of life . " "_{[2732-eighty inhabitants]} [I]_0-i know , [sir]_5702-sir , from [[your]_5702-sir son]_{1823-your son} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , inquiringly , "_{[1823-your son]} that [you]_{1823-your son} are opposed to [an aristocracy]_{2740-an aristocracy} . " "_{[1823-your son]} No , [I]_0-i am not . [I]_0-i am for [an aristocracy]_{2740-an aristocracy} ; but [a real one]_{2742-a real one} , [a natural one]_{2743-a natural one} . " "_[0-i] But , [sir]_5702-sir , is not [the aristocracy of [England]_10-england]_{2745-the aristocracy of england} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[0-i] [a real one]_{2742-a real one} ? [You]_5702-sir do not confound [our]_2747-we peerage for example with [the degraded patricians of [the continent]_{6435-the continent}]_{2748-the degraded patricians of the continent} . " "_[416-hum] [Hum]_416-hum ! " said [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . "_[416-hum] [I]_0-i do not understand how [an aristocracy]_{2740-an aristocracy} can exist , unless it be distinguished by some quality which [no other class of the community]_{2751-no other class of the community} possesses . Distinction is the basis of aristocracy . If [you]_5702-sir permit only one class of [the population , for example , to bear arms]_{2752-the population , for example , to bear arms} , [they]_{2740-an aristocracy} are [an aristocracy]_{2740-an aristocracy} ; not one much to [my]_0-i taste ; but still a great fact . That , however , is not the characteristic of the English peerage . [I]_0-i have yet to learn [they]_{2740-an aristocracy} are richer than [we]_2747-we are , better informed , wiser , or more distinguished for public or private virtue . Is it not monstrous then that [a small number of men]_{2754-a small number of men} , several of whom take the titles of [Duke]_2755-duke and [Earl]_2756-earl from towns in [this very neighbourhood]_{2757-this very neighbourhood} , [towns which [they]_{2754-a small number of men} never saw , which never heard of [them]_{2754-a small number of men} , which [they]_{2754-a small number of men} did not form , or build , or establish]_{2758-towns which they never saw , which never heard of them , which they did not form , or build , or establish} , [I]_0-i say is it not monstrous , that [individuals so circumstanced]_{2759-individuals so circumstanced} should be invested with the highest of conceivable privileges — the privilege of making laws ? [Dukes]_2760-dukes and [Earls]_2761-earls indeed ! [I]_0-i say there is nothing in a masquerade more ridiculous . " "_[0-i] But do [you]_2762-you not argue from an exception , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[2762-you] The question is , whether a preponderance of the aristocratic principle in a political constitution be , as [I]_0-i believe , conducive to the stability and permanent power of a state , and whether the peerage , as established in [England]_10-england , generally tends to that end . [We]_2747-we must not forget in such an estimate the influence which , in [this country]_{5794-this country} , is exercised over opinion by [ancient lineage]_{2765-ancient lineage} . " "_{[2765-ancient lineage]} Ancient lineage ! " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank ; "_{[2765-ancient lineage]} [I]_0-i never heard of [a peer with an ancient lineage]_{2766-a peer with an ancient lineage} . [The real old families of [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{2767-the real old families of this country} are to be found among [the peasantry]_{2416-the peasantry} ; [the gentry]_{2770-the gentry} , too , may lay some claim to old blood . [I]_0-i can point [you]_2771-you out [Saxon families in [this county]_{6684-this county} who can trace [their]_{2772-saxon families in this county who can trace their pedigrees beyond the conquest} pedigrees beyond the Conquest]_{2772-saxon families in this county who can trace their pedigrees beyond the conquest} ; [I]_0-i know of [some Norman gentlemen whose fathers undoubtedly came over with [the Conqueror]_{2775-the conqueror}]_{2774-some norman gentlemen whose fathers undoubtedly came over with the conqueror} . But [a peer with an ancient lineage]_{2766-a peer with an ancient lineage} is to [me]_0-i quite a novelty . No , no ; the thirty years of the wars of [the Roses]_{583-the roses} freed [us]_2777-our from [those gentlemen]_{2778-those gentlemen} . [I]_0-i take it after the Battle of [Tewkesbury]_{151-tewkesbury} , [a Norman baron]_{2779-a norman baron} was almost as rare a being in [England]_10-england as a wolf is now . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have always understood , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[0-i] that [our]_2777-our peerage was the finest in [Europe]_25-europe . " "_{[2778-those gentlemen]} From [themselves]_{2778-those gentlemen} , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank , "_{[2778-those gentlemen]} and [the heralds]_{2780-the heralds} [they]_{2778-those gentlemen} pay to paint [[their]_{2778-those gentlemen} carriages]_{2781-their carriages} . But [I]_0-i go to facts . When [Henry VII]_{584-henry vii} . called [his]_2782-his first parliament , there were only [twenty - nine temporal peers]_{2783-twenty - nine temporal peers} to be found , and even [some of [them]_{2783-twenty - nine temporal peers}]_{2784-some of them} took [their]_{2784-some of them} seats illegally , for [they]_{2784-some of them} had been attainted . Of [those twenty - nine not five]_{2785-those twenty - nine not five} remain , and [they]_{2785-those twenty - nine not five} , as [the Howards]_{2786-the howards} for instance , are not [Norman nobility]_{2787-norman nobility} . [We]_2777-our owe the English peerage to three sources : the spoliation of [the church]_{1228-the church} ; the open and flagrant sale of its honours by [the elder Stuarts]_{2789-the elder stuarts} ; and the boroughmongering of [our]_2777-our own times . Those are the three main sources of the existing peerage of [England]_10-england , and in [my]_0-i opinion disgraceful ones . But [I]_0-i must apologize for [my]_0-i frankness in thus speaking to [an aristocrat]_{2790-an aristocrat} . " "_[0-i] Oh ! by no means , [sir]_5702-sir ; [I]_0-i like discussion . [[your]_5702-sir son]_{1823-your son} and [myself]_0-i at [Eton]_9-eton have had some encounters of this kind before . But if [your]_5702-sir view of the case be correct , " added [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , smiling , "_[5702-sir] [you]_5702-sir can not at any rate accuse [[our]_2777-our present peers]_{2793-our present peers} of Norman manners . " "_[0-i] Yes [I]_0-i do . [They]_{2793-our present peers} adopted Norman manners while [they]_{2793-our present peers} usurped Norman titles . [They]_{2793-our present peers} have neither the right of [the Normans]_{369-the normans} , nor do [they]_{2793-our present peers} fulfil the duty of [the Normans]_{369-the normans} : [they]_{2793-our present peers} did not conquer [the land]_{1611-the land} , and [they]_{2793-our present peers} do not defend [it]_{1611-the land} . " "_{[2793-our present peers]} And where will [you]_5702-sir find [your]_5702-sir natural aristocracy ? " asked [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[5702-sir] Among [those men whom [a nation]_{6163-a nation} recognizes as the most eminent for virtue , talents , and property , and if [you]_2797-you please , birth and standing in [the land]_{1611-the land}]_{2795-those men whom a nation recognizes as the most eminent for virtue , talents , and property , and if you please , birth and standing in the land} . [They]_{2793-our present peers} guide opinion ; and therefore [they]_{2793-our present peers} govern . [I]_0-i am [no leveller]_{2799-no leveller} ; [I]_0-i look upon an artificial equality as equally pernicious with [a factitious aristocracy]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} ; both depressing the energies , and checking the enterprise of [a nation]_{6163-a nation} . [I]_0-i like [man]_1251-man to be free ; really free ; free in [his]_1251-man industry as well as [his]_1251-man body . What is the use of Habeas Corpus , if [a man]_{1198-a man} may not use [his]_{1198-a man} hands when [he]_{1198-a man} is out of prison ? " "_{[2804-this natural aristocracy in england]} But it appears to [me]_0-i [you]_2797-you have , in a great measure , [this natural aristocracy in [England]_10-england]_{2804-this natural aristocracy in england} . " "_{[2804-this natural aristocracy in england]} Ah ! to be sure ! If [we]_2805-we had not , where should [we]_2805-we be ? It is the counteracting power that saves [us]_2805-we : the disturbing cause in the calculations of short sighted selfishness . [I]_0-i say it now , and [I]_0-i have said it a hundred times , [the House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons} is a more aristocratic body than [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} . The fact is , [a great peer]_{2807-a great peer} would be [a greater man]_{2808-a greater man} now in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} than in [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} . [Nobody]_880-nobody wants a second chamber , except [a few disreputable individuals]_{2812-a few disreputable individuals} . It is a valuable institution for [any member of it who has no distinction ; neither character , talents , nor estate]_{2813-any member of it who has no distinction ; neither character , talents , nor estate} . But [a peer who possesses all or any of these great qualifications]_{2814-a peer who possesses all or any of these great qualifications} , would find [himself]_{2814-a peer who possesses all or any of these great qualifications} [an immeasurably more important personage]_{2815-an immeasurably more important personage} in what , by way of jest , [they]_2816-they call the Lower House . " "_[2816-they] Is not the revising wisdom of [a senate]_{2817-a senate} a salutary check on the precipitation of [a popular assembly]_{2818-a popular assembly} ? " "_[2816-they] Why should [a popular assembly elected by [the flower of [a nation]_{6163-a nation}]_{2820-the flower of a nation}]_{2819-a popular assembly elected by the flower of a nation} , be precipitate ? If precipitate , what senate could stay an assembly so chosen ? No , no , no ; the thing has been tried over and over again ; the idea of restraining [the powerful by the weak]_{2822-the powerful by the weak} is an absurdity ; the question is settled . If [we]_2823-our wanted a fresh illustration , [we]_2823-our need only look to the present state of [[our]_2823-our own House of [Lords]_1982-lords]_{2824-our own house of lords} . It originates nothing ; it has , in fact , announced itself as a mere Court of Registration of the decrees of [[your]_2826-you House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons} ; and if by any chance it ventures to alter some miserable detail in a clause of a bill that excites public interest , what a clatter through [the country]_{5717-the country} , at conservative banquets , got up by [the rural attorneys]_{2828-the rural attorneys} , about the power , authority , and independence of [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} ; nine times nine , and one cheer more ! No , [sir]_5702-sir , [you]_2826-you may make aristocracies by laws ; [you]_2826-you can only maintain them by manners . The manners of [England]_10-england preserve it from [its]_10-england laws . And [they]_10-england have substituted for [our]_2823-our formal aristocracy an essential aristocracy ; [the government of [those who are distinguished by [their]_{2832-those who are distinguished by their fellow - citizens} fellow - citizens]_{2832-those who are distinguished by their fellow - citizens}]_{2831-the government of those who are distinguished by their fellow - citizens} . " "_[10-england] But then it would appear , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[10-england] that the remedial action of [our]_2823-our manners has removed all the political and social evils of which [you]_5702-sir complain ? " "_[10-england] [They]_10-england have created a power that may remove them ; a power that has the capacity to remove [them]_10-england . But in a very great measure they still exist ; and must exist yet , [I]_0-i fear , for a very long time . The growth of [[our]_2823-our civilization]_{2833-our civilization} has ever been as slow as [our]_2823-our oaks ; but this tardy development is preferable to the temporary expansion of the gourd . " "_{[2834-the disciple of progress]} The future seems to [me]_0-i sometimes a dark cloud . " "_{[2834-the disciple of progress]} Not to [me]_0-i , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . "_{[2834-the disciple of progress]} [I]_0-i am sanguine ; [I]_0-i am [the Disciple of Progress]_{2834-the disciple of progress} . But [I]_0-i have cause for [my]_0-i faith . [I]_0-i have witnessed advance . [[My]_0-i father]_{5813-my father} has often told [me]_0-i that in [his]_{5813-my father} early days , the displeasure of [a peer of]_{2836-a peer of} [England]_10-england was like a sentence of death to [a man]_{1198-a man} . Why it was esteemed a great concession to public opinion , so late as the reign of [George II]_{585-george ii} , that [Lord Ferrers]_{586-lord ferrers} should be executed for murder . [The King of a new dynasty who wished to be popular with [the people]_{1127-the people}]_{2838-the king of a new dynasty who wished to be popular with the people} insisted on it , and even then [he]_{2838-the king of a new dynasty who wished to be popular with the people} was hanged with a silken cord . At any rate [we]_2840-we may defend [ourselves]_2840-we now , " continued [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , "_[2840-we] and perhaps do something more . [I]_0-i defy [any peer]_{2841-any peer} to crush [me]_0-i , though there is one who would be very glad to do it . No more of that ; [I]_0-i am very happy to see [you]_0-i at [Millbank]_377-millbank ; very happy to make [your]_0-i acquaintance , " [he]_0-i continued with some emotion , "_[0-i] and not merely because [you]_0-i are [[[my]_0-i son]_{2842-my son} 's friend]_{2843-my son 's friend} and more than [friend]_2844-friend . " The walls of [the dining - room]_{7241-the dining - room} were covered with pictures of great merit ; all of the modern English school . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank understood no other , [he]_377-millbank was wo nt to say , and [he]_377-millbank found that many of [[his]_377-millbank friends]_{856-his friends} who did , bought a great many pleasing pictures that were copies , and many originals that were very displeasing . [He]_377-millbank loved [a fine free landscape by [Lee]_587-lee]_{7243-a fine free landscape by lee} , that gave [him]_377-millbank [the broad plains]_{7244-the broad plains} , [the green lanes]_{7245-the green lanes} , and running streams of [[his]_377-millbank own land]_{7246-his own land} ; a group of animals by [Landseer]_588-landseer as full of speech and sentiment as if they were designed by [Æsop]_589-æsop ; above all [he]_377-millbank delighted in the household humour and homely pathos of [Wilkie]_590-wilkie . And if a higher tone of imagination pleased [him]_377-millbank , [he]_377-millbank could gratify it without difficulty among [[his]_377-millbank favourite masters]_{7247-his favourite masters} . [He]_377-millbank possessed some specimens of Etty worthy of [Venice]_153-venice when it was alive ; [he]_377-millbank could muse amid the twilight ruins of [ancient cities raised by the magic pencil of [Danby]_591-danby]_{7248-ancient cities raised by the magic pencil of danby} , or accompany [a group of fair Neapolitans]_{7249-a group of fair neapolitans} to a festival by the genial aid of [Uwins]_592-uwins . [Opposite Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} was a portrait , which had greatly attracted [his]_377-millbank attention during the whole dinner . It represented [a woman extremely young and of a rare beauty]_{7250-a woman extremely young and of a rare beauty} . The costume was of that classical character prevalent in [this country]_{5794-this country} before the general peace ; a blue ribband bound together as a fillet [her]_{7250-a woman extremely young and of a rare beauty} clustering chestnut curls . The face was looking out of the canvass , and [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} never raised [his]_{593-coningsby} eyes without catching its glance of blended vivacity and tenderness . There are moments when [our]_7252-our sensibility is affected by circumstances of a very trivial character . It seems a fantastic emotion , but the gaze of this picture disturbed the serenity of [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} . [He]_{593-coningsby} endeavoured sometimes to avoid looking at it , but it irresistibly attracted [him]_{593-coningsby} . More than once during the dinner [he]_{593-coningsby} longed to inquire whom it represented ; but it is a delicate subject to ask questions about portraits , and [he]_{593-coningsby} refrained . Still when [he]_{593-coningsby} was rising to leave [the room]_{854-the room} , the impulse was irresistible . [He]_{593-coningsby} said to [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , "_{[2844-friend]} By whom is that portrait , [sir]_5702-sir ? " The countenance of [millbank]_377-millbank became disturbed ; it was not an expression of tender reminiscence that fell upon [his]_377-millbank features . On the contrary , the expression was agitated , almost angry . "_{[2844-friend]} Oh ! that is by [a country artist]_{2846-a country artist} , " [he]_{593-coningsby} said , "_{[2846-a country artist]} of whom [you]_5702-sir never heard , " and moved away . [They]_7254-they found [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} in [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} . [She]_{372-miss millbank} was sitting at a round table covered with working materials , apparently dressing a doll . "_{[2846-a country artist]} Nay , " thought [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} , "_{[2846-a country artist]} [she]_{2846-a country artist} must be too old for that ! " [He]_{593-coningsby} addressed [her]_{372-miss millbank} and seated [himself]_{593-coningsby} by [her]_{372-miss millbank} side . There were several dolls on the table , but [he]_{593-coningsby} discovered , on examination , that they were pincushions ; and elicited with some difficulty , that [they]_7254-they were making for a fancy fair about to be held in aid of [that excellent Institution]_{7256-that excellent institution} , [the Manchester Athenæum]_{154-the manchester athenæum} . Then [the father]_{1616-the father} came up and said : "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i child]_{2847-my child} , let [us]_2848-us have some tea , " and [she]_{372-miss millbank} rose , and seated [herself]_{372-miss millbank} at the tea - table . [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} also quitted [his]_{593-coningsby} seat , and surveyed [the apartment]_{873-the apartment} . There were several musical instruments ; among others [he]_{593-coningsby} observed a guitar ; not such an instrument as one buys in [a music - shop]_{7259-a music - shop} , but such an one as tinkles at [Seville]_155-seville ; a genuine Spanish guitar . [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} repaired to the tea - table . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am glad that [you]_{2847-my child} are fond of music , [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} ? " A blush and a bow . "_{[372-miss millbank]} [I]_0-i hope after tea [you]_{2847-my child} will be so kind as to touch the guitar . " Signals of great distress . "_{[2847-my child]} Were [you]_{2847-my child} ever at [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} ? " "_{[2847-my child]} Yes ! " a sigh . "_{[2847-my child]} What [a splendid music hall]_{2849-a splendid music hall} ! [They]_2850-they should build one at [Manchester]_{36-manchester} . " "_[2850-they] [They]_2850-they ought , " in a whisper . The tea - tray was removed ; [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} was conversing with [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , who was asking [him]_{593-coningsby} questions about [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} ; what [he]_377-millbank thought of [Oxford]_238-oxford ; what [he]_377-millbank thought of [Oriel]_595-oriel ; should [himself]_377-millbank have preferred [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} ; but had consulted [a friend]_{1206-a friend} , [an Oriel man]_{7262-an oriel man} , who had a great opinion of [Oriel]_595-oriel ; and [Oswald]_377-millbank 's name had been entered some years back . [He]_{593-coningsby} rather regretted it now ; but the thing was done . [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} , remembering the promise of the guitar , turned round to claim its fulfilment , but [the singer]_{6037-the singer} had made [her]_{6037-the singer} escape . Time elapsed , and no [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} re - appeared . [Coningsby]_{593-coningsby} looked at [his]_{593-coningsby} watch ; [he]_{593-coningsby} had to go three miles to [the train]_{7264-the train} , which started , as [his]_{593-coningsby} [friend of the previous night]_{7265-friend of the previous night} would phrase it , at 9 - 45 . "_[2850-they] [I]_0-i should be happy if [you]_2851-you remained with [us]_2852-us , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank ; "_[2851-you] but as [you]_2851-you say it is out of [your]_2851-you power , in this age of punctual travelling , [a host]_{2853-a host} is bound to speed [the parting guest]_{2854-the parting guest} . [The carriage]_{1167-the carriage} is ready for [you]_2851-you . " "_[2851-you] Farewell then , [sir]_5702-sir . [You]_2851-you must make [my]_0-i adieux to [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} , and accept [my]_0-i thanks for [your]_2851-you great kindness . " "_[2851-you] Farewell , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " said [[his]_{593-coningsby} host]_{7215-his host} , taking [his]_{593-coningsby} hand , which [he]_{7215-his host} retained for a moment as if [he]_{7215-his host} would say more . Then leaving it , [he]_{7215-his host} repeated with a somewhat wandering air , and in a voice of emotion , "_{[329-coningsby]} Farewell — farewell , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Towards the end of the session of 1836 , the hopes of [the Conservative party]_{7267-the conservative party} were again in the ascendant . [The Tadpoles]_{335-the tadpoles} and [the Tapers]_{597-the tapers} had infused such enthusiasm into [all [the country]_{5717-the country} attorneys , who , in [their]_{7268-all the country attorneys , who , in their turn , had so bedevilled the registration} turn , had so bedevilled the registration]_{7268-all the country attorneys , who , in their turn , had so bedevilled the registration} , that it was whispered in the utmost confidence , but as a flagrant truth , that Re - action was at length "_{[329-coningsby]} a great fact . " All that was required was the opportunity ; but as [the existing Parliament]_{7270-the existing parliament} was not two years old , and [the government]_{930-the government} had an excellent working majority , it seemed that the occasion could scarcely be furnished . Under these circumstances , [the back - stairs politicians]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} , not content with having by [their]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} premature movements already seriously damaged the career of [[their]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} leader]_{1461-their leader} , to whom in public [they]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} pretended to be devoted , began weaving again [their]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} old intrigues about [the court]_{1172-the court} , and not without effect . It was said that the royal ear lent itself with no marked repugnance to suggestions , which might rid [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} of [ministers]_{928-ministers} , who , after all , were the ministers not of [his]_{5720-the sovereign} choice , but of [his]_{5720-the sovereign} necessity . But [William IV]_404-king . after two failures in a similar attempt , after [his]_404-king respective embarrassing interviews with [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} and [Lord Melbourne]_{459-melbourne} , on [their]_{7268-all the country attorneys , who , in their turn , had so bedevilled the registration} return to office in 1832 and 1835 , was resolved never to make another move unless it were a checkmate . [The King]_{5706-the king} therefore listened and smiled , and loved to talk to [[his]_{5706-the king} favourites]_{7278-his favourites} of [his]_{5706-the king} private feelings and secret hopes ; the first outraged , the second cherished ; and a little of these revelations of [royalty]_7279-royalty was distilled to great personages who , in [their]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} turn spoke hypothetically to [their]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} hangers on of royal dispositions and possible contingencies , while [the hangers - on and go - betweens]_{7280-the hangers - on and go - betweens} , in [their]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} turn , looked more than [they]_{7272-the back - stairs politicians} expressed ; took [county members]_{7281-county members} by the button into a corner , and advised , as [friends]_1081-friends , [the representatives of [boroughs]_{1835-boroughs}]_{7283-the representatives of boroughs} to look sharply after the next registration . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who was [never greater than in adversity , and whose favourite excitement was to aim at the impossible]_{7285-never greater than in adversity , and whose favourite excitement was to aim at the impossible} , had never been more resolved on [a Dukedom]_{7286-a dukedom} , than when the Reform Act deprived [him]_{328-lord monmouth} of the twelve votes , which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had accumulated to attain that object . While all [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} companions]_{890-his companions} in discomfiture were bewailing [their]_{890-his companions} irretrievable overthrow , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} became almost a convert to the measure , which had furnished [his]_{328-lord monmouth} devising and daring mind , palled with prosperity , and satiated with a life of success , with an object , and the stimulating enjoyment of a difficulty . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had early resolved to appropriate to [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} a division of [the county]_{1831-the county} in which [his]_{328-lord monmouth} chief seat was situate ; but what most interested [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , because it was most difficult , was the acquisition of [one of [the new boroughs]_{7290-the new boroughs} that was in [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} vicinity]_{7291-his vicinity} , and in which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} possessed considerable property]_{7289-one of the new boroughs that was in his vicinity , and in which he possessed considerable property} . [The borough]_{7292-the borough} however was [a manufacturing town]_{6466-a manufacturing town} , and returning only [one member]_{7294-one member} , [it]_{7292-the borough} had hitherto sent up to [Westminster]_{156-westminster} [a radical shopkeeper]_{7295-a radical shopkeeper} , [one Mr. Jawster Sharp]_{598-jawster sharp} , who had taken what is called "_{[329-coningsby]} a leading part " in [the town]_{5934-the town} on every "_{[329-coningsby]} crisis " that had occurred since 1830 ; one of [those zealous patriots who had got up penny subscriptions for gold cups to [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey}]_{7297-those zealous patriots who had got up penny subscriptions for gold cups to lord grey} ; cries for the bill , the whole bill , and nothing but the bill ; and public dinners where the victual was devoured before grace was said ; [a worthy who makes speeches , passes resolutions , votes addresses]_{7298-a worthy who makes speeches , passes resolutions , votes addresses} , goes up with deputations , has at all times the necessary quantity of confidence in [the necessary individual]_{7299-the necessary individual} ; confidence in [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} ; confidence in [Lord Durham]_{423-lord durham} ; confidence in [Lord Melbourne]_{459-melbourne} ; and can also , if necessary , give three cheers for [the King]_{5706-the king} or three groans for [the Queen]_{7301-the queen} . But the days of [the genus Jawster Sharp]_{598-jawster sharp} were over in [this borough]_{7302-this borough} as well as in many others . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had contrived in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} lustre of agitation to feather [his]_{328-lord monmouth} nest pretty successfully ; by which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had lost public confidence and gained [his]_{328-lord monmouth} private end . [Three hungry Jawster Sharps]_{599-three hungry jawster sharps} , [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} hopeful sons]_{7303-his hopeful sons} , had all become [commissioners of one thing or another]_{7304-commissioners of one thing or another} ; temporary appointments with interminable duties ; [a low - church son - in - law]_{7305-a low - church son - in - law} found [himself]_{7305-a low - church son - in - law} comfortably seated in [[a chancellor]_{7306-a chancellor} 's living]_{7307-a chancellor 's living} ; and [several cousins]_{7308-several cousins} and [nephews]_7309-nephews were busy in the Excise . But [Jawster Sharp]_{598-jawster sharp} [himself]_{598-jawster sharp} was as pure as [Cato]_600-cato . [He]_{598-jawster sharp} had always said [he]_{598-jawster sharp} would never touch the public money , and [he]_{598-jawster sharp} had kept [his]_{598-jawster sharp} word . It was an understood thing that [Jawster Sharp]_{598-jawster sharp} was never to show [his]_{598-jawster sharp} face again on the hustings of [Darlford]_157-darlford ; [the Liberal party]_{6080-the liberal party} was determined to be represented in future by [a man of station , substance , character]_{7311-a man of station , substance , character} , [a true Reformer]_{7312-a true reformer} , but one who wanted nothing for [himself]_{7311-a man of station , substance , character} , and therefore might if needful get something for [them]_{6080-the liberal party} . [They]_{6080-the liberal party} were looking out for [such a man]_{7313-such a man} , but were in no hurry . The seat was looked upon as a good thing ; a contest certainly , every place is contested now , but as certainly a large majority . Notwithstanding all this confidence however , Re - action or Registration , or some other mystification had produced effects even in this creature of the Reform Bill , [the good Borough of [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{7314-the good borough of darlford} . [The borough]_{7292-the borough} that out of gratitude to [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} returned [a jobbing shopkeeper]_{7316-a jobbing shopkeeper} twice to Parliament as [[its]_{7292-the borough} representative]_{7317-its representative} without a contest , had now [a Conservative Association]_{7318-a conservative association} , with [a banker]_{7319-a banker} for [its chairman]_{7320-its chairman} , and [a brewer]_{7321-a brewer} for [its vice - president]_{7322-its vice - president} , and [four sharp lawyers]_{7323-four sharp lawyers} knibbing [their]_{7323-four sharp lawyers} pens , noting [their]_{7323-four sharp lawyers} memorandum books , and assuring [[their]_{7323-four sharp lawyers} neighbours]_{7324-their neighbours} with a consoling and complacent air , that "_{[329-coningsby]} Property must tell in the long run . " [Whispers]_601-whispers also were about that when the proper time arrived , [a Conservative candidate]_{7325-a conservative candidate} would certainly have the honour of addressing [the electors]_{7326-the electors} . No name mentioned , but it was not concealed that [he]_{7325-a conservative candidate} was to be of [no ordinary calibre]_{7327-no ordinary calibre} ; [a tried man]_{7328-a tried man} , [a distinguished individual , who had already fought the battle of the constitution]_{7329-a distinguished individual , who had already fought the battle of the constitution} , and served [his]_{7325-a conservative candidate} country in eminent posts ; honoured by [the nation]_{1510-the nation} , favored by [[his]_{7325-a conservative candidate} sovereign]_{1459-his sovereign} . These important and encouraging intimations were ably diffused in the columns of the Conservative journal , and in a style which from its high tone evidently indicated no ordinary source and no common pen . Indeed there appeared occasionally in this paper articles written with such unusual vigour , that [the proprietors of the Liberal journal]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} almost felt the necessity of getting some eminent hand down from [town]_1088-town to compete with [them]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} . It was impossible that [they]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} could emanate from [the rival Editor]_{7334-the rival editor} . [They]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} knew well the length of [[their]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} brother]_{7335-their brother} 's tether . Had [they]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} been more versant in the periodical literature of the day , [they]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} might in this "_{[329-coningsby]} slahing " style have caught perhaps a glimpse of [the future candidate for [[their]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} borough]_{7337-their borough}]_{7336-the future candidate for their borough} , the Right Honourable [Nicholas Rigby]_{602-the right honourable nicholas rigby} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , though [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had been absent from [England]_10-england since 1832 , had obtained from [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} vigilant correspondent]_{7338-his vigilant correspondent} a current knowledge of all that had occurred in the interval . All the hopes , fears , plans , prospects , manoeuvres , and machinations ; [their]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} rise and fall ; how some had bloomed , others were blighted ; not a shade of re - action that was not represented to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; not the possibility of an adhesion that was not duly reported ; [he]_{328-lord monmouth} could calculate at [Naples]_11-naples at any time within ten , the result of a dissolution . The season of the year had prevented [him]_{328-lord monmouth} crossing [the Alps]_{16-the alps} in 1834 , and after the general election [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was too shrewd a practiser in [the political world]_{7339-the political world} to be deceived as to the ultimate result . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , in whose judgment [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had more confidence than in that of [any individual]_{7340-any individual} , had told [him]_{328-lord monmouth} from the first that the pear was not ripe ; [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who always hedged against [his]_{317-mr. rigby} interest by the fulfilment of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} prophecy of irremediable discomfiture , was never very sanguine . Indeed the whole affair was always considered premature by [the good judges]_{7341-the good judges} ; and a long time elapsed before [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper recovered [their]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} secret influence , or re - assumed [their]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} ostentatious loquacity or [their]_{7332-the proprietors of the liberal journal} silent insolence . The pear however now was ripe . Even [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} wrote that after the forthcoming registration a bet was safe , and [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had the satisfaction of drawing [the Whig Mimister]_{7342-the whig mimister} at [Naples]_11-naples into a cool thousand on the event . Soon after this [he]_{328-lord monmouth} returned to [England]_10-england , and determined to pay a visit to [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} , feast [the county]_{1831-the county} , patronise [the borough]_{7292-the borough} , diffuse that confidence in the party which [his]_{328-lord monmouth} presence never failed to do ; so great and so just was the reliance in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} unerring powers of calculation , and [his]_{328-lord monmouth} intrepid pluck . Notwithstanding [Schedule A]_{603-schedule a} , the prestige of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} power had not sensibly diminished , for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} essential resources were vast , and [his]_{328-lord monmouth} intellect always made the most of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} influence . True however to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} organization [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , even to save [his]_{328-lord monmouth} party and gain [his]_{328-lord monmouth} dukedom , must not be bored . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} therefore filled [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} castle]_{7345-his castle} with [the most agreeable people from [London]_3-london]_{7346-the most agreeable people from london} , and even secured for [their]_{7346-the most agreeable people from london} diversion [a little troop of [French comedians]_{7348-french comedians}]_{7347-a little troop of french comedians} . Thus supported [he]_{328-lord monmouth} received [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} neighbours]_{7349-his neighbours} with all the splendour befitting [his]_{328-lord monmouth} immense wealth and great position , and with one charm which even immense wealth and great position can not command , the most perfect manner in [the world]_{971-the world} . Indeed [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was one of [the most finished gentlemen that ever lived]_{7351-the most finished gentlemen that ever lived} , and as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was extremely good - natured , and for [a selfish man]_{7352-a selfish man} even good - humoured , there was rarely a cloud of caprice or ill - temper to prevent [his]_{328-lord monmouth} fine manners having [their]_{7346-the most agreeable people from london} fair play . [The country neighbours]_{7353-the country neighbours} were all fascinated ; [they]_{7353-the country neighbours} were received with so much dignity and dismissed with so much grace . [Nobody]_880-nobody would believe a word of the stories against [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . Had [he]_{328-lord monmouth} lived all [his]_{328-lord monmouth} life at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , fulfilled every duty of [a great English nobleman]_{7355-a great english nobleman} , benefited [the county]_{1831-the county} , loaded [the inhabitants]_{7017-the inhabitants} with favours , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} would not have been half so popular as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} found [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} within a fortnight of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} arrival with the worst county reputation conceivable , and [every little squire]_{7358-every little squire} vowing that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} would not even leave [his]_{328-lord monmouth} name at [the castle]_{7359-the castle} to show [his]_{328-lord monmouth} respect . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} whose contempt for [mankind]_1983-mankind was absolute ; not a fluctuating sentiment , not a mournful conviction ebbing and flowing with circumstances , but a fixed , profound , unalterable instinct ; who never loved [any one]_{875-any one} , and never hated [any one except [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} own children]_{7363-his own children}]_{7362-any one except his own children} ; was diverted by [his]_{328-lord monmouth} popularity , but [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was also gratified by it . At this moment it was a great element of power ; [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was proud that with a vicious character , after having treated [these people]_{7364-these people} with unprecedented neglect and contumely , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} should have won back [their]_{7364-these people} golden opinions in a moment by the magic of manner and the splendour of wealth . [His]_{328-lord monmouth} experience proved the soundness of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} philosophy . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} worshipped gold , though , if necessary , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} could squander it like a caliph . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had even a respect for [very rich men]_{7365-very rich men} ; it was [his]_{328-lord monmouth} only weakness , the only exception to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} general scorn for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} species . Wit , power , particular friendships , general popularity , public opinion , beauty , genius , virtue , all these are to be purchased ; but it does not follow that [you]_7366-you can buy [a rich man]_{7367-a rich man} : [you]_7366-you may not be able or willing to spare enough . [A person]_{7368-a person} or a thing that [you]_7366-you perhaps could not buy , became invested in the eyes of [Lord Monmonth]_{334-lord monmonth} with a kind of halo amounting almost to sanctity . As the prey rose to the bait , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} resolved [they]_{7364-these people} should be gorged . [His]_{328-lord monmouth} banquets were doubled ; a ball was announced ; a public day fixed ; not only [the county]_{1831-the county} but [the principal inhabitants of [the neighbouring borough]_{7371-the neighbouring borough}]_{7370-the principal inhabitants of the neighbouring borough} were encouraged to attend ; [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} wished it , if possible , to be without distinction of party . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had come to reside among [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} old friends]_{7372-his old friends} , to live and die where [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was born . [The Chairman of the Conservative Association]_{7373-the chairman of the conservative association} and [the Vice - President]_{7374-the vice - president} exchanged glances , which would have become [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper ; [the four attorneys]_{7375-the four attorneys} knibbed [their]_{7375-the four attorneys} pens with increased energy , and vowed that nothing could withstand the influence of [the aristocracy]_{7376-the aristocracy} "_{[329-coningsby]} in the long run . " Allwent and dined at [the castle]_{7359-the castle} ; all returned [home]_1156-home overpowered by the condescension of [the host]_{1429-the host} , the beauty of [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} , [several real Princesses]_{7381-several real princesses} , the splendour of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} liveries , the variety of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} viands , and the flavour of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} wines . It was agreed that at future meetings of the Conservative Association , [they]_{7375-the four attorneys} should always give "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} and the House of Lords!"—superseding [the Duke of Wellington , who was to figure in an after toast with the Battle of]_{7382-the duke of wellington , who was to figure in an after toast with the battle of} [Waterloo]_158-waterloo . It was not without emotion that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} beheld for the first [the castle that bore [his]_{328-lord monmouth} name]_{7383-the castle that bore his name} . [It]_{7383-the castle that bore his name} was visible for several miles before [he]_{328-lord monmouth} even entered [the park]_{7384-the park} , so proud and prominent was [its]_{7383-the castle that bore his name} position , on [the richly wooded steep of a considerable eminence]_{7385-the richly wooded steep of a considerable eminence} . [It]_{7383-the castle that bore his name} was [a castellated building]_{7386-a castellated building} , immense and magnificent , in a very faulty and incongruous style of architecture indeed , but compensating in some degree for these deficiencies of external taste and beauty by the splendour and accommodation of [its]_{7383-the castle that bore his name} interior , and which [a Gothic castle raised according to the strict rules of art]_{7387-a gothic castle raised according to the strict rules of art} could scarcely have afforded . The declining sun threw over the pile a rich colour as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} approached [it]_{7383-the castle that bore his name} , and lit up with fleeting and fanciful tints the delicate foliage , of the rare shrubs and tall thin trees that clothed the acclivity on which [it]_{7383-the castle that bore his name} stood . [[Our]_7388-our young friend]_{2250-our young friend} felt a little embarrassed when , without [a a servant and in a hack chaise]_{7390-a a servant and in a hack chaise} , [he]_{2250-our young friend} drew up to the grand portal , and [a crowd of [retainers]_{7392-retainers}]_{7391-a crowd of retainers} came forth to receive [him]_{2250-our young friend} . [A superior servant]_{7393-a superior servant} inquired [his]_{2250-our young friend} name with a stately composure , that disdained to be supercilious . It was not without some degree of pride and satisfaction that [the guest]_{1272-the guest} replied , "_{[329-coningsby]} [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " The instantaneous effect was magical . It seemed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that [he]_{2250-our young friend} was borne on the shoulders of [the people]_{1127-the people} to [[his]_{2250-our young friend} apartment]_{7396-his apartment} ; [each]_7397-each tried to carry some part of [his]_{2250-our young friend} luggage ; and [he]_{2250-our young friend} only hoped [his]_{2250-our young friend} welcome from [[their]_{1127-the people} superiors]_{7398-their superiors} might be as hearty . It seemed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in [his]_{2250-our young friend} way to [[his]_{2250-our young friend} room]_{1285-his room} , that [the castle]_{7359-the castle} was in a state of great excitement ; everywhere bustle , preparation , moving to and fro , ascending and descending of stairs , [servants]_{7401-servants} in every corner ; orders boundlessly given , rapidly obeyed ; many desires , equal gratification . All this made [him]_{2250-our young friend} rather nervous . It was quite unlike [Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} . That also was [a place]_{7402-a place} , but [it]_{7402-a place} was [a home]_{7403-a home} . This , though it should be one to [him]_{2250-our young friend} , seemed to have nothing of that character . Of all mysteries the social mysteries are the most appalling . Going to an assembly for the first time is more alarming than the first battle . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had never before been in [a great house full of [company]_7405-company]_{7404-a great house full of company} . It seemed an overwhelming affair . The sight of [the servants]_{1432-the servants} bewildered [him]_{2250-our young friend} ; how then was [he]_{2250-our young friend} to encounter [[their]_{1432-the servants} masters]_{7407-their masters} ? That however [he]_{2250-our young friend} must do in a moment . [A groom of [the chambers]_{1284-the chambers}]_{7408-a groom of the chambers} indicates the way to [him]_{2250-our young friend} , as [he]_{2250-our young friend} proceeds with a hesitating yet hurried step through [several ante - chambers]_{7410-several ante - chambers} and [drawing - rooms]_{6949-drawing - rooms} ; then doors are suddenly thrown open , and [he]_{2250-our young friend} is ushered into [the largest and most sumptuous saloon that [he]_{2250-our young friend} had ever entered]_{7412-the largest and most sumptuous saloon that he had ever entered} . [It]_{7412-the largest and most sumptuous saloon that he had ever entered} was full of [ladies]_1303-ladies and [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} for the first time in [his]_{2250-our young friend} life was at a great party . [His]_{2250-our young friend} immediate emotion was to sink into [the earth]_{2566-the earth} , but perceiving that [no one]_{1022-no one} even noticed [him]_{2250-our young friend} , and that not an eye had been attracted to [his]_{2250-our young friend} entrance , [he]_{2250-our young friend} regained [his]_{2250-our young friend} breath and in some degree [his]_{2250-our young friend} composure , and standing aside , endeavoured to make [himself]_{2250-our young friend} as well as [he]_{2250-our young friend} could [master of [the land]_{1611-the land}]_{7417-master of the land} . Not [a human being]_{7419-a human being} that [he]_{2250-our young friend} had ever seen before ! The circumstance of not being noticed which a few minutes since [he]_{2250-our young friend} had felt as a relief , became now a cause of annoyance . It seemed that [he]_{2250-our young friend} was [the only person standing alone whom no one]_{7420-the only person standing alone whom no one} was addressing . [He]_{2250-our young friend} felt renewed and aggravated embarrassment , and fancied , perhaps was conscious , that [he]_{2250-our young friend} was blushing . At length [his]_{2250-our young friend} ear caught the voice of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . [The speaker]_{6542-the speaker} was not visible ; [he]_{2250-our young friend} was at a distance surrounded by a wondering group whom [he]_{2250-our young friend} was severally and collectively contradicting , but [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not mistake the harsh , high tones of that arrogant voice . [He]_{2250-our young friend} was not sorry indeed that [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} did not observe [him]_{2250-our young friend} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} never loved [him]_{2250-our young friend} particularly , which was rather ungrateful , for [he]_{2250-our young friend} was [a person who had been kind , and on the whole , serviceable to [him]_{2250-our young friend}]_{7422-a person who had been kind , and on the whole , serviceable to him} , but [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} writhed , and especially as [he]_{2250-our young friend} grew older , under [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's patronising air and paternal tone . Even in old days though attentive , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had never found [him]_{2250-our young friend} affectionate . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} would tell [him]_{2250-our young friend} what to do and see , but never asked [him]_{2250-our young friend} what [he]_{2250-our young friend} wished to do and see . It seemed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that it was always contrived that [he]_{2250-our young friend} should appear the "_{[329-coningsby]} protégé " or poor relation , of [a dependent of [[his]_{2250-our young friend} family]_{1300-his family}]_{7423-a dependent of his family} . These feelings , which the thought of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had revived , caused [[our]_7425-our young friend]_{2250-our young friend} , by an inevitable association of ideas , to remember that , unknown and unnoticed as [he]_{2250-our young friend} might be , [he]_{2250-our young friend} was [the only Coningsby in [that proud Castle]_{7428-that proud castle} , except [the Lord of [the castle]_{7359-the castle} [himself]_{2250-our young friend}]_{7429-the lord of the castle himself}]_{7427-the only coningsby in that proud castle , except the lord of the castle himself} ; and [he]_{2250-our young friend} began to be rather ashamed of permitting a sense of [his]_{2250-our young friend} inexperience in the mere forms and fashions of society so to oppress [him]_{2250-our young friend} , and deprive [him]_{2250-our young friend} as it were of the spirit and carriage which became alike [his]_{2250-our young friend} character and [his]_{2250-our young friend} position . Emboldened and greatly restored to [himself]_{2250-our young friend} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} advanced into the body of [the saloon]_{1188-the saloon} . On [his]_{2250-our young friend} legs , wearing [his]_{2250-our young friend} blue riband and bending [his]_{2250-our young friend} head frequently to [a lady who was seated on a sofa and continually addressed [him]_{2250-our young friend}]_{7432-a lady who was seated on a sofa and continually addressed him} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} recognised [[his]_{2250-our young friend} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was somewhat balder than four years ago , when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had come down to [Montem]_34-montem , and a little more portly perhaps ; but otherwise unchanged . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} never condescended to the artifices of the toilet , and indeed notwithstanding [his]_{328-lord monmouth} life of excess had little need of them . Nature had done much for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , and the slow progress of decay was carried off by [his]_{328-lord monmouth} consummate bearing . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} looked indeed [the chieftain of [a house of whom [a cadet]_{7436-a cadet} might be proud]_{7435-a house of whom a cadet might be proud} . For [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , not only the chief of [[his]_{2250-our young friend} house]_{7437-his house}]_{7434-the chieftain of a house of whom a cadet might be proud . for coningsby , not only the chief of his house} , but [[his]_{2250-our young friend} host]_{7215-his host} too . In either capacity [he]_{2250-our young friend} ought to address [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . To sit down to dinner without having previously paid [his]_{2250-our young friend} respects to [[his]_{2250-our young friend} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , to whom [he]_{2250-our young friend} was so much indebted , and whom [he]_{2250-our young friend} had not seen for so many years , struck [him]_{2250-our young friend} not only as uncourtly , but as unkind and ungrateful , and indeed in the highest degree absurd . But how was [he]_{2250-our young friend} to do it ? [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} seemed very deeply engaged , and apparently with [some very great lady]_{7440-some very great lady} . And if [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} advanced and bowed , in all probability [he]_{2250-our young friend} would only get a bow in return . [He]_{2250-our young friend} remembered the bow of [his]_{2250-our young friend} first interview . It had made a lasting impression on [his]_{2250-our young friend} mind . For it was more than likely [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} would not recognise [him]_{2250-our young friend} . Four years had not very sensibly altered [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , but four years had changed [Harry Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} from [a schoolboy]_{1631-a schoolboy} into [a man]_{1198-a man} . Then how was [he]_{2250-our young friend} to make [himself]_{2250-our young friend} known to [[his]_{2250-our young friend} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} ? To announce [himself]_{2250-our young friend} as [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , as [[his]_{1007-his grandfather} Lordship 's grandson]_{7444-his lordship 's grandson} , seemed somewhat ridiculous . To address [[his]_{2250-our young friend} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} as [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} would serve no purpose ; to style [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} "_{[2857-grandfather]} [grandfather]_{2857-grandfather} , " would make [every one]_{1328-every one} laugh and seemed stiff and unnatural . What was [he]_{2250-our young friend} to do ? To fall into an attitude , and exclaim , "_{[2857-grandfather]} Behold [[your]_2858-your grandchild]_{2859-your grandchild} ! " or "_{[2857-grandfather]} Have [you]_2858-your forgot [[your]_2858-your [Harry]_{401-coningsby}]_{2860-your harry} ? " Even to catch [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's glance was not a very easy affair ; [he]_{2250-our young friend} was much engaged on one side by [the great lady]_{7447-the great lady} ; on the other were [several gentlemen who occasionally joined in the conversation]_{7448-several gentlemen who occasionally joined in the conversation} . But something must be done . There ran through [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} 's character , as [we]_7449-we have before mentioned , a vein of simplicity which was not its least charm . It resulted no doubt in a great degree from the earnestness of [his]_{401-coningsby} nature . There never was [a boy so totally devoid of affectation]_{7450-a boy so totally devoid of affectation} , which was remarkable , for [he]_{401-coningsby} had a brilliant imagination , a quality that from its fantasies and the vague and indefinite desires it engenders , generally makes [those whose characters are not formed , very affected]_{7451-those whose characters are not formed , very affected} . [The Duchess who was a fine judge of character]_{7452-the duchess who was a fine judge of character} , and who greatly regarded [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , often mentioned this trait as one which , combined with [his]_{2250-our young friend} great abilities and acquirements so unusual at [his]_{2250-our young friend} age , rendered [him]_{2250-our young friend} so very interesting . In the present instance it so happened , that while [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} was watching [[his]_{401-coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , [he]_{401-coningsby} observed [a gentleman]_{1375-a gentleman} advance , make [his]_{1375-a gentleman} bow , say and receive a few words , and retire . This little incident however made a momentary diversion in the immediate circle of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , and before [they]_7455-their could all resume [their]_7455-their former talk and fall into [their]_7455-their previous positions , an impulse sent forth [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , who walked up to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , and standing before [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , said : "_{[2862-grandpapa]} How do [you]_2861-you do , [grandpapa]_{2862-grandpapa} ? " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} beheld [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} . [His]_{328-lord monmouth} comprehensive and penetrating glance took in every point with a flash . There stood before [him]_{328-lord monmouth} [one of the handsomest youths [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had ever seen , with a mien as graceful as [his]_{328-lord monmouth} countenance was captivating ; and [his]_{328-lord monmouth} whole air breathing that freshness and ingenuousness which none so much appreciates as [the used man of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{7458-the used man of the world}]_{7457-one of the handsomest youths he had ever seen , with a mien as graceful as his countenance was captivating ; and his whole air breathing that freshness and ingenuousness which none so much appreciates as the used man of the world} . And this was [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} child]_{7460-his child} ; [the only one of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} blood to whom [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had been kind]_{7461-the only one of his blood to whom he had been kind} . It would be exaggeration to say that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's heart was touched ; but [his]_{328-lord monmouth} good - nature effervesced , and [his]_{328-lord monmouth} fine taste was deeply gratified . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} perceived in an instant such a relation might be [a valuable adherent]_{7462-a valuable adherent} ; [an irresistible candidate for future elections]_{7463-an irresistible candidate for future elections} ; a brilliant tool to work out [the Dukedom]_{159-the dukedom} . All these impressions and ideas , and many more , passed through the quick brain of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ere the sound of [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} 's words had seemed to cease , and long before [the surrounding guests]_{7464-the surrounding guests} had recovered from the surprise which [they]_{7464-the surrounding guests} had occasioned [them]_{7464-the surrounding guests} ; and which did not diminish when [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} advancing placed [his]_{328-lord monmouth} arms round [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} with a dignity of affection that would have become [Louis XIV]_{604-louis xiv} , and then in the high manner of [the old Court]_{1140-the old court} kissed [him]_{401-coningsby} on each cheek . "_[2861-you] Welcome to [[your]_2863-your home]_{2864-your home} , " said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . "_[2863-your] [You]_2863-your have grown a great deal . " Then [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} led the agitated [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} to [the great Lady who was [a Princess]_{7467-a princess} and [an Ambassadress]_{7468-an ambassadress} , and then placing [his]_{328-lord monmouth} arm gracefully in that of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson}]_{7466-the great lady who was a princess and an ambassadress , and then placing his arm gracefully in that of his grandson} [he]_{328-lord monmouth} led [him]_{401-coningsby} across [the room]_{854-the room} , and presented [him]_{401-coningsby} in due form to some royal blood that was [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} guest]_{7202-his guest} in the shape of [a Russian Archduke]_{7472-a russian archduke} . [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} Imperial Highness]_{7473-his imperial highness} received [[our]_7474-our hero]_{1558-our hero} as graciously as [the grandson of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{7476-the grandson of lord monmouth} might expect ; but no greeting can be imagined warmer than the one [he]_{328-lord monmouth} received from [the lady with whom [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} was conversing]_{7477-the lady with whom the archduke was conversing} . [She]_{7477-the lady with whom the archduke was conversing} was [a dame whose beauty was mature , but still radiant]_{7479-a dame whose beauty was mature , but still radiant} . [Her]_{7477-the lady with whom the archduke was conversing} figure was superb ; [her]_{7477-the lady with whom the archduke was conversing} dark hair crowned with a tiara of curious workmanship . [Her]_{7477-the lady with whom the archduke was conversing} rounded arm was covered with costly bracelets , but not a jewel on [her]_{7477-the lady with whom the archduke was conversing} finelyformed bust , and the least possible rouge on [her]_{7477-the lady with whom the archduke was conversing} still oval cheek . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} retained [her]_{352-madame colonna} charms . [The party]_{5724-the party} though so considerable principally consisted of [the guests at [the Castle]_{7359-the castle}]_{7481-the guests at the castle} . [The suite of [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke}]_{7483-the suite of the archduke} included [several Counts]_{7485-several counts} and [Generals]_{7486-generals} ; then there was [the Russian Ambassador]_{7487-the russian ambassador} and [[his]_{7487-the russian ambassador} lady]_{7488-his lady} ; and [a Russian Prince]_{7489-a russian prince} and [Princess]_{7490-princess} , [[their]_7491-their relations]_{7492-their relations} . [The Prince]_{1289-the prince} and [Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia and [the Princess Lucretia]_{7494-the princess lucretia} were also paying a visit to [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} ; and the frequency of these visits made [some strait - laced magnificoes]_{7496-some strait - laced magnificoes} mysteriously declare it was impossible to go to [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} ; but as [they]_{7496-some strait - laced magnificoes} were not asked it did not much signify . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} knew [a great many very agreeable people of the highest ton , who took a more liberal view of human conduct]_{7498-a great many very agreeable people of the highest ton , who took a more liberal view of human conduct} , and always made it a rule to presume the best motives instead of imputing the worst . There was [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} for example , whose position was of the highest ; [no one more sought]_{7499-no one more sought} ; [she]_{605-lady st. julians} made it a rule to go everywhere and visit [everybody]_{934-everybody} , provided [they]_{934-everybody} had power , wealth , and fashion . [She]_{605-lady st. julians} knew no crime except [a woman not living with [[her]_{605-lady st. julians} husband]_{972-her husband}]_{7501-a woman not living with her husband} ; that was past pardon . As long as [his]_{972-her husband} presence sanctioned [her]_{605-lady st. julians} conduct , however shameless , it did not signify ; but if [the husband]_{7503-the husband} were [a brute]_{7504-a brute} , neglected [[his]_{7503-the husband} wife]_{1760-his wife} first , and then deserted [her]_{1760-his wife} ; then , if a breath but sullies [her]_{605-lady st. julians} name [she]_{605-lady st. julians} must be crushed ; unless indeed [[her]_{605-lady st. julians} own family]_{7506-her own family} were very powerful , which makes a difference , and sometimes softens immorality into indiscretion . [Lord]_7507-lord and [Lady Gaverstock]_{606-lady gaverstock} were also there , who never said an unkind thing of [anybody]_7508-anybody ; [her]_{606-lady gaverstock} ladyship was pure as snow ; but [[her]_{606-lady gaverstock} mother]_{1548-her mother} having been divorced , [she]_{606-lady gaverstock} ever fancied [she]_{606-lady gaverstock} was paying a kind of homage to [[her]_{606-lady gaverstock} parent]_{7510-her parent} by visiting those who might be some day in the same predicament . There were [other lords]_{7511-other lords} and [ladies of high degree]_{7512-ladies of high degree} ; and [some who , though neither lords and ladies]_{7513-some who , though neither lords and ladies} , were [charming people]_{7514-charming people} , which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} chiefly cared about ; [troops of fine gentlemen who came and went]_{7515-troops of fine gentlemen who came and went} ; and [some who were neither fine]_{7516-some who were neither fine} , nor [gentlemen , but who were very amusing or very obliging as circumstances required]_{7517-gentlemen , but who were very amusing or very obliging as circumstances required} , and made life easy and pleasant to [others]_1294-others and [themselves]_1294-others . A new scene this for [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , who watched with interest all that passed before [him]_{401-coningsby} . The dinner was announced as served ; an affectionate arm guides [him]_{401-coningsby} at a moment of some perplexity . "_[2863-your] When did [you]_2865-you arrive , [Harry]_{401-coningsby} ? [We]_2866-we will sit together . How is [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} ? " inquired [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who spoke as if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had seen [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} for the first time ; but who indeed had , with that eye which nothing could escape , observed [his]_{401-coningsby} reception by [[his]_{401-coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , marked it well , and inwardly digested it . There was to be a first appearance on the stage of [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's theatre]_{7520-lord monmouth 's theatre} to - night , the expectation of which created considerable interest in the party , and was one of the principal subjects of conversation at dinner . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , [the manager of the troop]_{7521-the manager of the troop} , had married [the actress [Stella]_608-stella , once celebrated for [her]_608-stella genius and [her]_608-stella beauty]_{7522-the actress stella , once celebrated for her genius and her beauty} ; [a woman who had none of the vices of [her]_608-stella craft]_{7523-a woman who had none of the vices of her craft} , for , though [she]_608-stella was [a fallen angel]_{7524-a fallen angel} , there were what [[her]_608-stella countrymen]_{7525-her countrymen} style extenuating circumstances in [her]_608-stella declension . With [the whole world]_{7526-the whole world} at [her]_608-stella feet , [she]_608-stella had remained unsullied . Wealth and its enjoyments could not tempt [her]_608-stella , although [she]_608-stella was unable to refuse [her]_608-stella heart to one whom [she]_608-stella deemed worthy of possessing it . [She]_608-stella found [her]_608-stella fate in [an Englishman , who was [the father of [her]_608-stella only child]_{7528-the father of her only child}]_{7527-an englishman , who was the father of her only child} , [a daughter]_{7529-a daughter} . [She]_608-stella thought [she]_608-stella had met in [him]_{7527-an englishman , who was the father of her only child} [a hero]_{6394-a hero} , [a demi - god]_{7531-a demi - god} , [a being of deep passion and original and creative mind]_{7532-a being of deep passion and original and creative mind} ; but [he]_{7527-an englishman , who was the father of her only child} was only [a voluptuary , full of violence instead of feeling]_{7533-a voluptuary , full of violence instead of feeling} , and eccentric because [he]_{7527-an englishman , who was the father of her only child} had great means with which [he]_{7527-an englishman , who was the father of her only child} could gratify extravagant whims . [Stella]_608-stella found [she]_608-stella had made the great and irretrievable mistake . [She]_608-stella had exchanged devotion for a passionate and evanescent fancy , prompted at first by vanity , and daily dissipating under the influence of custom and new objects . Though not stainless in conduct , [Stella]_608-stella was pure in spirit . [She]_608-stella required that devotion which [she]_608-stella had yielded ; and [she]_608-stella separated [herself]_608-stella from the being to whom [she]_608-stella had made the most precious sacrifice . [He]_{7527-an englishman , who was the father of her only child} offered [her]_608-stella the consoling compensation of a settlement which [she]_608-stella refused ; and [she]_608-stella returned with a broken spirit to that profession of which [she]_608-stella was still the ornament and the pride . The animating principle of [her]_608-stella career was [[her]_608-stella daughter]_{2284-her daughter} , whom [she]_608-stella educated with a solicitude which [the most virtuous mother]_{7535-the most virtuous mother} could not surpass . To preserve [her]_608-stella from the stage , and to secure for [her]_608-stella an independence , were the objects of [the mother]_{7536-the mother} 's life ; but nature whispered to [her]_608-stella , that the days of that life were already numbered . The exertions of [her]_608-stella profession had alarmingly developed an inherent tendency to pulmonary disease . Anxious that [[her]_608-stella child]_{969-her child} should not be left without [some protector]_{7538-some protector} , [Stella]_608-stella yielded to the repeated solicitations of one who from the first had been [[her]_608-stella silent admirer]_{7539-her silent admirer} , and [she]_608-stella married [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , [a clever actor]_{7540-a clever actor} , and [an enterprising man who meant to be something more]_{7541-an enterprising man who meant to be something more} . [Their]_7542-their union was not of long duration , though it was happy on the side of [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , and serene on that of [[his]_{607-villebecque} wife]_{1760-his wife} . [Stella]_608-stella was recalled from [this world]_{7544-this world} , where [she]_608-stella had known much triumph and more suffering ; and where [she]_608-stella had exercised many virtues , which elsewhere , though not here , may perhaps be accepted as some palliation of one great error . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} acted becomingly to [the young charge which [Stella]_608-stella had bequeathed to [him]_{607-villebecque}]_{7545-the young charge which stella had bequeathed to him} . [He]_{607-villebecque} was [himself]_{607-villebecque} , as [we]_7546-we have intimated , [a man of enterprise]_{7547-a man of enterprise} , a restless spirit , not content to move for ever in the sphere in which [he]_{607-villebecque} was born . Vicissitudes are the lot of [such aspirants]_{7548-such aspirants} . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} became [manager of [a small theatre]_{7550-a small theatre}]_{7549-manager of a small theatre} , and made money . If [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , without [a "_{[6414-the duchess]} sous]_{7551-a " sous} , " had been [a schemer]_{7552-a schemer} , [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} with a small capital was the very Chevalier Law of [theatrical managers]_{7553-theatrical managers} . [He]_{607-villebecque} took [a larger theatre]_{7554-a larger theatre} and even that succeeded . Soon [he]_{607-villebecque} was recognised as [the lessee of [more than one]_{7556-more than one}]_{7555-the lessee of more than one} , and still [he]_{607-villebecque} prospered . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} began to dabble in [Opera houses]_{7557-opera houses} . [He]_{607-villebecque} enthroned [himself]_{607-villebecque} at [Paris]_27-paris ; [[his]_{607-villebecque} envoys]_{7558-his envoys} were heard of at [Milan]_160-milan and [Naples]_11-naples , at [Berlin]_161-berlin and [St. Petersburg]_{162-st. petersburg} . [His]_{607-villebecque} controversies with the "_{[6414-the duchess]} Conservatoire " at [Paris]_27-paris , ranked among state papers . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} rolled in [chariots]_{7559-chariots} and drove [cabs]_7560-cabs ; [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} gave refined suppers to [great nobles , who were honoured by the invitation]_{7561-great nobles , who were honoured by the invitation} ; [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} wore a red riband in the button - hole of [his]_{607-villebecque} frock , and more than one cross in [his]_{607-villebecque} gala dress . All this time [the daughter of [Stella]_608-stella]_{7562-the daughter of stella} increased in years and stature , and [we]_7563-we must add in goodness : [a mild soft - hearted girl , as yet with no decided character]_{7564-a mild soft - hearted girl , as yet with no decided character} , but one who loved calmness and seemed little fitted for the circle in which [she]_{7562-the daughter of stella} found [herself]_{7562-the daughter of stella} . In that circle however [she]_{7562-the daughter of stella} ever experienced kindness and consideration . No enterprise however hazardous , no management however complicated , no schemes however vast , ever for a moment induced [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} to forget "_{[610-la petite]} La Petite . " If only for one breathless instant , hardly a day elapsed but [he]_{607-villebecque} saw [her]_{7562-the daughter of stella} ; [she]_{7562-the daughter of stella} was [[his]_{607-villebecque} companion]_{1182-his companion} in all [his]_{607-villebecque} rapid movements , and [he]_{607-villebecque} studied every comfort and convenience that could relieve [her]_{7562-the daughter of stella} delicate frame in some degree from the inconvenience and exhaustion of travel . [He]_{607-villebecque} was proud to surround [her]_{7562-the daughter of stella} with luxury and refinement ; to supply [her]_{7562-the daughter of stella} with [the most celebrated masters]_{7566-the most celebrated masters} ; to gratify every wish that [she]_{7562-the daughter of stella} could express . But all this time [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} was dancing on a volcano . The catastrophe which inevitably occurs in the career of [all great speculators]_{7567-all great speculators} , and especially [theatrical ones]_{7568-theatrical ones} , arrived to [him]_{607-villebecque} . Flushed with [his]_{607-villebecque} prosperity , and confident in [his]_{607-villebecque} constant success , nothing would satisfy [him]_{607-villebecque} but universal empire . [He]_{607-villebecque} had established [his]_{607-villebecque} despotism at [Paris]_27-paris , [his]_{607-villebecque} dynasties at [Naples]_11-naples and at [Milan]_160-milan ; but [the North]_{163-the north} was not to [him]_{607-villebecque} , and [he]_{607-villebecque} was determined to appropriate it . [Berlin]_161-berlin fell before a successful campaign , though a costly one ; but [St. Petersburg]_{162-st. petersburg} and [London]_3-london still remained . Resolute and reckless nothing deterred [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} . One season [all the Opera houses in [Europe]_25-europe]_{7569-all the opera houses in europe} obeyed [his]_{607-villebecque} nod , and at the end of it [he]_{607-villebecque} was ruined . The crash was utter , universal , overwhelming ; and under ordinary circumstances a French bed and a brasier of charcoal alone remained for [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , who was equal to the occasion . But the thought of "_{[610-la petite]} [La Petite]_{610-la petite} " and the remembrance of [his]_{607-villebecque} promise to [Stella]_608-stella deterred [him]_{607-villebecque} from the deed . [He]_{607-villebecque} reviewed [his]_{607-villebecque} position in a spirit becoming [a practical philosopher]_{7570-a practical philosopher} . Was [he]_{607-villebecque} worse off than before [he]_{607-villebecque} commenced [his]_{607-villebecque} career ? Yes , because [he]_{607-villebecque} was older;—though to be sure [he]_{607-villebecque} had [his]_{607-villebecque} compensating reminiscences . But was [he]_{607-villebecque} too old to do anything ? At forty - five the game was not altogether up ; and in [a large theatre , not too much lighted]_{7571-a large theatre , not too much lighted} , and with the artifices of a dramatic toilet , [he]_{607-villebecque} might still be able successfully to re - assume those characters of coxcombs and "_{[610-la petite]} muscadins , " in which [he]_{607-villebecque} was once so celebrated . [Luxury]_609-luxury had perhaps a little too much enlarged [his]_{607-villebecque} waist , but diet and rehearsals would set all right . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} in [their]_7572-their adversity broke to "_{[610-la petite]} La Petite " that the time had unfortunately arrived when it would be wise for [her]_{610-la petite} to consider the most effectual means for turning [her]_{610-la petite} talents and accomplishments to account . [He]_{607-villebecque} [himself]_{607-villebecque} suggested the stage , to which otherwise there were doubtless objections , because [her]_{610-la petite} occupation in any other pursuit would necessarily separate [them]_7572-their ; but [he]_{607-villebecque} impartially placed before [her]_{610-la petite} the relative advantages and disadvantages of every course which seemed to lay open to [them]_7572-their and left the preferable one to [her]_{610-la petite} own decision . "_{[610-la petite]} [La Petite]_{610-la petite} , " who had wept very much over [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} 's misfortunes and often assured [him]_{607-villebecque} that [she]_{610-la petite} cared for them only for [his]_{607-villebecque} sake , decided for the stage , solely because it would secure [their]_7572-their not being parted ; and yet , as [she]_{610-la petite} often assured [him]_{607-villebecque} , [she]_{610-la petite} feared [she]_{610-la petite} had no predisposition for the career . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} had now not only to fill [his]_{607-villebecque} own parts at [the theatre at which [he]_{607-villebecque} had obtained an engagement]_{7573-the theatre at which he had obtained an engagement} , but [he]_{607-villebecque} had also to be [the instructor of [[his]_{607-villebecque} ward]_{7575-his ward}]_{7574-the instructor of his ward} . It was a life of toil ; an addition of labour and effort that need scarcely have been made to the exciting exertion of performance , and the dull exercise of rehearsal ; but [he]_{607-villebecque} bore it all without a murmur ; with a self - command and a gentle perseverance which the finest temper in [the world]_{971-the world} could hardly account for ; certainly not when [we]_7577-we remember [its possessor who had to make all these exertions and endure all this wearisome toil , had just experienced the most shattering vicissitudes of fortune , and been hurled from the possession of absolute power and illimitable self - gratification]_{7578-its possessor who had to make all these exertions and endure all this wearisome toil , had just experienced the most shattering vicissitudes of fortune , and been hurled from the possession of absolute power and illimitable self - gratification} . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , who was always doing kind things to [actors]_7579-actors and [actresses]_{7580-actresses} , had a great regard for [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} with whom [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had often supped . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had often been kind too to "_{[610-la petite]} [La Petite]_{610-la petite} . " [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} had a plan for putting [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} termed it , "_[2868-his] on [his]_2868-his legs again . " It was to establish [him]_{607-villebecque} with [a French company in [London]_3-london]_{7581-a french company in london} at [some pretty theatre]_{7582-some pretty theatre} ; [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} to take a private box and to make all [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} friends]_{856-his friends} do the same . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , who was as sanguine as [he]_{607-villebecque} was good tempered , was ravished by this friendly scheme . [He]_{607-villebecque} immediately believed that [he]_{607-villebecque} should recover [his]_{607-villebecque} great fortunes as rapidly as [he]_{607-villebecque} had lost [them]_7584-them . [He]_{607-villebecque} foresaw in "_[2868-his] [La Petite]_{610-la petite} " a genius as distinguished as that of [[her]_{610-la petite} mother]_{1548-her mother} , although as yet not developed , and [he]_{607-villebecque} was boundless in [his]_{607-villebecque} expressions of gratitude to [[his]_{607-villebecque} patron]_{900-his patron} . And indeed of [all friends]_{7587-all friends} , [a friend in need]_{7588-a friend in need} is the most delightful . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} had the talent of bein [a friend in need]_{7588-a friend in need} . Perhaps it was because [he]_{317-mr. rigby} knew [so many worthless persons]_{7590-so many worthless persons} . But it often happens that [worthless persons]_{7591-worthless persons} are merely [people who are worth nothing]_{7592-people who are worth nothing} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} having written to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} intention to reside for some months at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and having mentioned that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} wished [a troop of French comedians]_{7593-a troop of french comedians} to be engaged for the summer , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had immediately consulted [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} on the subject , as the best current authority . Thinking this a good opportunity of giving a turn to [poor Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , and that it might serve as a capital introduction to [their]_{7593-a troop of french comedians} scheme of [the [London]_3-london company]_{7594-the london company} , [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} obtained for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} the engagement . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} and [[his]_{607-villebecque} little troop]_{7595-his little troop} had now been a month at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and had hitherto performed three times a week . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was content ; [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} guests]_{1425-his guests} much gratified ; the company on the whole much approved of . [It]_{7594-the london company} was indeed considering [its]_{7594-the london company} limited numbers , a capital company . There was [a young lady]_{7597-a young lady} who played [the old woman]_{7598-the old woman} 's parts — nothing could be more garrulous and venerable ; and [a lady of maturer years]_{7599-a lady of maturer years} who performed [the heroines]_{7600-the heroines} , gay and graceful as [May. Villebecque]_{611-villebecque} [himself]_{607-villebecque} was [a celebrity in characters of airy insolence and careless frolic]_{7601-a celebrity in characters of airy insolence and careless frolic} . [[Their]_7602-their old man]_{7603-their old man} indeed was rather hard , but handy ; could take anything either in the high serious or the low droll . [[Their]_7602-their sentimental lover]_{7604-their sentimental lover} was rather too much bewigged , and spoke too much to [the audience]_{7605-the audience} , a fault rare with [the French]_{577-the french} ; but [this hero]_{7606-this hero} had a vague idea that [he]_{7606-this hero} was ultimately destined to run off with [a Princess]_{7467-a princess} . In this wise , affairs had gone on for a month ; very well , but not too well . [The enterprising genius of [Villebecque]_{611-villebecque}]_{7608-the enterprising genius of villebecque} , once more [a manager]_{7609-a manager} , prompted [him]_{611-villebecque} to action . [He]_{611-villebecque} felt an itching desire to announce a novelty . [He]_{611-villebecque} fancied [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had yawned once or twice when [the heroine]_{7610-the heroine} came on . [Villebecque]_{611-villebecque} wanted to make a "_{[610-la petite]} coup . " It was clear that "_{[610-la petite]} La Petite " must sooner or later begin . Could [she]_{7610-the heroine} find [a more favourable audience]_{7611-a more favourable audience} , or a more fitting occasion than were now offered ? True it was [she]_{7610-the heroine} had a great repugnance to come out ; but it certainly seemed more to [her]_{7610-the heroine} advantage that [she]_{7610-the heroine} should make [her]_{7610-the heroine} first appearance at [a private theatre]_{7612-a private theatre} than at [a public one]_{7613-a public one} ; supported by all the encouraging patronage of [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} , than subjected to all the cynical criticism of [the stalls of [St. James]_{1-st. james} 's]_{7614-the stalls of st. james 's} . These views and various considerations were urged and represented by [Villebecque]_{611-villebecque} to "_{[610-la petite]} La Petite , " with all the practised powers of plausibility of which so much experience as [a manager]_{7609-a manager} had made [him]_{611-villebecque} master . "_{[610-la petite]} [La Petite]_{610-la petite} " looked infinitely distressed , but yielded as [she]_{7610-the heroine} ever did . And the night of [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} 's arrival at [the castle]_{7359-the castle} was to witness in [[its]_{7359-the castle} private theatre]_{7617-its private theatre} the first appearance of [Mademoiselle Flora]_612-flora . [The guests]_{1427-the guests} re - assembled in [the great saloon]_{7619-the great saloon} before [they]_{1427-the guests} repaired to [the theatre]_{7620-the theatre} . [A lady on the arm of the Russian Prince]_{7621-a lady on the arm of the russian prince} bestowed on [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} a haughty , but not ungracious , bow ; which [he]_{401-coningsby} returned , unconscious of [the person to whom [he]_{401-coningsby} bent]_{7622-the person to whom he bent} . [She]_{610-la petite} was however [a very striking person]_{7623-a very striking person} : not beautiful ; [her]_{610-la petite} face indeed at the first glance was almost repulsive , yet it ever attracted a second gaze . A remarkable pallor distinguished [her]_{610-la petite} ; [her]_{610-la petite} features had neither regularity nor expression ; neither were [her]_{610-la petite} eyes fine ; but [her]_{610-la petite} brow impressed [you]_7624-you with an idea of power of no ordinary character or capacity . [Her]_{610-la petite} figure was as fine and commanding as [her]_{610-la petite} face was void of charm . [Juno]_613-juno , in the full bloom of [her]_613-juno immortality , could have presented nothing more majestic . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} watched [her]_{610-la petite} as [she]_{610-la petite} swept along like a resistless Fate . [Servants]_{7401-servants} now went round and presented to [each of [the guests]_{1427-the guests}]_{7626-each of the guests} a billet of the performance . [It]_7628-it announced in striking characters the "_{[610-la petite]} début " of [Mademoiselle Flora]_612-flora . [A principal servant bearing branch lights]_{7629-a principal servant bearing branch lights} , came forward and bowed to [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} went immediately to [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} , and notified to [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Imperial Highness]_{7473-his imperial highness} that the comedy was ready . [The Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} offered [his]_{7478-the archduke} arm to [the Ambassadress]_{7634-the ambassadress} ; [the rest]_{2462-the rest} were following ; [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} was called . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} wished [him]_{401-coningsby} to be [[her]_{352-madame colonna} beau]_{7636-her beau} . It was [a very pretty theatre]_{7637-a very pretty theatre} ; had been rapidly rubbed up , and renovated here and there ; the painting just touched ; a little gilding on a cornice . There were no boxes , but the ground floor which gradually ascended was carpeted , and covered with arm - chairs , and the back of [the theatre]_{7620-the theatre} with a new and rich curtain of green velvet . [They]_{2462-the rest} are all seated ; [a great artist]_{7639-a great artist} performs on the violin , accompanied by [another great artist on the piano]_{7640-another great artist on the piano} . The lights rise ; [somebody]_{7641-somebody} evidently crosses the stage behind the curtain . [They]_{7641-somebody} are disposing the scene . In a moment the curtain will rise also . "_{[610-la petite]} Have [you]_2869-you seen [Lucretia]_350-lucretia ? " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} to [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} . "_{[350-lucretia]} [She]_350-lucretia is so anxious to resume [her]_350-lucretia acquaintance with [you]_2869-you . " But before [he]_{401-coningsby} could answer the bell rang , and the curtain rose . [The old man]_{7643-the old man} , who had a droll part to - night , came forward , and maintained a conversation with [[his]_{7643-the old man} housekeeper]_{7644-his housekeeper} ; not bad . [The young woman who played [the grave matron]_{7646-the grave matron}]_{7645-the young woman who played the grave matron} , performed with great finish . [She]_{7645-the young woman who played the grave matron} was a favourite and was ever applauded . The second scene came ; [a saloon]_{7647-a saloon} tastefully furnished ; a table with flowers , arranged with grace ; birds in cages , a lap - dog on a cushion ; some books . [The audience]_{7605-the audience} were pleased ; especially [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} : [they]_{1281-the ladies} like to recognise signs of "_{[610-la petite]} bon - ton " in the details of the scene . A rather awful pause ; and [Mademoiselle Flora]_612-flora enters . [She]_612-flora was greeted with even vehement approbation . [Her]_612-flora agitation is extreme ; [she]_612-flora curtseys , and bows [her]_612-flora head , as if to hide [her]_612-flora face . The face was pleasing , and pretty enough ; soft and engaging . [Her]_612-flora figure slight and graceful . Nothing could be more perfect than [her]_612-flora costume ; purely white , but the fashion consummate ; a single rose [her]_612-flora only ornament . [All]_6024-all admitted that [her]_612-flora hair was arranged to admiration . At length [she]_612-flora spoke ; [her]_612-flora voice trembled , but [she]_612-flora had a good elocution though [her]_612-flora organ wanted force . [The gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} looked at [each other]_{1752-each other} , and nodded approbation . There was something so unobstrusive in [her]_612-flora mien , that [she]_612-flora instantly became a favourite with [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} . The scene was not long , but it was triumphant . [Flora]_612-flora did not appear in the next scene . In the fourth and final one of the act , [she]_612-flora had to make a grand display . It was a love scene ; and rather of an impassioned character ; [Villebecque]_{611-villebecque} was [[her]_612-flora suitor]_{7654-her suitor} . [He]_{611-villebecque} entered first on [the stage]_{7655-the stage} . Never had [he]_{611-villebecque} looked so well , or performed with more spirit . [You]_7656-you would not have given [him]_{611-villebecque} five - and - twenty years ; [he]_{611-villebecque} seemed redolent of youth . [His]_{611-villebecque} dress too was admirable . [He]_{611-villebecque} had studied [the most distinguished of [[his]_{611-villebecque} audience]_{6964-his audience}]_{7657-the most distinguished of his audience} for the occasion , and had outdone [them]_{6964-his audience} all . The fact is , [he]_{611-villebecque} had been assisted a little by [a great connoisseur]_{7659-a great connoisseur} , [a celebrated French nobleman , [Count D — y]_{7661-count d — y} , who had been one of [the guests]_{1427-the guests}]_{7660-a celebrated french nobleman , count d — y , who had been one of the guests} . The thing was perfect , and [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} took a pinch of snuff , and tapped approbation on the top of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} box . [Flora]_612-flora now re - appeared , received with renewed approbation . It did not seem however that in the interval [she]_612-flora had gained courage ; [she]_612-flora looked agitated . [She]_612-flora spoke , [she]_612-flora proceeded with [her]_612-flora part ; it became impassioned . [She]_612-flora had to speak of [her]_612-flora feelings ; to tell the secrets of [her]_612-flora heart ; to confess that [she]_612-flora loved [another]_1675-another : [her]_612-flora emotion was exquisitely performed , the mournful tenderness of [her]_612-flora tones thrilling . There was throughout [the audience]_{7605-the audience} a dead silence ; [all]_6024-all were absorbed in [their]_6024-all admiration of [the unrivalled artist]_{7666-the unrivalled artist} ; [all]_6024-all felt [a new genius]_{7668-a new genius} had visited the stage;—but while [they]_6024-all were fascinated by [the actress]_{7669-the actress} , [the woman]_{7670-the woman} was in torture . The emotion was the disturbance of [her]_612-flora own soul ; the mournful tenderness of [her]_612-flora tones thrilled from the heart : suddenly [she]_612-flora clasped [her]_612-flora hands with all the exhaustion of woe ; an expression of agony flitted over [her]_612-flora countenance ; and [she]_612-flora burst into tears . [Villebecque]_{611-villebecque} rushed forward , and carried rather than led [her]_2870-her from [the stage]_{7655-the stage} ; [the audience]_{7605-the audience} looking at [each other]_{1752-each other} , [some of [them]_{7605-the audience}]_{2784-some of them} suspecting that this movement was a part of the scene . "_[2870-her] [She]_2870-her has talent , " said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} to [the Russian ambassadress]_{7675-the russian ambassadress} , "_[2870-her] but wants practice . [Villebecque]_{611-villebecque} should send [her]_2870-her for a time to [the provinces]_{2871-the provinces} . " At length [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} came forward to express [his]_{607-villebecque} deep regret that the sudden and severe indisposition of [Mlle]_614-flora . [Flora]_614-flora rendered it impossible for [the company]_{7676-the company} to proceed with the piece ; but that the curtain would descend to rise again for the second and last piece announced . All this accordingly took place . [The experienced performer who acted [the heroines]_{7600-the heroines}]_{7677-the experienced performer who acted the heroines} , now came forward and disported most jocundly . The failure of [Flora]_614-flora had given fresh animation to [her]_614-flora perpetual liveliness . [She]_614-flora seemed the very soul of elegant frolic . In the last scene [she]_614-flora figured in male attire ; and in air , fashion , and youth , beat [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} out of [the field]_{2526-the field} . [She]_614-flora looked younger than [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} when [he]_{401-coningsby} went up to [[his]_{401-coningsby} grand - papa]_{7680-his grand - papa} . The comedy was over , the curtain fell , [the audience]_{7605-the audience} much amused chattered brilliant criticism , and quitted [the theatre]_{7620-the theatre} to repair to [the saloon]_{1188-the saloon} where [they]_{7605-the audience} were to be diverted to - night with Russian dances . [Nobody]_880-nobody thought of [the unhappy Flora]_614-flora ; not a single message to console [her]_614-flora in [her]_614-flora grief , to compliment [her]_614-flora on what [she]_614-flora had done , to encourage [her]_614-flora future . And yet it was a season for a word of kindness ; so at least thought [one of [the audience]_{7605-the audience}]_{7685-one of the audience} , as [he]_{7685-one of the audience} lingered behind [the hurrying crowd]_{7687-the hurrying crowd} absorbed in [their]_{7605-the audience} coming amusements . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} had sat very near the stage ; [he]_{401-coningsby} had observed with great advantage and attention the countenance and movements of [Flora]_614-flora from the beginning . [He]_{401-coningsby} was fully persuaded that [her]_614-flora woe was genuine and profound . [He]_{401-coningsby} had felt [his]_{401-coningsby} eyes moist when [she]_614-flora had wept . [He]_{401-coningsby} recoiled from the cruelty and the callousness that , without the slightest symptom of sympathy , could leave [a young girl who had been labouring for [their]_{7605-the audience} amusement and who was suffering for [her]_614-flora trial]_{7688-a young girl who had been labouring for their amusement and who was suffering for her trial} . [He]_{401-coningsby} got on [the stage]_{7655-the stage} , ran behind the scenes , and asked for [Mlle]_614-flora . [Flora]_614-flora . [They]_{7605-the audience} pointed to a door ; [he]_{401-coningsby} requested permission to enter . [Flora]_614-flora was sitting at a table with [her]_614-flora face resting on [her]_614-flora hands . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} was there , resting on the edge of the tall fender , and still in the dress in which [he]_{607-villebecque} had performed in the last piece . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i took the liberty , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , "_[0-i] of inquiring after [Mlle . Flora]_614-flora ; " and then advancing to [her]_614-flora , who had raised [her]_614-flora head , [he]_0-i added : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [[my]_0-i grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} must feel much indebted to [you]_614-flora , [Mademoiselle]_612-flora , for making such exertions when [you]_614-flora were suffering under so much indisposition . " "_{[5827-my grandfather]} This is very amiable of [you]_0-i , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [the young lady]_{1270-the young lady} , looking at [him]_5702-sir with earnestness . "_[5702-sir] [Mademoiselle]_612-flora has too much sensibility , " said [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , making an observation by way of diversion . "_[612-flora] And yet that must be the soul of fine acting , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i look forward — all look forward — with great interest to the next occasion on which [you]_2874-you will favour [us]_2875-us . " "_[2874-you] Never ! " said [La Petite]_{610-la petite} in a plaintive tone ; "_[0-i] oh , [I]_0-i hope , never ! " "_[612-flora] [Mademoiselle]_612-flora is not aware at this moment , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , "_[0-i] how much [her]_612-flora talent is appreciated . [I]_0-i assure [you]_5702-sir , [sir]_5702-sir , " [he]_0-i added , turning to [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i heard but one opinion , but one expression of gratification at [her]_612-flora feeling and [her]_612-flora fine taste . " "_[5702-sir] The talent is hereditary , " said [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} . "_[5702-sir] Indeed [you]_5702-sir have reason to say so , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} . "_[5702-sir] Pardon ; [I]_0-i was not thinking of [myself]_0-i . [[My]_0-i child]_{2847-my child} reminded [me]_0-i so much of another this evening . But that is nothing . [I]_0-i am glad [you]_5702-sir are here , [sir]_5702-sir , to re - assure [Mademoiselle]_612-flora . " "_[5702-sir] [I]_0-i came only to congratulate [her]_612-flora , and to lament , for [our]_2879-our sakes as well as [her]_612-flora own , [her]_612-flora indisposition . " "_[0-i] It is not indisposition , " said [La Petite]_{610-la petite} in a tone , with [her]_{610-la petite} eyes fixed on the table . "_[0-i] [Mademoiselle]_612-flora can not overcome the nervousness incidental to a first appearance , " said [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} . "_[0-i] A last appearance , " said [La Petite]_{610-la petite} ; "_[0-i] yes , it must be the last . " [She]_{610-la petite} rose gently , [she]_{610-la petite} approached [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , [she]_{610-la petite} laid [her]_{610-la petite} head on [his]_{607-villebecque} breast , and placed [her]_{610-la petite} arms round [his]_{607-villebecque} neck , "_{[5813-my father]} [[My]_0-i father]_{5813-my father} , [[my]_0-i best father]_{2881-my best father} , yes , say it is the last ! " "_{[5813-my father]} [You]_612-flora are [the mistress of [your]_612-flora lot]_{2882-the mistress of your lot} , [Flora]_612-flora , " said [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} ; "_[612-flora] but with such a distinguished talent — " "_[0-i] No , no , no : no talent . [You]_612-flora are wrong , [[my]_0-i father]_{5813-my father} . [I]_0-i know [myself]_0-i . [I]_0-i am not of [those to whom nature gives talents]_{2884-those to whom nature gives talents} . [I]_0-i am born only for still life . [I]_0-i have no taste except for privacy . [The convent]_{2885-the convent} is more suited to [me]_0-i than the stage . " "_{[2676-this gentleman]} But [you]_612-flora hear what [this gentleman]_{2676-this gentleman} says , " said [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} returning [her]_612-flora embrace . "_{[2676-this gentleman]} [He]_{2676-this gentleman} tells [you]_612-flora that [[his]_{2676-this gentleman} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} — [[my]_0-i Lord]_{1816-my lord} Marquess [I]_0-i believe , sir,—that every one — that — " Ah , no , no , no ! "_[612-flora] said [Flora]_612-flora , shaking [her]_612-flora head . " [He]_{2676-this gentleman} comes here because [he]_{2676-this gentleman} is generous , because [he]_{2676-this gentleman} is [a gentleman]_{1375-a gentleman} ; and [he]_{2676-this gentleman} wished to soothe the soul that [he]_{2676-this gentleman} knew was suffering . Thank [him]_{2676-this gentleman} , [[my]_612-flora father]_{5813-my father} , thank [him]_{2676-this gentleman} for [me]_612-flora and before [me]_612-flora , and promise in [his]_{2676-this gentleman} presence that the stage and [[your]_{5813-my father} daughter]_{7693-your daughter} have parted for ever . "_[612-flora] " Nay , [Mademoiselle]_612-flora , "_{[401-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} advancing and venturing to take [her]_612-flora hand , a soft hand , " make no such resolutions to - night . [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} can have no other thought or object but [your]_612-flora happiness : and believe [me]_{401-coningsby} ' tis not [I]_{401-coningsby} only , but all , who appreciate , and if [they]_7694-they were [here]_5716-here , must respect [you]_612-flora . "_{[401-coningsby]} " [I]_612-flora prefer respect to admiration , "_[612-flora] said [Flora]_612-flora ; " but [I]_612-flora fear that respect is not the appanage of such as [I]_612-flora am . "_[612-flora] " [All]_6024-all must respect those who respect [themselves]_6024-all , "_{[401-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} . " Adieu , [Mademoiselle]_612-flora ; [I]_{401-coningsby} trust to - morrow to hear that [you]_612-flora are [yourself]_612-flora . "_{[401-coningsby]} [He]_{401-coningsby} bowed to [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} and retired . In the mean time , affairs in [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} assumed a very different character to those behind the scenes . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} returned to brilliancy , groups apparently gushing with lightheartedness , universal content , and Russian dances ! " And [you]_{401-coningsby} too , do [you]_{401-coningsby} dance the Russian dances , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? "_{[352-madame colonna]} said [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} can not dance at all , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , beginning a little to lose [his]_{401-coningsby} pride in the want of an accomplishment which at Eton [he]_{401-coningsby} had thought it spirited to despise . " Ah ! [you]_{401-coningsby} can not dance the Russian dances ! [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} shall teach [you]_{401-coningsby} , "_{[1441-the princess]} said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} ; " nothing will please [her]_{329-coningsby} so much . "_{[1441-the princess]} On the present occasion [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} were not as experienced in the entertainment as [the gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} ; but there was amusement in being instructed . To be disciplined by [an Archduke]_{2893-an archduke} or [a Russian Princess]_{2894-a russian princess} was all very well ; but what even [the good - tempered Lady Gaythorpe]_{615-the good - tempered lady gaythorpe} could not pardon was , that [a certain [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , whom [they]_2896-they were all of [them]_2896-they trying to put down]_{2895-a certain mrs. guy flouncey , whom they were all of them trying to put down} , and keep down , on this , as almost on every other occasion , proved [herself]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} [a more finished performer than even [the Russians [themselves]_{2898-the russians themselves}]_{2898-the russians themselves}]_{2897-a more finished performer than even the russians themselves} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had picked up [the Guy Flounceys]_{617-the guy flounceys} during a Roman winter . [They]_2896-they were [people of some position in society]_{2899-people of some position in society} . [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} was [a man of good estate]_{2900-a man of good estate} , [a sportsman]_{2901-a sportsman} , proud of [[his]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} pretty wife]_{2902-his pretty wife} . [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} was even very pretty , dressed in a style of ultra fashion . However , [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} could sing , dance , act , ride , and talk , and all well ; and was mistress of the art of flirtation . [She]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} had amused [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} abroad , and had taken care to call at [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , the instant [the Morning Post]_{2904-the morning post} apprised [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} [he]_{1234-the marquess} had arrived in [England]_10-england ; the consequence was an invitation to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [She]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} came with a wardrobe which , in point of variety , fancy and fashion , never was surpassed . Morning and evening , every day a new dress equally striking ; and a riding - habit that was the talk and wonder of [the whole neighbourhood]_{2905-the whole neighbourhood} . [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} created far more sensation in [the borough]_{7292-the borough} when [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} rode down [the High Street]_{2907-the high street} , than what [the good people]_{2908-the good people} called [the real Princesses]_{2909-the real princesses} . At first [the fine ladies]_{2910-the fine ladies} never noticed [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , or only stared at [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} over [their]_{2910-the fine ladies} shoulders ; every where sounded , in suppressed whispers , the fatal question , " Who is [she]_350-lucretia ? "_{[2910-the fine ladies]} After dinner [they]_{2910-the fine ladies} formed always into polite groups , from which [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} was invariably excluded ; and if ever [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia , impelled partly by [her]_350-lucretia good nature , and partly from having known [her]_350-lucretia on [the continent]_{6435-the continent} , did kindly sit by [her]_350-lucretia , [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} , or [some dame equally benevolent]_{2912-some dame equally benevolent} , was sure by an adroit appeal to [[her]_350-lucretia Highness]_{1279-her highness} on some point which could not be decided without moving , to withdraw [her]_350-lucretia from [[her]_350-lucretia pretty and persecuted companion]_{2914-her pretty and persecuted companion} . It was indeed rather difficult work the first few days for [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , especially immediately after dinner . It is not soothing to [one]_1199-one 's self - love to find [oneself]_1199-one sitting alone pretending to look at prints in [a fine drawing - room full of [fine people who do n't speak to [you]_2918-you]_{2917-fine people who do n't speak to you}]_{2916-a fine drawing - room full of fine people who do n't speak to you} . But [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} after having taken [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} by storm , was not to be driven out of [[its]_{329-coningsby} drawing - room]_{2919-its drawing - room} by the tactics even of [a Lady St. Julians]_{2920-a lady st. julians} . Experience convinced [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} that all that was required was a little patience . [Mrs. Guy]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} had confidence in [herself]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} quickness , [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} ever ready accomplishments , and [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} practised powers of attraction . And [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} was right . [She]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} was always sure of [an ally]_{6373-an ally} the moment [the gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} appeared . [The cavalier who had sate next to [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} at dinner]_{2923-the cavalier who had sate next to her at dinner} was only too happy to meet [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} again . More than once too [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} had caught [[her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} noble host]_{2924-her noble host} , though [a whole garrison]_{2925-a whole garrison} was ever on the watch to prevent [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , and [he]_{2924-her noble host} was greatly amused , and showed that [he]_{2924-her noble host} was greatly amused by [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} society . Then [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} suggested plans to [him]_{2924-her noble host} to divert [[his]_{2924-her noble host} guests]_{1425-his guests} . In [a country - house]_{2329-a country - house} the suggestive mind is inestimable . Some how or other , before a week was past , [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} seemed the soul of everything , was always surrounded by [a cluster of [admirers]_{2929-admirers}]_{2928-a cluster of admirers} , and with what are called " [the best men]_{7697-the best men} "_{[2928-a cluster of admirers]} ever ready to ride with [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , dance with [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , act with [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , or fall at [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} feet . [The fine ladies]_{2910-the fine ladies} found it absolutely necessary to thaw : [they]_{2910-the fine ladies} began to ask [her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} questions after dinner . [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} only wanted an opening . [She]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} was [an adroit flatterer , with a temper imperturbable , and gifted with a ceaseless energy of conferring slight obligations]_{2931-an adroit flatterer , with a temper imperturbable , and gifted with a ceaseless energy of conferring slight obligations} . [She]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} lent [them]_2932-them patterns for new fashions , in all which mysteries [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} was very versant ; and what with some gentle glozing and some gay gossip , sugar for [their]_2932-them tongues and salt for [their]_2932-them tails , [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} contrived pretty well to catch [them]_2932-them all . Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} . That air of habitual habitation , which so pleasingly distinguished [[the Duke]_{860-the duke} 's family seat]_{2934-the duke 's family seat} , was entirely wanting at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . Everything indeed was vast and splendid ; but [it]_2935-it seemed rather [a gala - house]_{2936-a gala - house} than [a dwelling]_{2937-a dwelling} ; as if the grand furniture and [the grand servants]_{2938-the grand servants} had all come down express from [town]_1088-town with [the grand company]_{2940-the grand company} , and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time . And truly there were very manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement ; new carpets and old hangings ; old paint , new gilding ; battalions of odd French chairs , squadrons of queer English tables ; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers , evidently true cockneys , and only taking the air by way of change . There was too throughout [the drawing - rooms]_{2941-the drawing - rooms} an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to [the home [we]_2943-we love]_{2942-the home we love} . There were no books neither ; no flowers ; no pet animals ; no portfolios of fine drawings by [[our]_2943-we English artists like the album of [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , full of sketches by [Landseer]_588-landseer and [Standfield]_{619-standfield} , and [[their]_2946-their gifted brethren]_{2947-their gifted brethren}]_{2944-our english artists like the album of the duchess , full of sketches by landseer and standfield , and their gifted brethren} ; not a print even , except portfolios of [H. B]_{620-h. b} 's caricatures . The modes and manners of [the house]_{844-the house} were not rural ; there was nothing of the sweet order of a country life . [Nobody]_880-nobody came down to breakfast ; [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} were scarcely seen until dinner time ; [they]_{1281-the ladies} rolled about in [carriages]_{6003-carriages} together late in the afternoon as if [they]_{1281-the ladies} were in [London]_3-london , or led a sort of factitious boudoir life in [[their]_{1281-the ladies} provincial dressing - rooms]_{2952-their provincial dressing - rooms} . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} sent for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} the morning after [his]_{1234-the marquess} arrival and asked [him]_{1234-the marquess} to breakfast with [him]_{1234-the marquess} in [[his]_{1234-the marquess} private rooms]_{2954-his private rooms} . Nothing could be more kind or more agreeable than [[his]_{1234-the marquess} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} . [He]_{1234-the marquess} appeared to be very interested in [[his]_{1234-the marquess} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} 's progress , was glad to find [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had distinguished [himself]_{329-coningsby} at [Eton]_9-eton , solemnly adjured [him]_{1234-the marquess} not to neglect [his]_{1234-the marquess} French . A classical education , [he]_{1234-the marquess} said , was a very admirable thing , and one which [all gentlemen]_{2957-all gentlemen} should enjoy ; but [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would find some day that there were two educations , one which [his]_{1234-the marquess} position required , and another which was demanded by [the world]_{971-the world} . " French , [[my]_{1234-the marquess} dear]_{1785-my dear} [Harry]_{401-coningsby} , "_{[1234-the marquess]} [he]_{1234-the marquess} continued , " is the key to this second education . In a couple of years or so [you]_{401-coningsby} will enter [the world]_{971-the world} ; it 's a different thing to what [you]_{401-coningsby} read about . It 's a masquerade ; [a motley sparkling multitude]_{7700-a motley sparkling multitude} , in which [you]_{401-coningsby} may mark all forms and colours , and listen to all sentiments and opinions ; but where all [you]_{401-coningsby} see and hear has only one object — plunder . When [you]_{401-coningsby} get into [this crowd]_{7701-this crowd} [you]_{401-coningsby} will find that Greek and Latin are not so much diffused as [you]_{401-coningsby} imagine . [I]_{1234-the marquess} was glad to hear [you]_{401-coningsby} speaking French yesterday . Study [your]_{401-coningsby} accent . There are a good many foreigners here with whom [you]_{401-coningsby} may try [your]_{401-coningsby} wing a little ; do n't talk to any of [them]_7702-them too much . Be very careful of intimacies . [All the people here]_{7703-all the people here} are good acquaintance ; at least pretty well . Now , here , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , taking up a letter and then throwing it on the table again , " now here is [a man whom [I]_{1234-the marquess} should like [you]_{401-coningsby} to know]_{7704-a man whom i should like you to know} , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [He]_625-sidonia will be here in a few days . Lay [yourself]_{401-coningsby} out for [him]_625-sidonia if [you]_{401-coningsby} have the opportunity . [He]_625-sidonia is [a man of rare capacity , and enormously rich]_{7705-a man of rare capacity , and enormously rich} . [No one]_{1022-no one} knows [the world]_{971-the world} like [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [I]_{1234-the marquess} never met [[his]_625-sidonia equal]_{7708-his equal} ; and ' tis so pleasant to talk with one that can want nothing of [you]_{401-coningsby} . "_{[1234-the marquess]} [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had invited [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} to take a drive with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in the afternoon . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} wished to show a part of [[his]_{1234-the marquess} domain]_{2961-his domain} to [the ambassadress]_{7634-the ambassadress} . [Only Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} said , would be with [them]_2963-them , and there was a place for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . This invitation was readily accepted by [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who was not yet sufficiently established in the habits of [the house]_{844-the house} exactly to know how to pass [his]_{328-lord monmouth} morning . [[His]_{401-coningsby} friend]_{2195-his friend} and patron [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was entirely taken up with [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} , whom [he]_{401-coningsby} was accompanying all over [the neighbourhood]_{2967-the neighbourhood} , in visits to [manufactures]_{2968-manufactures} , many of which [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} saw for the first time , but all of which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} fluently explained to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} Imperial Highness]_{7473-his imperial highness} . In return for this , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} extracted much information from [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} on Russian plans and projects , materials for a " slashing "_{[317-mr. rigby]} article against the Russophobia that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was preparing , and in which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was to prove that Muscovite aggression was an English interest , and entirely to be explained by the want of [sea - coast]_{2971-sea - coast} , which drove [the Czar , for the pure purposes of commerce]_{2972-the czar , for the pure purposes of commerce} , to [the Baltic]_{167-the baltic} and [the Euxine]_{168-the euxine} . When the hour for the drive arrived , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} found [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , [a young girl when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had first seen [her]_{329-coningsby} only four years back]_{2973-a young girl when he had first seen her only four years back} , and still [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} junior]_{2974-his junior} , in [that majestic dame who had conceded a superb recognition to [him]_{317-mr. rigby} the preceding eve]_{2975-that majestic dame who had conceded a superb recognition to him the preceding eve} . [She]_{329-coningsby} really looked older than [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} ; who , very beautiful , very young looking , and [mistress of the real arts of the toilette]_{2976-mistress of the real arts of the toilette} , those that can not be detected , was not in the least altered since [she]_{329-coningsby} first so cordially saluted [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as [[her]_{329-coningsby} dear young friend]_{1542-her dear young friend} at [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} . The day was delightful , [the park]_{7384-the park} extensive and picturesque , [the Ambassadress]_{621-the ambassadress} sparkling with anecdote , and occasionally , in a low voice , breathing a diplomatic hint to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , who bowed [his]_{328-lord monmouth} graceful consciousness of [her]_{329-coningsby} distinguished confidence . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} occasionally took advantage of one of those moments , when the conversation ceased to be general , to address [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , who replied in calm , fine , smiles , and in affable monosyllables . [She]_{329-coningsby} indeed generally succeeded in conveying an impression to those [she]_{329-coningsby} addressed , that [she]_{329-coningsby} had never seen [them]_2979-them before , did not care to see [them]_2979-them now , and never wished to see [them]_2979-them again . And all this too with an air of great courtesy . [They]_2980-they arrived at [the brink of [a wooded bank]_{2982-a wooded bank}]_{2981-the brink of a wooded bank} ; at [their]_2980-they feet flowed [a very fine river , deep and rushing , though not broad ; [its]_{2983-a very fine river , deep and rushing , though not broad ; its opposite bank the boundary of a richly timbered park} opposite bank the boundary of [a richly timbered park]_{2984-a richly timbered park}]_{2983-a very fine river , deep and rushing , though not broad ; its opposite bank the boundary of a richly timbered park} . " Ah ! this is beautiful ! "_{[621-the ambassadress]} exclaimed [the Ambassadress]_{621-the ambassadress} . " And is that [yours]_{328-lord monmouth} , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ? "_{[621-the ambassadress]} " Not yet , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . " That is [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} ; [it]_{170-hellingsley} is one of [the finest places in [the county]_{1831-the county}]_{7709-the finest places in the county} , with [a splendid estate]_{7711-a splendid estate} ; not so considerable as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , but very great . [It]_{170-hellingsley} belongs to [an old]_{7712-an old} , [a very old man]_{7713-a very old man} , without [a relative in [the world]_{971-the world}]_{7714-a relative in the world} . It is known that [the estate]_{7716-the estate} will be sold at [his]_{7712-an old} death , which may be almost daily expected . Then it is [mine]_{1234-the marquess} . [No one]_{1022-no one} can offer for it what [I]_{1234-the marquess} can afford . For it gives [me]_{1234-the marquess} [this division of [the county]_{1831-the county}]_{7718-this division of the county} , [Princess]_{7490-princess} . To possess [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} is one of [my]_{1234-the marquess} objects . "_{[1234-the marquess]} [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} spoke with an animation unusual with [him]_{1234-the marquess} , almost with a degree of excitement . The wind met [them]_2987-them as [they]_2987-them returned , the breeze blew rather freshly . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} all of a sudden seemed touched with unusual emotion . [She]_{329-coningsby} was alarmed lest [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} should catch cold ; [she]_{329-coningsby} took a kerchief from [her]_{329-coningsby} own well - turned throat to tie round [his]_{328-lord monmouth} neck . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} feebly resisted , evidently much pleased . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia was highly accomplished . In the evening , having refused [several distinguished guests]_{2988-several distinguished guests} , but instantly yielding to the request of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , [she]_{329-coningsby} sang . It was impossible to conceive a contralto of more thrilling power , or an execution more worthy of the voice . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who was not experienced in fine singing , listened as if to a supernatural lay , but all agreed it was of the highest class of nature and of art ; and [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} was in raptures . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} received even [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Highness]_{1299-his highness} 's compliments with a graceful indifference . Indeed to those who watched [her]_{329-coningsby} demeanour , it might be remarked that [she]_{329-coningsby} seemed to yield to none , although all bowed before [her]_{329-coningsby} . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} , who was always extremely kind to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , expressed to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} [her]_{352-madame colonna} gratification from the party of the morning . It must have been delightful , [she]_{352-madame colonna} assured [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , for [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} to have had both [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} and [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; and [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} too , [she]_{352-madame colonna} added , must have been so pleased . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not make out why [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} was always intimating to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} that [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia took such great interest in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} existence , looked forward with such gratification to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} society , remembered with so much pleasure the past , anticipated so much happiness from the future . It appeared to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was to [Lucretia]_350-lucretia , if not an object of repugnance , as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} sometimes fancied , certainly one only of absolute indifference ; but [he]_{328-lord monmouth} said nothing . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had already lived long enough to know that it is unwise to wish every thing explained . In the meantime , [his]_{328-lord monmouth} life was agreeable . Every day [he]_{328-lord monmouth} found added to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} acquaintance . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} was never without [a companion to ride or to shoot with]_{2992-a companion to ride or to shoot with} ; and of riding [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was very fond . [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} too was continually giving [him]_{328-lord monmouth} good - natured turns , and making [him]_{328-lord monmouth} of consequence in [the castle]_{7359-the castle} ; so that [all the guests]_{2995-all the guests} were fully impressed with the importance of [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's grandson]_{5726-lord monmouth 's grandson} . [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} pronounced [him]_{328-lord monmouth} distinguished ; [the Ambassadress]_{621-the ambassadress} thought diplomacy should be [his]_{328-lord monmouth} part as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had [a fine person]_{2997-a fine person} and a clear brain ; [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} spoke of [him]_{328-lord monmouth} always as if [she]_{352-madame colonna} took intense interest in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} career , and declared that [she]_{352-madame colonna} liked [him]_{328-lord monmouth} almost as much as [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} did ; [the Russians]_{2998-the russians} persisted in always styling [him]_{328-lord monmouth} " [the young Marquess]_{7721-the young marquess} , "_{[2998-the russians]} notwithstanding [the Ambassador]_{2999-the ambassador} 's explanations ; [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} made a dashing attack on [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; but [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} remembered a lesson which [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} had graciously bestowed on [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} was not to be caught again easily . Besides [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} laughed a little too much , and talked a little too loud . As time flew on , there were changes of [visitors]_{6990-visitors} , chiefly among [the single men]_{3001-the single men} . At the end of the first week after [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's arrival , [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} appeared , bringing with [him]_{317-mr. rigby} [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} ; and soon after followed [the Marquess of Beaumanoir]_{3002-the marquess of beaumanoir} , and [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} . [These]_3003-these were all heroes who , in [their]_3003-these way , interested [the ladies , and whose advent was hailed with general satisfaction]_{3004-the ladies , and whose advent was hailed with general satisfaction} . Even [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} would relax a little to [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was [one of [[her]_{329-coningsby} oldest friends]_{3006-her oldest friends}]_{3005-one of her oldest friends} , and with a simplicity of manner which amounted almost to plainness , and with rather a cynical nonchalance in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} carriage towards [men]_5722-men , [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} was invariably a favourite with [women]_2299-women . To be sure [his]_{317-mr. rigby} station was eminent ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was noble , and very rich , and very powerful , and these are qualities which tell as much with the softer as the harsher sex;—but there are [individuals with all these qualities]_{3009-individuals with all these qualities} who are nevertheless unpopular with [women]_2299-women . [Lord Eskdals]_{622-lord eskdals} was easy , knew [the world]_{971-the world} thoroughly , had no prejudices , and above all , had a reputation for success . A reputation for success has as much influence with [women]_2299-women , as a reputation for wealth has with [men]_5722-men . Both reputations may be , and often are , unjust ; but [we]_3014-we see [persons]_6032-persons daily make good fortunes by [them]_3016-them all the same . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} was not [an impostor]_{3017-an impostor} ; and though [he]_{317-mr. rigby} might not have been so successful [a man]_{1198-a man} had [he]_{317-mr. rigby} not been [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , still thrown over by a revolution , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} would have lighted on [his]_{317-mr. rigby} legs . The arrival of [this nobleman]_{3019-this nobleman} was the occasion of giving a good turn to [poor Flora]_612-flora . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} went immediately to see [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} friend]_{2195-his friend} [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} and [[his]_{607-villebecque} troop]_{3021-his troop} . Indeed it was a sort of society which pleased [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} more than that which is deemed more refined . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was very sorry about " [La Petite]_{610-la petite} ; "_{[317-mr. rigby]} but thought that everything would come right in the long run ; and told [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was glad to hear [him]_{317-mr. rigby} well spoken of [here]_5716-here , especially by [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , who seemed to take to [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . As for [Flora]_612-flora , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was entirely against [her]_612-flora attempting the stage again , at least for the present , but as [she]_612-flora was [a good musician]_{3024-a good musician} , and sang a good second , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} suggested to [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia one night , that the subordinate aid of [Flora]_612-flora might be of service to [her]_612-flora , and permit [her]_612-flora to favour [[her]_612-flora friends]_{3025-her friends} with some pieces which otherwise [she]_612-flora must deny to [them]_{3025-her friends} . This suggestion was successful ; [Flora]_612-flora was introduced occasionally , soon often , to [their]_{3025-her friends} parties in the evening , and [her]_612-flora performances were in every respect satisfactory . There was nothing to excite the jealousy of [Lucretia]_350-lucretia either in [her]_350-lucretia style or [[her]_350-lucretia person]_{3026-her person} . And yet [she]_612-flora sang well enough , and was [a quiet , refined , retiring , by no means disagreeable person]_{3027-a quiet , refined , retiring , by no means disagreeable person} . [She]_612-flora was [the companion of [Lucretia]_350-lucretia]_{3028-the companion of lucretia} very often in the morning as well as in [the illumined saloon]_{2321-the illumined saloon} ; for [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} was very devoted to the art in which [she]_612-flora excelled . This connection on the whole contributed to the happiness of poor [Flora]_612-flora . True it was , in the evening [she]_612-flora often found [herself]_612-flora sitting or standing alone and [no one]_{1022-no one} noticing [her]_612-flora ; [she]_612-flora had no dazzling quality to attract [men of fashion]_{3032-men of fashion} , who [themselves]_{3032-men of fashion} love to wordship ever the fashionable . Even [[their]_{3032-men of fashion} goddesses]_{3033-their goddesses} must be " à la mode . "_{[3033-their goddesses]} But [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} never omitted an opportunity to show [Flora]_612-flora some kindness under these circumstances . [He]_3034-his always came and talked to [her]_612-flora , and praised [her]_612-flora singing , and would sometimes hand [her]_612-flora refreshments and give [her]_612-flora [his]_3034-his arm if necessary . These slight attentions coming from [the grandson of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{7476-the grandson of lord monmouth} were for [the world]_{971-the world} redoubled in their value ; though [Flora]_612-flora thought only of [their]_{3032-men of fashion} essential kindness ; all in character with that first visit which dwelt on [the poor girl]_{3037-the poor girl} 's memory , though it had long ago escaped that of [[her]_612-flora visitor]_{3038-her visitor} . For in truth [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had no other impulse for [his]_3034-his conduct but kind - heartedness . Thus [we]_3039-we have attempted to give some faint idea how life glided away at [the castle]_{7359-the castle} the first fortnight that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} passed [there]_878-there . Perhaps [we]_3039-we ought not to omit that [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , to the infinite disgust of [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} who had [a daughter]_{7529-a daughter} with [her]_{605-lady st. julians} , successfully entrapped the devoted attentions of [the young Marquess of [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir} , who was never very backward if [a lady]_{3043-a lady} would take trouble enough]_{623-the marquess} ; while [[his]_{623-the marquess} friend]_{2195-his friend} [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , whose barren homage [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} wished [[her]_{605-lady st. julians} daughter]_{2284-her daughter} ever particularly to shun , employed all [his]_{623-the marquess} gaiety , good humour , frivolity and fashion , in amusing [that young lady]_{3046-that young lady} , and with irresistible effect . For the rest , [they]_3047-they continued , though [they]_3047-they had only partridges to shoot , to pass the morning without weariness . The weather was fine ; [the stud numerous]_{3048-the stud numerous} ; all might be mounted . [The Archduke]_{624-the archduke} and [[his]_{623-the marquess} suite]_{3049-his suite} , guided by [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , had always some objects to visit , and railroads returned [them]_3050-them just in time for the banquet with an appetite which [they]_3047-they had earned , and during which [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} recounted [their]_3047-they achievements , and [his]_{317-mr. rigby} own opinions . The dinner was always first rate ; the evening never failed ; music , dancing and the theatre , offered great resources independent of the soulsubduing sentiment harshly called flirtation , and which is the spell of [a country - house]_{2329-a country - house} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was satisfied for [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had scarcely ever felt wearied . All that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} required in life was to be amused ; perhaps that was not all [he]_{328-lord monmouth} required , but it was indispensable . Nor was it wonderful that on the present occasion [he]_{328-lord monmouth} obtained [his]_{328-lord monmouth} purpose , for there were half a hundred of [the brightest eyes and quickest brains ever on the watch or the whirl]_{3052-the brightest eyes and quickest brains ever on the watch or the whirl} , to secure [him]_{328-lord monmouth} distraction . The only circumstance that annoyed [him]_{328-lord monmouth} was the non - arrival of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} could not bear to be disappinted . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} could not refrain from saying notwithstanding all the resources and all the exertions of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} guests]_{1425-his guests} : " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} can not understand why [Sidonia]_625-sidonia does not come . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} wish [Sidonia]_625-sidonia were [here]_5716-here . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " So do [I]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , " [Sidonia]_625-sidonia is the only man who tells one anything new . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [We]_7723-we saw [Sidonia]_625-sidonia at [Lord Studcaster]_{626-lord studcaster} 's , "_{[623-the marquess]} said [the Marquess of Beaumanoir]_{623-the marquess} . " [He]_625-sidonia told [Melton]_{562-mr. melton} [he]_625-sidonia was coming [here]_5716-here . "_{[623-the marquess]} " [You]_{562-mr. melton} know [he]_625-sidonia has bought all [Studcaster]_{626-lord studcaster} 's horses , "_{[562-mr. melton]} said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} . " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} wonder [he]_625-sidonia does not buy [Studcaster]_{7725-studcaster} [himself]_625-sidonia , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} would if [I]_{328-lord monmouth} were [he]_625-sidonia ; [Sidonia]_625-sidonia can buy anything , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [he]_{328-lord monmouth} turned to [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} . " [I]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} wonder who [Sidonia]_625-sidonia is , "_{[616-mrs. guy flouncey]} thought [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , but [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} was determined [no one]_{1022-no one} should suppose [she]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} did not know . At length one day [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} met [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} in [the vestibule]_{1253-the vestibule} before dinner . " [Milor]_341-milor is in such good temper , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[352-madame colonna]} [she]_{352-madame colonna} said ; " [Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia has arrived . "_{[352-madame colonna]} About ten minutes before dinner there was a stir in [the chamber]_{1254-the chamber} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} looked round . [He]_3057-he saw [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} advancing , and holding out [his]_{7478-the archduke} hand in a manner the most gracious . [A gentleman , of distiguished air]_{3059-a gentleman , of distiguished air} , but with [his]_{3059-a gentleman , of distiguished air} back turned to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , was bowing as [he]_{3059-a gentleman , of distiguished air} received [[his]_{3059-a gentleman , of distiguished air} Highness]_{1299-his highness} 's greeting . There was a general pause in [the room]_{854-the room} . [Several]_6492-several came forward : even [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} seemed a little moved . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not resist the impulse of curiosity to see [this individual of whom [he]_3057-he had heard so much]_{3064-this individual of whom he had heard so much} . [He]_3057-he glided round [the room]_{854-the room} , and caught the countenance of [[his]_3057-he companion]_{1182-his companion} in [the forest inn]_{2111-the forest inn} ; [he]_{1182-his companion} who announced to [him]_3057-he , that " the Age of Ruins was past . "_{[1182-his companion]} [Sidonia]_625-sidonia was descended from [a very ancient and noble family of [Arragon]_171-arragon , that , in the course of ages , had given to [the state]_{1474-the state} [many distinguished citizens]_{3070-many distinguished citizens} . In the priesthood [its members]_{3071-its members} had been peculiarly eminent]_{3068-a very ancient and noble family of arragon , that , in the course of ages , had given to the state many distinguished citizens . in the priesthood its members had been peculiarly eminent} . Besides [several prelates]_{3072-several prelates} , [they]_{3071-its members} counted among [their]_{3071-its members} number [an Archbishop of [Toledo]_172-toledo]_{3073-an archbishop of toledo} ; and [a Sidonia]_625-sidonia , in a season of great danger and difficulty , had exercised for a series of years the paramount office of [Grand Inquisitor]_{3074-grand inquisitor} . Yet , strange as it may sound , it is nevertheless a fact of which there is no lack of evidence , that [this illustrious family]_{3075-this illustrious family} during all this period , in common with [two - thirds of [the Arragonese nobility]_{3077-the arragonese nobility}]_{3076-two - thirds of the arragonese nobility} , secretly adhered to the ancient faith and ceremonies of [[their]_{3071-its members} fathers]_{1087-their fathers} — a belief in the unity of [the God of [Sinai]_173-sinai]_{3079-the god of sinai} , and the rites and observances of the laws of [Moses]_480-moses . Whence came [those Hebrew Arabs whose passage across [the strait]_{3081-the strait} from [Africa]_174-africa to [Europe]_25-europe]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} long preceded the invasion of [the Mohammedan Arabs]_{627-the mohammedan arabs} , it is now impossible to ascertain . [Their]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} traditions tell [us]_3082-us that from time immemorial [they]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} had sojourned in [Africa]_174-africa ; and it is not improbable that [they]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} may have been [the descendants of some of the earlier dispersions]_{3083-the descendants of some of the earlier dispersions} ; like [those Hebrew colonies that [we]_3082-us find in [China]_175-china]_{3084-those hebrew colonies that we find in china} , and who probably emigrated from [Persia]_176-persia in the days of [the great monarchies]_{3085-the great monarchies} . Whatever may have been [their]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} origin in [Africa]_174-africa , [their]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} fortunes in [southern Europe]_25-europe are not difficult to trace , though the annals of [no race]_{3086-no race} in no age can detail a history of such strange vicissitudes , or one rife with more touching and romantic incident . [Their]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} unexampled prosperity in [the Spanish Peninsula]_{178-the spanish peninsula} , and especially in [the south]_{2613-the south} , where [they]_{3080-those hebrew arabs whose passage across the strait from africa to europe} had become [the principal cultivators of [the soil]_{3089-the soil}]_{3088-the principal cultivators of the soil} , excited the jealousy of [the Goths]_{628-the goths} , and [the Councils of [Toledo]_172-toledo]_{3090-the councils of toledo} during the sixth and seventh centuries attempted , by a series of decrees worthy of [the barbarians who promulgated [them]_{3090-the councils of toledo} , to root [the Jewish Arabs]_{627-the mohammedan arabs} out of [the land]_{1611-the land}]_{3091-the barbarians who promulgated them , to root the jewish arabs out of the land} . There is no doubt [the Council of [Toledo]_172-toledo]_{3093-the council of toledo} led as directly as the lust of [Roderick]_629-roderick to the invasion of [Spain]_179-spain by [the Moslemin Arabs]_{630-the moslemin arabs} . [The Jewish population suffering under the most sanguinary and atrocious persecution]_{3094-the jewish population suffering under the most sanguinary and atrocious persecution} looked to [[their]_{3094-the jewish population suffering under the most sanguinary and atrocious persecution} sympathizing brethren of [the Crescent]_{180-the crescent} , whose camps already gleamed on [the opposite shore]_{3096-the opposite shore}]_{3095-their sympathizing brethren of the crescent , whose camps already gleamed on the opposite shore} . The overthrow of [the Gothic kingdoms]_{3097-the gothic kingdoms} was as much achieved by the superior information which [the Saracens]_{631-the saracens} received from [[their]_{631-the saracens} suffering kinsmen]_{3098-their suffering kinsmen} , as by the resistless valour of [the Desart]_{632-the desart} . [The Saracen kingdoms]_{3099-the saracen kingdoms} were established . That fair and unrivalled civilization arose , which preserved for [Europe]_25-europe arts and letters when [Christendom]_{108-christendom} was plunged in darkness . [The children of [Ishmael]_633-ishmael]_{3100-the children of ishmael} rewareded [the children of [Israel]_634-israel]_{3101-the children of israel} with equal rights and privileges with [themselves]_{3101-the children of israel} . During these halcyon centuries , it is difficult to distinguish [the follower of [Moses]_480-moses]_{3102-the follower of moses} from [the votary of [Mahomet]_481-mahomet]_{3103-the votary of mahomet} . [Both alike]_{3104-both alike} built [palaces]_1598-palaces , [gardens]_1179-gardens and fountains ; filled equally [the highest offices of [the state]_{1474-the state}]_{3107-the highest offices of the state} , competed in an extensive and enlightened commerce , and rivalled each other in [renowned universities]_{3109-renowned universities} . Even after the fall of [the principal Moorish kingdoms]_{3110-the principal moorish kingdoms} , [the Jews of [Spain]_179-spain]_{3111-the jews of spain} were still treated by [the conquering Goths]_{3112-the conquering goths} with tenderness and consideration . [Their]_{3111-the jews of spain} numbers , [their]_{3111-the jews of spain} wealth , the fact that , in [Arragon]_171-arragon especially , [they]_{3111-the jews of spain} were [the proprietors of [the soil]_{3089-the soil}]_{3113-the proprietors of the soil} , and surrounded by [warlike and devoted followers]_{3115-warlike and devoted followers} , secured for [them]_{3111-the jews of spain} an usage which for a considerable period made [them]_{3111-the jews of spain} little sensible of the change of dynasties and religions . But [the tempest]_{3116-the tempest} gradually gathered . As [the Goths]_{3117-the goths} grew stronger , persecution became more bold . Where [the Jewish population]_{3118-the jewish population} was scanty , [they]_{3118-the jewish population} were deprived of [their]_{3118-the jewish population} privileges or obliged to conform under the title of " Nuovos Christianos . "_{[3116-the tempest]} At length the union of the two crowns under [Ferdinand]_{507-ferdinand} and [Isabella]_635-isabella , and the fall of [the last Moorish kingdom]_{3119-the last moorish kingdom} , brought the crisis of [their]_{3111-the jews of spain} fate both to [the New Christian]_{3120-the new christian} and the nonconforming Hebrew . The Inquisition appeared , [the Institution that had exterminated [the Albligenses]_{636-the albligenses} and had desolated [Languedoc]_{182-languedoc} , and which it should ever be remembered]_{3121-the institution that had exterminated the albligenses and had desolated languedoc , and which it should ever be remembered} was established in [the Spanish kingdoms]_{3122-the spanish kingdoms} against the protests of [the Cortes]_499-cortes and amid the terror of [the populace]_{3123-the populace} . [The Dominicans]_{3124-the dominicans} opened [[their]_{3124-the dominicans} first tribunal at [Seville]_155-seville]_{3125-their first tribunal at seville} , and it is curious that [the first individuals [they]_{3124-the dominicans} summoned before [them]_{3124-the dominicans}]_{3126-the first individuals they summoned before them} were [the Duke of [Medina Sidonia]_642-sidonia]_{3127-the duke of medina sidonia} , [the Marquess of [Cadiz]_184-cadiz]_{3128-the marquess of cadiz} , and [the Count of Arcos]_{3129-the count of arcos} ; [three of the most considerable personages in [Spain]_179-spain]_{3130-three of the most considerable personages in spain} . How many were burned alive at [Seville]_155-seville during the first year , how many imprisoned for life , what [countless thousands]_{3131-countless thousands} were visited with severe though lighter punishments , need not be recorded here . In nothing was the Holy Office more happy than in multiform and subtle means by which [they]_3132-they tested the sincerity of [the New Christians]_{637-the new christians} . At length the Inquisition was to be extended to [Arragon]_171-arragon . [The high - spirited nobles of [that kingdom]_{3134-that kingdom}]_{3133-the high - spirited nobles of that kingdom} knew that [its]_{3134-that kingdom} institution was for [them]_{3133-the high - spirited nobles of that kingdom} a matter of life or death . [The Cortes of [Arragon]_171-arragon]_{3135-the cortes of arragon} appealed to [the King]_{5706-the king} and to [the Pope]_{3137-the pope} ; [they]_3132-they organized an extensive conspiracy ; [the chief Inquisitor]_{3138-the chief inquisitor} was assassinated in [the Cathedral of Saragossa]_{3139-the cathedral of saragossa} . Alas ! it was fated that in this , one of the many , and continual , and continuing struggles between [the rival organizations of [the North]_{163-the north}]_{3140-the rival organizations of the north} and [the South]_{2613-the south} , [the children of the sun]_{3142-the children of the sun} should fall . The fagot and [the San Benito]_{3143-the san benito} were the doom of [the nobles of [Arragon]_171-arragon]_{3144-the nobles of arragon} . [Those who were convicted of secret Judaism , and this scarcely three centuries ago]_{3145-those who were convicted of secret judaism , and this scarcely three centuries ago} , were dragged to the stake ; [the sons of [the noblest houses , in whose veins the Hebrew taint could be traced]_{3147-the noblest houses , in whose veins the hebrew taint could be traced} , had to walk in solemn procession singing psalms and confessing [their]_{3146-the sons of the noblest houses , in whose veins the hebrew taint could be traced , had to walk in solemn procession singing psalms and confessing their faith in the religion of the fell torquamada} faith in the religion of [the fell [Torquamada]_{643-torquamada}]_{3148-the fell torquamada}]_{3146-the sons of the noblest houses , in whose veins the hebrew taint could be traced , had to walk in solemn procession singing psalms and confessing their faith in the religion of the fell torquamada} . This triumph in [Arragon]_171-arragon , the almost simultaneous fall of [the last Moorish kingdom]_{3119-the last moorish kingdom} , raised the hopes of [the pure Christians]_{3150-the pure christians} to the highest pitch . Having purged [the new Christians]_{3151-the new christians} , [they]_{3151-the new christians} next turned [their]_{3151-the new christians} attention to [the old Hebrews]_{638-the old hebrews} . [Ferdinand]_{507-ferdinand} was resolved that the delicious air of [Spain]_179-spain should be breathed no longer by [any one who did not profess the Catholic faith]_{3152-any one who did not profess the catholic faith} . Baptism or exile was the alternative . [More than six hundred thousand individuals]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} , [some authorities]_{3154-some authorities} greatly increase the amount , the most industrious , the most intelligent , and [the most enlightened of [Spanish subjects]_{3156-spanish subjects}]_{3155-the most enlightened of spanish subjects} would not desert the religion of [[their]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} fathers]_{1087-their fathers} . For this [they]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} gave up [the delightful land wherein [they]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} had lived]_{3158-the delightful land wherein they had lived} for centuries , [the beautiful cities [they]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} had raised]_{3159-the beautiful cities they had raised} , [the universities from which [Christendom]_{108-christendom} drew for ages its most precious lore]_{3160-the universities from which christendom drew for ages its most precious lore} , the tombs of [[their]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} ancestors]_{3161-their ancestors} , [the temples where [they]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} had worshipped the God for whom [they]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} had made this sacrifice]_{3162-the temples where they had worshipped the god for whom they had made this sacrifice} . [They]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} had but four months to prepare for eternal exile after a residence of as many centuries , during which brief period forced sales and [glutted markets]_{3163-glutted markets} virtually confiscated [their]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} property . It is a calamity that [the scattered nation]_{3164-the scattered nation} still ranks with the desolations of [Nebuchadnezzar]_{639-nebuchadnezzar} and of [Titus]_640-titus . Who after this should say [the Jews]_{3165-the jews} are by nature [a sordid people]_{3166-a sordid people} ? But [the Spanish Goth]_{641-the spanish goth} then so cruel and so haughty , where is [he]_{641-the spanish goth} ? [A despised suppliant to the very race which [he]_{641-the spanish goth} banished for some miserable portion of the treasure which [their]_{3153-more than six hundred thousand individuals} habits of industry have again accumulated]_{3167-a despised suppliant to the very race which he banished for some miserable portion of the treasure which their habits of industry have again accumulated} . Where is that tribunal that summoned [Medina Sidonia]_642-sidonia and [Cadiz]_184-cadiz to [its]_642-sidonia dark inquisition ? Where is [Spain]_179-spain ? [Its]_179-spain fall , [its]_179-spain unparalleled and its irremediable fall , is mainly to be attributed to the expulsion of [that large portion of [its]_179-spain subjects]_{3168-that large portion of its subjects} , the most industrious and intelligent , who traced [their]_{3168-that large portion of its subjects} origin to [the Mosaic and Mahomedan Arabs]_{3169-the mosaic and mahomedan arabs} . [The Sidonias of [Arragon]_171-arragon]_{3170-the sidonias of arragon} were [Nuovos Christianos]_{3171-nuovos christianos} . [Some of [them]_{3170-the sidonias of arragon}]_{2784-some of them} no doubt were burned alive at the end of the fifteenth century under the system of [Torquamada]_{643-torquamada} , many of [them]_{3170-the sidonias of arragon} doubtless wore [the San Benito]_{186-the san benito} ; but [they]_{3170-the sidonias of arragon} kept [their]_{3170-the sidonias of arragon} titles and estates ; and in time reached [those great offices to which [we]_3174-we have referred]_{3173-those great offices to which we have referred} . During the long disorders of the Peninsular war , when so many openings were offered to [talent]_3175-talent , and so many opportunities seized by [the adventurous]_{6689-the adventurous} , [a cadet of [a younger branch of this family]_{3178-a younger branch of this family}]_{3177-a cadet of a younger branch of this family} made a large fortune by military contracts , and supplying [the commissariat of [the different armies]_{3180-the different armies}]_{3179-the commissariat of the different armies} . At the peace , prescient of the great financial future of [Europe]_25-europe , confident in the fertility of [his]_3181-he own genius , in [his]_3181-he original views of [fiscal subjects]_{3182-fiscal subjects} , and [his]_3181-he knowledge of national resources , [this Sidonia]_{3183-this sidonia} , feeling that [Madrid]_187-madrid , or even [Cadiz]_184-cadiz , could never be a base on which the monetary transactions of [the world]_{971-the world} could be regulated , resolved to emigrate to [England]_10-england , with which [he]_3181-he had in the course of years formed considerable commercial connections . [He]_3181-he arrived [here]_5716-here after the peace of [Paris]_27-paris with [[his]_3181-he large capital]_{3186-his large capital} . [He]_3181-he staked all that [he]_3181-he was worth on the Waterloo loan ; and the event made [him]_3181-he [one of [the greatest capitalists in [Europe]_25-europe]_{3188-the greatest capitalists in europe}]_{3187-one of the greatest capitalists in europe} . No sooner was [Sidonia]_625-sidonia established in [England]_10-england , than [he]_3181-he professed Judaism ; which [Torquamada]_{643-torquamada} flattered [himself]_{643-torquamada} , with the fagot and the San Benito , [he]_3181-he had drained out of the veins of [[his]_3181-he family]_{1300-his family} more than three centuries ago . [He]_3181-he sent over also for [several of [[his]_3181-he brothers who were as good Catholics in [Spain]_179-spain as [Ferdinand]_{507-ferdinand} and [Isabella]_635-isabella could have possibly desired , but who made an offering in [the synagogue]_{3192-the synagogue} , in gratitude for [their]_{3190-several of his brothers who were as good catholics in spain as ferdinand and isabella could have possibly desired , but who made an offering in the synagogue , in gratitude for their safe voyage , on their arrival in england} safe voyage , on [their]_{3190-several of his brothers who were as good catholics in spain as ferdinand and isabella could have possibly desired , but who made an offering in the synagogue , in gratitude for their safe voyage , on their arrival in england} arrival in [England]_10-england]_{3191-his brothers who were as good catholics in spain as ferdinand and isabella could have possibly desired , but who made an offering in the synagogue , in gratitude for their safe voyage , on their arrival in england}]_{3190-several of his brothers who were as good catholics in spain as ferdinand and isabella could have possibly desired , but who made an offering in the synagogue , in gratitude for their safe voyage , on their arrival in england} . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia had foreseen in [Spain]_179-spain , that after the exhaustion of a war of twenty - five years , [Europe]_25-europe must require capital to carry on peace . [He]_642-sidonia reaped the due reward of [his]_642-sidonia sagacity . [Europe]_25-europe did require money , and [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was ready to lend it to [Europe]_25-europe . [France]_148-france wanted some ; [Austria]_{493-don john of austria} more ; [Prussia]_188-prussia a little ; [Russia]_189-russia a few millions . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia could furnish [them]_3193-them all . [The only county which [he]_642-sidonia avoided]_{3194-the only county which he avoided} was [Spain]_179-spain ; [he]_642-sidonia was too well acquainted with [its]_179-spain resources . Nothing too would ever tempt [him]_642-sidonia to lend anything to [the revolted colonies of [Spain]_179-spain]_{3195-the revolted colonies of spain} . [Prudence]_644-prudence saved [him]_642-sidonia from being [a creditor of [the mother country]_{3197-the mother country}]_{3196-a creditor of the mother country} ; [his]_642-sidonia Spanish pride recoiled from the rebellion of [[her]_{3197-the mother country} children]_{3198-her children} . It is not difficult to conceive that after having pursued the career [we]_3199-we have intimated for about ten years , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia had become [one of [the most considerable personages in [Europe]_25-europe]_{3201-the most considerable personages in europe}]_{3200-one of the most considerable personages in europe} . [He]_642-sidonia had established [a brother]_{3202-a brother} or [a near relative in whom [he]_642-sidonia could confide , in [most the principal capitals]_{3204-most the principal capitals}]_{3203-a near relative in whom he could confide , in most the principal capitals} . [He]_642-sidonia was lord and master of [the money - market of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{3205-the money - market of the world} , and of course virtually lord and master of everything else . [He]_642-sidonia literally held the revenues of [Southern Italy]_{190-southern italy} in pawn ; and [monarchs]_{2161-monarchs} and [ministers of [all countries]_{3209-all countries}]_{3208-ministers of all countries} courted [his]_642-sidonia advice and were guided by [his]_642-sidonia suggestions . [He]_642-sidonia was still in the vigor of life , and was not a mere money - making machine . [He]_642-sidonia had a general intelligence equal to [his]_642-sidonia position , and looked forward to the period when some relaxation from [his]_642-sidonia vast enterprises and exertions might enable [him]_642-sidonia to direct [his]_642-sidonia energies to great objects of public benefit . But in the height of this vast prosperity [he]_642-sidonia suddenly died , leaving [only one child]_{3210-only one child} , [a youth still of tender years]_{3211-a youth still of tender years} , and heir to the greatest fortune in [Europe]_25-europe , so great indeed that it could only be calculated by [millions]_{6731-millions} . Shut out from [[universities]_{3213-universities} and [schools]_6943-schools]_{3214-universities and schools} , [those universities and schools which were indebted for [their]_{3216-those universities and schools which were indebted for their first knowledge of ancient philosophy} first knowledge of ancient philosophy]_{3216-those universities and schools which were indebted for their first knowledge of ancient philosophy} to the learning and enterprise of [[his]_642-sidonia ancestors]_{3217-his ancestors} , [the young Sidonia]_642-sidonia was fortunate in [the tutor whom [[his]_642-sidonia father]_{953-his father} had procured for [him]_642-sidonia , and who devoted to [his]_642-sidonia charge all the resources of [his]_642-sidonia trained intellect and vast and various erudition . [A Jesuit before the revolution]_{3220-a jesuit before the revolution} ; since then [an exiled Liberal leader]_{3221-an exiled liberal leader} ; now [a member of the Spanish Cortes]_{3222-a member of the spanish cortes}]_{3218-the tutor whom his father had procured for him , and who devoted to his charge all the resources of his trained intellect and vast and various erudition . a jesuit before the revolution ; since then an exiled liberal leader ; now a member of the spanish cortes} ; [Rebello]_645-rebello was always [a Jew]_{3223-a jew} . [He]_645-rebello found in [[his]_645-rebello pupil]_{1034-his pupil} that precocity of intellectual development which is characteristic of [the Arabian organization]_{3225-the arabian organization} . [The young Sidonia]_642-sidonia penetrated the highest mysteries of mathematics with a facility almost instinctive ; while a memory , which never had any twilight hours , but always reflected a noontide clearness , seemed to magnify [his]_642-sidonia acquisitions of ancient learning by the promptness with which they could be re - produced and applied . The circumstances of [his]_642-sidonia position too had early contributed to give [him]_642-sidonia an unusual command over the modern languages . [An Englishman]_{3226-an englishman} , and taught from [his]_642-sidonia cradle to be proud of being [an Englishman]_{3226-an englishman} , [he]_642-sidonia first evinced in speaking [his]_642-sidonia native language those remarkable powers of expression , and that clear and happy elocution , which ever afterwards distinguished [him]_642-sidonia . But [the son of [a Spaniard]_{3229-a spaniard}]_{3228-the son of a spaniard} , the sonorous syllables of that noble tongue constantly resounded in [his]_642-sidonia ear ; while the foreign guests who thronged [[[his]_642-sidonia father]_{953-his father} 's mansion]_{3231-his father 's mansion} habituated [him]_642-sidonia from an early period of life to the tones of languages that were not long strange to [him]_642-sidonia . When [he]_642-sidonia was nineteen , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , who had then resided sometime with [[his]_642-sidonia uncle]_{6849-his uncle} at [Naples]_11-naples , and had made a long visit to [another of [[his]_642-sidonia father 's relatives]_{3234-his father 's relatives} at [Frankfort]_{191-frankfort}]_{3233-another of his father 's relatives at frankfort} , possessed a complete mastery over the principal European languages . At seventeen [he]_642-sidonia had parted with [Rebello]_645-rebello who returned to [Spain]_179-spain , and [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , under the control of [[his]_642-sidonia guardians]_{3235-his guardians} , commenced [his]_642-sidonia travels . [He]_642-sidonia resided as [we]_3236-us have mentioned some time in [Germany]_128-germany , and then , having visited [Italy]_15-italy , settled at [Naples]_11-naples , at [which city]_{3237-which city} it may be said [he]_642-sidonia made [his]_642-sidonia entrance into life . With [a very interesting person]_{3238-a very interesting person} , and highly accomplished , [he]_642-sidonia availed [himself]_642-sidonia of the gracious attentions of [a Court of which [he]_642-sidonia was principal creditor]_{3239-a court of which he was principal creditor} ; and which treating [him]_642-sidonia as [a distinguished English traveller]_{3240-a distinguished english traveller} were enabled perhaps to show [him]_642-sidonia some favours that the manners of [the country]_{5717-the country} might not have permitted [them]_3242-them to accord to [[his]_642-sidonia Neapolitan relatives]_{3243-his neapolitan relatives} . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia thus obtained at a very early age that experience of refined and luxurious society , which is a necessary part of a finished education . It gives the last polish to the manners ; it teaches [us]_3236-us something of the power of the passions , early developed in the hot bed of self - indulgence ; it instils into [us]_3236-us that indefinable tact seldom obtained in later life , which prevents [us]_3236-us from saying the wrong thing , and often impels [us]_3236-us to do the right . Between [Paris]_27-paris and [Naples]_11-naples [Sidonia]_642-sidonia passed two years , spent apparently in the dissipation which was perhaps inseparable from [his]_642-sidonia time of life . [He]_642-sidonia was admired by [women]_2299-women , to whom [he]_642-sidonia was magnificent , idolized by artists whom [he]_642-sidonia patronised , received in all circles with great distinction , and appreciated for [his]_642-sidonia intellect by [the very few to whom [he]_642-sidonia at all opened [himself]_642-sidonia]_{3245-the very few to whom he at all opened himself} . For though affable and gracious , it was impossible to penetrate [him]_642-sidonia . Though very unreserved in [his]_642-sidonia manner , [his]_642-sidonia frankness was strictly limited to the surface . [He]_642-sidonia observed everything , thought ever , but avoided serious discussion . If [you]_3246-you pressed [him]_642-sidonia for an opinion , [he]_642-sidonia took refuge in raillery , or threw out some grave paradox which it was not easy to cope with . The moment [he]_642-sidonia came of age , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , having previously , at a great family congress held at [Naples]_11-naples , made arrangements with the heads of [the houses that bore [his]_642-sidonia name respecting the disposition and management of [his]_642-sidonia vast fortune]_{3247-the houses that bore his name respecting the disposition and management of his vast fortune} , quitted [Europe]_25-europe . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was absent from [his]_642-sidonia connexions for five years , during which period [he]_642-sidonia never communicated with [them]_3248-them . [They]_3248-them were aware of [his]_642-sidonia existence only by the orders which [he]_642-sidonia drew on [them]_3248-them for payment , and which frequently arrived from all quarters of [the globe]_{3249-the globe} . It would appear from these documents that [he]_642-sidonia had dwelt a considerable time in [the Mediterranean regions]_{3250-the mediterranean regions} ; penetrated [Nilotic Africa]_{192-nilotic africa} to [Sennaar]_193-sennaar and [Abyssinia]_{194-abyssinia} ; traversed [the Asiatic continent]_{3251-the asiatic continent} to [Tartary]_195-tartary , whence [he]_642-sidonia had visited [Hindostan]_{196-hindostan} , and [the isles of [that Indian sea]_{3253-that indian sea}]_{3252-the isles of that indian sea} which are so little known . Afterwards [he]_642-sidonia was heard of at [Valparaiso]_{197-valparaiso} , [the Brazils]_{198-the brazils} , and [Lima]_140-lima . [He]_642-sidonia evidently remained some time at [Mexico]_107-mexico , which [he]_642-sidonia quitted for [the United States]_{199-the united states} . One morning without notice [he]_642-sidonia arrived in [London]_3-london . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia had exhausted all the sources of human knowledge ; [he]_642-sidonia was master of the learning of [every nation]_{3254-every nation} , of [all tongues dead or living]_{3255-all tongues dead or living} , of every literature , Western and Oriental . [He]_642-sidonia had pursued the speculations of science to their last term , and had [himself]_642-sidonia illustrated them by observation and experiment . [He]_642-sidonia had lived in all orders of [society]_3256-society , had viewed every combination of Nature and of Art , and had observed [man under every phasis of civilization]_{3257-man under every phasis of civilization} . [He]_642-sidonia had even studied [him]_{3257-man under every phasis of civilization} in [the wilderness]_{3258-the wilderness} . The influence of creeds and laws , manners , customs , traditions , in all their diversities , had been subjected to [his]_642-sidonia personal scrutiny . [He]_642-sidonia brought to the study of this vast aggregate of knowledge a penetrative intellect , that matured by long meditation , and assisted by that absolute freedom from prejudice , which was the compensatory possession of [a man without [a country]_{6154-a country}]_{3259-a man without a country} , permitted [Sidonia]_642-sidonia to fathom as it were by intuition , the depth of questions apparently the most difficult and profound . [He]_642-sidonia possessed the rare faculty of communicating with precision ideas the most abstruse , and in general a power of expression which arrests and satisfies attention . With all this knowledge , which [no one]_{1022-no one} knew more to prize , with boundless wealth , and with an athletic frame , which sickness had never tried , and which had avoided excess , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia nevertheless looked upon life with a glance rather of curiosity than content . [His]_642-sidonia religion walled [him]_642-sidonia out from the pursuits of [a citizen]_{3262-a citizen} ; [his]_642-sidonia riches deprived [him]_642-sidonia of the stimulating anxieties of [a man]_{1198-a man} . [He]_642-sidonia perceived [himself]_642-sidonia [a lone being , alike without cares and without duties]_{3264-a lone being , alike without cares and without duties} . To [a man in [his]_{3265-a man in his position} position]_{3265-a man in his position} there might yet seem [one unfailing source of felicity and joy]_{3266-one unfailing source of felicity and joy} ; independent of creed , independent of [country]_3267-country , independent even of character . [He]_642-sidonia might have discovered that perpetual spring of happiness in the sensibility of the heart . But this was [a sealed fountain to [Sidonia]_625-sidonia]_{3268-a sealed fountain to sidonia} . In [his]_642-sidonia organization there was a peculiarity , perhaps a great deficiency . [He]_642-sidonia was [a man without affections]_{3269-a man without affections} . It would be harsh to say [he]_642-sidonia had no heart , for [he]_642-sidonia was susceptible of deep emotions , but not for [individuals]_{3270-individuals} . [He]_642-sidonia was capable of re - building [a town that was burned down]_{3271-a town that was burned down} ; of restoring [a colony that had been destroyed by some awful visitation of nature]_{3272-a colony that had been destroyed by some awful visitation of nature} ; of redeeming to [liberty]_200-liberty [a horde of captives]_{3273-a horde of captives} ; and of doing these great acts in secret ; for void of all self - love , public approbation was worthless to [him]_642-sidonia ; but [the individual]_{1623-the individual} never touched [him]_642-sidonia . [Woman]_2314-woman was to [him]_642-sidonia a toy , [man a machine]_{3276-man a machine} . The lot the most precious to [man]_1251-man , and which a beneficent Providence has made not the least common ; to find in another heart a perfect and profound sympathy ; to unite [his]_642-sidonia existence with one who could share all [his]_642-sidonia joys , soften all [his]_642-sidonia sorrows , aid [him]_642-sidonia in all [his]_642-sidonia projects , respond to all [his]_642-sidonia fancies , counsel [him]_642-sidonia in [his]_642-sidonia cares , and support [him]_642-sidonia in [his]_642-sidonia perils ; make life charming by [her]_2314-woman charms , interesting by [her]_2314-woman intelligence , and sweet by the vigilant variety of [her]_2314-woman tenderness ; to find [you]_3278-you life blessed by such an influence , and to feel that [your]_3278-you influence can bless such a life : this lot , the most divine of divine gifts , that power and even fame can never rival in its delights — all this Nature had denied to [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . With an imagination as fiery as [[his]_642-sidonia native [Desart]_{632-the desart}]_{3279-his native desart} , and an intellect as luminous as [his]_642-sidonia native sky , [he]_642-sidonia wanted like [that land]_{3280-that land} those softening dews without which [the soil]_{3089-the soil} is barren , and the sunbeam as often [a messenger of pestilence as an angel of regenerative grace]_{3282-a messenger of pestilence as an angel of regenerative grace} . Such a temperament , though rare , is peculiar to [the East]_{77-the east} . It inspired [the founders of the great monarchies of antiquity]_{3283-the founders of the great monarchies of antiquity} , [the prophets that [the Desart]_{632-the desart} has sent forth]_{3284-the prophets that the desart has sent forth} , [the Tartar chiefs who have overrun [the world]_{971-the world}]_{3285-the tartar chiefs who have overrun the world} ; it might be observed in [the great Corsican , who , like most of [the inhabitants of [the Mediterranean isles]_{3289-the mediterranean isles}]_{3288-the inhabitants of the mediterranean isles}]_{3287-the great corsican , who , like most of the inhabitants of the mediterranean isles} , had probably Arab blood in [his]_{3287-the great corsican , who , like most of the inhabitants of the mediterranean isles} veins . It is a temperament that befits [conquerors]_{3290-conquerors} and [legislators]_{3291-legislators} , but in ordinary times and ordinary situations , entails on [its possessor]_{3292-its possessor} only eccentric aberrations or profound melancholy . The only human quality that interested [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was Intellect . [He]_642-sidonia cared not whence it came ; where it was to be found : creed , [country]_3267-country , class , character , in this respect , were alike indifferent to [him]_642-sidonia . [The author]_{3294-the author} , [the artist]_{3295-the artist} , [the man of science]_{3296-the man of science} , never appealed to [him]_642-sidonia in vain . Often [he]_642-sidonia anticipated [their]_3297-their wants and wishes . [He]_642-sidonia encouraged [their]_3297-their society ; was as frank in [his]_642-sidonia conversation as [he]_642-sidonia was generous in [his]_642-sidonia contributions ; but the instant [they]_3297-their ceased to be [authors]_2163-authors , [artists]_1384-artists , or [philosophers]_{3300-philosophers} , and [their]_3297-their communications arose from any thing but the intellectual quality which had originally interested [him]_642-sidonia , the moment [they]_3297-their were rash enough to approach intimacy and appealed to [the sympathizing man]_{3301-the sympathizing man} instead of the congenial intelligence , [he]_642-sidonia saw [them]_3297-their no more . It was not however intellect merely in these unquestionable shapes that commanded [his]_642-sidonia notice . There was not [an adventurer in [Europe]_25-europe with whom [he]_642-sidonia was not familiar]_{3302-an adventurer in europe with whom he was not familiar} . [No Minister of State]_{3303-no minister of state} had such communication with [secret agents]_{3304-secret agents} and [political spies]_{3305-political spies} as [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . [He]_642-sidonia held relations with [all the clever outcasts of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{3306-all the clever outcasts of the world} . The catalogue of [his]_642-sidonia acquaintance in the shape of [Greeks]_646-greeks , [Armenians]_{3308-armenians} , [Moors]_3309-moors , [secret Jews]_{3310-secret jews} , [Tartars]_3311-tartars , [Gypsies]_3312-gypsies , [wandering Poles and Carbonari]_{3313-wandering poles and carbonari} , would throw a curious light on those subterranean agencies of which [the world]_{971-the world} in general knows so little , but which exercise so great an influence on public events . [His]_642-sidonia extensive travels , [his]_642-sidonia knowledge of languages , [his]_642-sidonia daring and adventurous disposition , and [his]_642-sidonia unlimited means , had given [him]_642-sidonia opportunities of becoming acquainted with [these characters , in general so difficult to trace]_{3315-these characters , in general so difficult to trace} , and of gaining [their]_{3315-these characters , in general so difficult to trace} devotion . To these sources [he]_642-sidonia owed that knowledge of strange and hidden things which often startled [those who listened to [him]_642-sidonia]_{3316-those who listened to him} . Nor was it easy , scarcely possible , to deceive [him]_642-sidonia . Information reached [him]_642-sidonia from so many , and such contrary quarters , that with [his]_642-sidonia discrimination and experience , [he]_642-sidonia could almost instantly distinguish the truth . The secret history of [the world]_{971-the world} was [his]_642-sidonia pastime . [His]_642-sidonia great pleasure was to contrast the hidden motive , with the public pretext , of transactions . One source of interest [Sidonia]_642-sidonia found in [his]_642-sidonia descent , and in the fortunes of [his]_642-sidonia race . As firm in [his]_642-sidonia adherence to the code of the great Legislator as if the trumpet still sounded on [Sinai]_173-sinai , [he]_642-sidonia might have received in the conviction of divine favour an adequate compensation for human persecution . But there were other and more terrestrial considerations that made [Sidonia]_642-sidonia proud of [his]_642-sidonia origin , and confident in the future of [his]_642-sidonia kind . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was [a great philosopher , who took comprehensive views of human affairs]_{3318-a great philosopher , who took comprehensive views of human affairs} , and surveyed every fact in its relative position to other facts , the only mode of obtaining truth . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was well aware that in the five great varieties in which Physiology has divided [the human species]_{3319-the human species} ; to wit , [the Caucasian]_{647-the caucasian} , [the Mongolian]_{648-the mongolian} , [the Malayan]_{649-the malayan} , [the American]_{3320-the american} , [the Ethiopian]_{3321-the ethiopian} ; [the Arabian tribes]_{3322-the arabian tribes} rank in the first and superior class , together , among others , with [the Saxon]_{7238-the saxon} and [the Greek]_{3324-the greek} . This fact alone is a source of great pride and satisfaction to [the animal Man]_{3325-the animal man} . But [Sidonia]_642-sidonia and [[his]_642-sidonia brethren]_{3326-his brethren} could claim a distinction which [the Saxon]_{650-the saxon} and [the Greek]_{3324-the greek} , and the rest of [the Caucasian nations]_{3328-the caucasian nations} , have forfeited . [The Hebrew]_{651-the hebrew} is an unmixed race . Doubtless among [the tribes who inhabit the bosom of [the Desart]_{632-the desart}]_{3329-the tribes who inhabit the bosom of the desart} , [progenitors alike of the Mosaic and [the Mahomedan Arabs]_{652-the mahomedan arabs}]_{3330-progenitors alike of the mosaic and the mahomedan arabs} , blood may be found as pure as that of [the descendants of [the Scheik Abraham]_{653-the scheik abraham}]_{3331-the descendants of the scheik abraham} . But [the Mosaic Arabs]_{654-the mosaic arabs} are the most ancient , if not the only , unmixed blood that dwells in [cities]_2622-cities . [An unmixed race of a first - rate organization]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} are [the aristocracy of Nature]_{3334-the aristocracy of nature} . Such excellence is a positive fact ; not an imagination , a ceremony , coined by [poets]_3335-poets , blazoned by [cozening heralds]_{3336-cozening heralds} , but perceptible in its physical advantages , and in the vigour of its unsullied idiosyncracy . In this comprehensive travels , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia had visited and examined [the Hebrew communities of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{3337-the hebrew communities of the world} . [He]_642-sidonia had found in general [the lower orders]_{3339-the lower orders} debased ; [the superior immersed in sordid pursuits]_{3340-the superior immersed in sordid pursuits} ; but [he]_642-sidonia perceived that the intellectual development was not impaired . This gave [him]_642-sidonia hope . [He]_642-sidonia was persuaded that organization would outlive persecution . When [he]_642-sidonia reflected on what [they]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} had endured , it was only marvellous that the race had not disappeared . [They]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} had defied exile , massacre , spoliation , the degrading influence of the constant pursuit of gain ; [they]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} had defied Time . For nearly three thousand years , according to [Archbishop Usher]_{655-archbishop usher} , [they]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} have been dispersed over [the globe]_{3249-the globe} . To the unpolluted current of [their]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} Caucasian structure and to the segregating genius of [[their]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} great Lawgiver]_{3342-their great lawgiver} , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia ascribed the fact that [they]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} had not been long ago absorbed among [those mixed races , who presume to persecute [them]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} , but who periodically wear away and disappear , while [their]_{3333-an unmixed race of a first - rate organization} victims still flourish , in all the primeval vigour of [the pure Asian breed]_{3344-the pure asian breed}]_{3343-those mixed races , who presume to persecute them , but who periodically wear away and disappear , while their victims still flourish , in all the primeval vigour of the pure asian breed} . Shortly after [his]_642-sidonia arrival in [England]_10-england , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia repaired to [the principal courts of [Europe]_25-europe]_{3345-the principal courts of europe} , that [he]_642-sidonia might become personally acquainted with [the monarchs and ministers of whom [he]_642-sidonia had heard so much]_{3346-the monarchs and ministers of whom he had heard so much} . [His]_642-sidonia position insured [him]_642-sidonia a distinguished reception ; [his]_642-sidonia personal qualities immediately made [him]_642-sidonia cherished . [He]_642-sidonia could please ; [he]_642-sidonia could do more ; [he]_642-sidonia could astonish . [He]_642-sidonia could throw out a careless observation which would make [the oldest diplomatist]_{3347-the oldest diplomatist} start ; a winged word that gained [him]_642-sidonia the consideration , sometimes the confidence , of [Sovereigns]_{1192-sovereigns} . When [he]_642-sidonia had fathomed the intelligence which governs [Europe]_25-europe , and which can only be done by personal acquaintance , [he]_642-sidonia returned to [this country]_{5794-this country} . The somewhat hard and literal character of English life suited one who shrank from sensibility , and often took refuge in sarcasm . Its masculine vigour and active intelligence occupied and interested [his]_642-sidonia mind . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia indeed was exactly the character who would be welcomed in [our]_3350-our circles . [His]_642-sidonia immense wealth , [his]_642-sidonia unrivalled social knowledge , [his]_642-sidonia clear vigorous intellect , the severe simplicity of [his]_642-sidonia manners , frank , but never claiming nor brooking familiarity , and [his]_642-sidonia devotion to field sports , which was the safety - valve of [his]_642-sidonia energy , were all circumstances and qualities which [the English]_{540-the english} appreciate and admire ; and it may be fairly said of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia that [few men]_{3351-few men} were more popular , and none less understood . At dinner [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was seated on the same side as [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , and distant from [him]_642-sidonia . There had been therefore no mutual recognition . [Another guest]_{3352-another guest} had also arrived , [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} . [He]_642-sidonia came straight from [London]_3-london , full of rumours , had seen [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , who hearing [he]_322-tadpole was on the wing for [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} , had taken [him]_322-tadpole into a dark corner of [[his]_322-tadpole club]_{3353-his club} , and shown [him]_322-tadpole [his]_322-tadpole book , a very safe piece of confidence as [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} was very near - sighted . It was however to be received as an undoubted fact , that all was right , and somehow or other , before very long , there would be national demonstration of the same . This arrival of [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} and the news that [he]_{353-mr. ormsby} bore , gave a political turn to the conversation after [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} had left [the room]_{854-the room} . " [Tadpole]_322-tadpole wants [me]_{353-mr. ormsby} to stand for [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} , "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , gravely . " [You]_{353-mr. ormsby} ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} exclaimed [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , and throwing [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} back in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} chair , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} broke into a real , hearty laugh . " Yes ; [the Conservatives]_{7726-the conservatives} mean to start [two candidates]_{7727-two candidates} ; [a manufacturer [they]_{7726-the conservatives} have got]_{7728-a manufacturer they have got} , and [they]_{7726-the conservatives} have written up to [Tadpole]_322-tadpole for [a "_{[328-lord monmouth]} Westend man]_{7729-a " westend man} . " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} A what ? " "_{[3356-a west - end man]} [A West - end man]_{3356-a west - end man} , who will make [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} patronise [their]_{1281-the ladies} fancy articles . " "_{[3356-a west - end man]} The result of the Reform Bill then , " said [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , "_{[3356-a west - end man]} will be to give [Manchester]_{36-manchester} [a bishop]_{3358-a bishop} , and [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} [a dandy]_{3359-a dandy} . " "_{[3359-a dandy]} [I]_0-i begin to believe the result will be very different to what [we]_3360-we expected , " said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} shook [his]_{317-mr. rigby} head and was going to prophesy , when [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , who liked talk to be short , and was of opinion that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} should keep [his]_{317-mr. rigby} amplifications for [his]_{317-mr. rigby} slashing articles , put in a brief careless observation , which baulked [his]_{317-mr. rigby} inspiration . "_[0-i] Certainly , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , "_[0-i] when the guns were firing over [Vyvyan]_656-vyvyan 's last speech and confession , [I]_0-i never expected to be asked to stand for [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} . " "_[0-i] Perhaps [you]_0-i may be called up to [the other house]_{3361-the other house} by the title , " said [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} . "_[0-i] Who knows ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i agree with [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , "_[0-i] that if [we]_3360-we only stick to the Registration , [the country]_{5717-the country} is saved . " "_[0-i] [Fortunate country]_{3363-fortunate country} ! " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_[0-i] that can be saved by a good registration ! " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe after all that with property and pluck , " said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , "_[0-i] Parliamentary Reform is not such a very bad thing . " Here [several gentlemen]_{7730-several gentlemen} began talking at the same time , all agreeing with [[their]_{7730-several gentlemen} host]_{1386-their host} and proving in [their]_{7730-several gentlemen} different ways , the irresistible influence of property and pluck;—property in [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's mind meaning [vassals]_7732-vassals ; and pluck , a total disregard for public opinion . [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} , who wanted to get into parliament , but why [nobody knew , who had neither political abilities , nor political opinions]_{7733-nobody knew , who had neither political abilities , nor political opinions} , but had some floating idea that it would get [himself]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} and [[his]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} wife]_{1760-his wife} to some more balls and dinners , and who was duly ticketed for "_[0-i] a good thing " in the candidate list of [the Tadpoles]_{335-the tadpoles} and [the Tapers]_{597-the tapers} , was of opinion that an immense deal might be done by properly patronising borough races . That was [his]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} specific how to prevent revolution . Taking advantage of a pause , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} said , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like to know what [you]_3364-you think of this question , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . " "_{[642-sidonia]} [I]_0-i am scarcely [a competent judge]_{3365-a competent judge} , " [he]_0-i said as if wishing to disclaim any interference in the conversation , and then added , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded . " "_[0-i] Exactly [my]_0-i views , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} eagerly , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i say it now , [I]_0-i have said it a thousand times , [you]_3364-you may doctor the registration as [you]_3364-you like , but [you]_3364-you can never get rid of Schedule A. " "_[0-i] Is there [a person in [this room]_{1873-this room} who can now tell [us]_3367-us the names of [the boroughs in [Schedule]_202-schedule A]_{3368-the boroughs in schedule a} ? " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia]_{7735-a person in this room who can now tell us the names of the boroughs in schedule a ? " said sidonia} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i can not , " said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , "_[0-i] though six of [them]_{3368-the boroughs in schedule a} belonged to [myself]_0-i . " "_[0-i] But the principle , " said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} [they]_{3368-the boroughs in schedule a} represented a principle . " "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} Nothing else certainly , " said [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} . "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} And what principle ? " inquired [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} The principle of nomination . " "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} That is a practice , not a principle , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} Is it a practice that no longer exists ? " "_[3364-you] [You]_3364-you think then , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} cutting in before [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_[3364-you] that the Reform Bill has done [us]_3367-us no harm ? " "_[3364-you] It is not the Reform Bill that has shaken [the aristocracy of [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{3369-the aristocracy of this country} , but the means by which that Bill was carried , " replied [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} Physical force ? " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} Or social power ? " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . Upon this , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} impatient at [any one giving the tone in a political discussion]_{7736-any one giving the tone in a political discussion} but [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} , and chafing under the vigilance of [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} which to [him]_{317-mr. rigby} ever appeared only fortuitous , violently assaulted the argument , and astonished [several country gentlemen present by [his]_{317-mr. rigby} volubility]_{7737-several country gentlemen present by his volubility} . [They]_{7737-several country gentlemen present by his volubility} at length listened to real eloquence . At the end of a long appeal to [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} only bowed [his]_{1078-that gentleman} head , and said , "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} Perhaps ; " and then turning to [[his]_{1078-that gentleman} neighbour]_{7739-his neighbour} , inquired whether birds were plentiful in [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire} this season ; so that [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was reduced to the necessity of forming the political opinions of [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} . As [the gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} left [the dining - room]_{7241-the dining - room} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} though at some distance was observed by [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , who stopped instantly , then advanced to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and extending [his]_0-i hand , said , "_{[3368-the boroughs in schedule a]} [I]_0-i said [we]_3371-we should meet again , though [I]_0-i hardly expected so quickly . " "_[0-i] And [I]_0-i hope [we]_3371-we shall not separate so soon , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i was much struck with what [you]_0-i said just now about the Reform Bill . Do [you]_0-i know that the more [I]_0-i think , the more [I]_0-i am perplexed by what is meant by Representation . " "_[0-i] It is a principle of which a limited definition is only current in [this country]_{5794-this country} , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia quitting [the room]_{854-the room} with [him]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] [People]_3373-people may be represented without periodical elections of [neighbours who are incapable to maintain [their]_{3374-neighbours who are incapable to maintain their interests} interests]_{3374-neighbours who are incapable to maintain their interests} , and [strangers who are unwilling]_{3375-strangers who are unwilling} . " The entrance of [the gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} produced the same effect on [the saloon]_{1188-the saloon} as sunrise on [the world]_{971-the world} ; universal animation , a general though gentle stir . [The Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} bowing to [every one]_{1328-every one} , devoted [himself]_{7478-the archduke} to [the daughter of [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians}]_{7748-the daughter of lady st. julians} , who [herself]_{605-lady st. julians} pinned [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} before [he]_{7478-the archduke} could reach [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} instead talked nonsense to [that lady]_{7749-that lady} . [Brilliant cavaliers]_{7750-brilliant cavaliers} including [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , addressed [a band of beautiful damsels grouped on a large ottoman]_{7751-a band of beautiful damsels grouped on a large ottoman} . Everywhere sounded a delicious murmur , broken occasionally by a silver - sounding laugh not too loud . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia and [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} did not join [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} . [They]_{1281-the ladies} stood for a few moments in conversation , and then threw [themselves]_{1281-the ladies} on a sofa . "_{[3375-strangers who are unwilling]} Who is that ? " asked [Sidonia]_642-sidonia of [[his]_642-sidonia companion]_{1182-his companion} rather earnestly , as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} quitted [them]_{1281-the ladies} . "_{[3376-the grandson of monmouth]} ' Tis [the grandson of [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{3376-the grandson of monmouth} ; [young Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " "_{[3376-the grandson of monmouth]} Ah ! [The new generation]_{1793-the new generation} then promises . [I]_0-i met [him]_{3376-the grandson of monmouth} once before , by chance ; [he]_{3376-the grandson of monmouth} interests [me]_0-i . " "_[3378-they] [They]_3378-they tell [me]_0-i [he]_{3376-the grandson of monmouth} is [a lively lad]_{3379-a lively lad} . [He]_{3376-the grandson of monmouth} is a prodigious favourite here , and [I]_0-i should not be surprised if [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} made [him]_{3376-the grandson of monmouth} [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} heir]_{3380-his heir} . " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [I]_0-i hope [he]_{3376-the grandson of monmouth} does not dream of inheritances , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] ' Tis the most enervating of visions . " "_[0-i] Do [you]_{329-coningsby} admire [Lady Augustina St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} ? " said [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[329-coningsby]} [I]_0-i admire [no one]_{1022-no one} except [yourself]_0-i . " "_[0-i] Oh ! how very gallant , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ! " "_{[329-coningsby]} When should [men]_5722-men be gallant , if not to the brilliant and the beautiful ! " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[329-coningsby]} Ah ! [you]_{329-coningsby} are laughing at [me]_0-i . " "_{[329-coningsby]} No , [I]_0-i am not . [I]_0-i am quite grave . " "_{[329-coningsby]} [Your]_{329-coningsby} eyes laugh . Now tell [me]_0-i , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Lord Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} is [a very great friend of [yours]_{329-coningsby}]_{3383-a very great friend of yours} ? " "_{[3383-a very great friend of yours]} Very . " "_{[3383-a very great friend of yours]} [He]_{337-henry sydney} is very amiable ? " "_{[337-henry sydney]} Very . " "_{[337-henry sydney]} [He]_{337-henry sydney} does a great deal for [the poor at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{3384-the poor at beaumanoir} ? A very fine place is it not ? " "_{[329-coningsby]} Very . " "_{[329-coningsby]} As fine as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? " "_{[329-coningsby]} At present with [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} would have no chance . " "_{[374-lord beaumanoir]} Ah ! [you]_{329-coningsby} laugh at [me]_0-i again ! Now tell [me]_0-i , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , what do [you]_{329-coningsby} think [we]_3385-we shall do to - night ? [I]_0-i look upon [you]_{329-coningsby} , [you]_{329-coningsby} know , as [the real arbiter of [our]_3385-we destinies]_{3386-the real arbiter of our destinies} . " "_[0-i] [You]_{329-coningsby} shall decide , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[337-henry sydney]} Mon cher [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} , " said [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} coming up ; "_{[337-henry sydney]} [they]_3387-they wish [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} to sing , and [she]_{329-coningsby} will not . [You]_{337-henry sydney} must ask [her]_{329-coningsby} , [she]_{329-coningsby} can not refuse [you]_{337-henry sydney} . " "_{[329-coningsby]} [I]_0-i assure [you]_{337-henry sydney} [she]_{329-coningsby} can , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [Mon cher Harry]_{657-mon cher harry} , [[your]_{337-henry sydney} grandpapa]_{3388-your grandpapa} did desire [me]_0-i to beg [you]_{337-henry sydney} to ask [her]_{329-coningsby} to sing . " [So Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} unwillingly approached [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} who was talking with [the Russian Ambassador]_{7487-the russian ambassador} . "_{[3388-your grandpapa]} [I]_0-i am sent upon a fruitless mission , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} looking at [her]_{329-coningsby} , and catching [her]_{329-coningsby} glance . "_[0-i] What and why ? " [she]_{329-coningsby} replied . "_[0-i] The mission is to entreat [you]_0-i to do [us]_3389-us all a great favour ; and the cause of its failure will be , that [I]_0-i am [the envoy]_{3390-the envoy} . " "_{[3390-the envoy]} If the favour be one to [yourself]_0-i , it is granted ; and if [you]_0-i be [the envoy]_{3390-the envoy} , [you]_0-i need never fear failure with [me]_0-i . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must presume then to lead [you]_0-i away , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} bending to [the Ambassador]_{2999-the ambassador} . "_[0-i] Remember , " said [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} as [they]_3389-us approached the instrument , "_[0-i] that [I]_0-i am singing to [you]_0-i . " "_[0-i] It is impossible ever to forget it , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} leading [her]_{329-coningsby} to the piano with great politeness , but only with great politeness . "_[0-i] Where is [Mademoiselle Flora]_612-flora ? " [she]_{329-coningsby} inquired . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} found "_[612-flora] La Petite " crouching as [it]_612-flora were behind some furniture , and apparently looking over some music . [She]_{329-coningsby} looked up as [he]_0-i approached , and a smile stole over [her]_{329-coningsby} countenance . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am come to ask a favour , " [he]_0-i said , and [he]_0-i named [his]_0-i request . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will sing , " [she]_{329-coningsby} replied ; "_[0-i] but only tell [me]_0-i what [you]_0-i like . " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt the difference between the courtesy of the head and of the heart , as [he]_0-i contrasted the manner of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} and [Flora]_612-flora . Nothing could be more exquisitely gracious than [the daughter of Colonna]_{7756-the daughter of colonna} was to - night ; [Flora]_612-flora , on the contrary , was rather agitated and embarrassed ; and did not express [her]_612-flora readiness with half the facility and the grace of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} ; but [Flora]_612-flora 's arm trembled as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} led [her]_612-flora to the piano . [Meantime Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} and [Sidonia]_642-sidonia are in deep converse . "_[0-i] Hah ! that is a fine note ! " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , and [he]_642-sidonia looked round . "_[0-i] Who is that singing ? Some new protégée of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ? " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} ' Tis [the daughter of [the Colonnas]_{659-the colonnas}]_{3392-the daughter of the colonnas} , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} , "_{[350-lucretia]} [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia . " "_{[350-lucretia]} Why , [she]_350-lucretia was not at dinner to - day . " "_{[350-lucretia]} No , [she]_350-lucretia was not [there]_878-there . " "_[0-i] [My]_0-i favourite voice ; and of all , the rarest to be found . When [I]_0-i was [a boy]_{1239-a boy} , it made [me]_0-i almost in love even with [Pisaroni]_660-pisaroni . " "_{[660-pisaroni]} Well , [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} is scarcely more lovely . ' Tis a pity the plumage is not as beautiful as the note . [She]_{1441-the princess} is plain . " "_{[1441-the princess]} No ; not plain with that brow . " "_{[1441-the princess]} Well , [I]_0-i rather admire [her]_{1441-the princess} [myself]_0-i , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} . "_{[1441-the princess]} [She]_{1441-the princess} has fine points . " "_{[1441-the princess]} Let [us]_3396-us approach , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . The song ceased , [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} advanced , made [his]_0-i compliments , and then said , "_{[1441-the princess]} [You]_{1441-the princess} were not at dinner to - day . " "_{[1441-the princess]} Why should [I]_0-i be ? " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[0-i] For [our]_3396-us sakes , for [mine]_0-i , if not for [your]_{1441-the princess} own , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} , smiling . "_[0-i] [Your]_{1441-the princess} absence has been remarked , and felt [I]_0-i assure [you]_{1441-the princess} by [others]_1294-others as well as [myself]_0-i . There is [[my]_0-i friend]_{3398-my friend} [Sidonia]_642-sidonia so enraptured with [your]_{1441-the princess} thrilling tones , that [he]_642-sidonia has abruptly closed a conversation which [I]_0-i have been long counting on . Do [you]_{1441-the princess} know [him]_642-sidonia ? May [I]_0-i present [him]_642-sidonia to [you]_{1441-the princess} ? " And having obtained a consent not often conceded , [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} looked round , and calling [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , [he]_0-i presented [[his]_0-i friend]_{2195-his friend} to [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[0-i] [You]_{1441-the princess} are fond of music , [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} tells [me]_0-i ? " said [Lucretia]_350-lucretia . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} When it is excellent , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} But that is so rare , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[0-i] And precious as Paradise , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] As for indifferent music ' tis Purgatory ; but when it is bad , for [my]_0-i part [I]_0-i feel [myself]_0-i — " "_[0-i] Where ? " said [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} . "_[0-i] In [the last circle of [the Inferno]_{3400-the inferno}]_{3399-the last circle of the inferno} , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . [Lord Eskdale]_{658-lord eskdale} turned to [Flora]_612-flora . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} And in what circle do [you]_{658-lord eskdale} place [us]_3401-us who are here ? " inquired [the Princess of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia]_{7761-the princess of sidonia} . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} One too polished for [his]_{658-lord eskdale} verse , " replied [[her]_{7761-the princess of sidonia} companion]_{7762-her companion} . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} [You]_{658-lord eskdale} mean too insipid , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} [I]_0-i wish that life were a little more Dantesque . " "_[0-i] There is not less treasure in [the world]_{971-the world} , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_{[658-lord eskdale]} because [we]_3401-us use paper currency ; and there is not less passion than of old , though it is bon - ton to be tranquil . " "_{[658-lord eskdale]} Do [you]_{658-lord eskdale} think so ? " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} inquiringly , and then looking round [the apartment]_{873-the apartment} . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} Have these automata indeed souls ? " "_{[658-lord eskdale]} Some of them , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} As many as would have had souls in the fourteenth century . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [they]_3403-they were wound up every day , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[0-i] [Some]_1460-some are self - impelling , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[1460-some] And [you]_{658-lord eskdale} can tell at a glance ? " inquired [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} [You]_{658-lord eskdale} are one of [those who can read human nature]_{3405-those who can read human nature} ? " "_{[658-lord eskdale]} ' Tis a book open to all . " "_{[658-lord eskdale]} But if [they]_3403-they can not read ? " "_{[658-lord eskdale]} Those must be [your]_{658-lord eskdale} automata . " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} tells [me]_0-i [you]_{658-lord eskdale} are [a great traveller]_{3406-a great traveller} . " "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [I]_0-i have not discovered [a new world]_{3407-a new world} . " "_[0-i] But [you]_{658-lord eskdale} have visited [it]_{3407-a new world} ? " "_{[658-lord eskdale]} It is getting old . " "_{[658-lord eskdale]} [I]_0-i would sooner recall [the old]_{3408-the old} than discover the new , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[0-i] [We]_3409-we have both of [us]_3409-we cause , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[3409-we] [Our]_3409-we names are the names of [the Past]_{661-the past} . " "_{[661-the past]} [I]_0-i do not love a world of [Utility]_541-utility , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[0-i] [You]_{658-lord eskdale} prefer to be celebrated to being comfortable , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[658-lord eskdale]} It seems to [me]_0-i that [the world]_{971-the world} is withering under routine . " "_{[3412-the slave of routine]} ' Tis the inevitable lot of humanity , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[3412-the slave of routine]} [Man]_1251-man must ever be [the slave of routine]_{3412-the slave of routine} ; but in old days it was a routine of great thoughts , and now it is a routine of [little ones]_{3413-little ones} . " The evening glided on ; the dance succeeded the song ; [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} were fast vanishing ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [himself]_{329-coningsby} was meditating a movement , when [the young Marquess]_{7721-the young marquess} as [he]_{7721-the young marquess} passed [him]_{7721-the young marquess} said , "_{[3412-the slave of routine]} Come to [[Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} 's room]_{3414-lucian gay 's room} ; [we]_3415-we are going to smoke a cigar . " This was [a favourite haunt]_{7772-a favourite haunt} towards midnight of [several of [the younger members of the party at [the castle]_{7359-the castle} who loved to find relaxation from the decorous gravities of polished life in the fumes of tobacco , the inspiration of whiskey toddy , and the infinite amusement of [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} 's conversation and company]_{7774-the younger members of the party at the castle who loved to find relaxation from the decorous gravities of polished life in the fumes of tobacco , the inspiration of whiskey toddy , and the infinite amusement of lucian gay 's conversation and company}]_{7773-several of the younger members of the party at the castle who loved to find relaxation from the decorous gravities of polished life in the fumes of tobacco , the inspiration of whiskey toddy , and the infinite amusement of lucian gay 's conversation and company} . This was the genial hour when the good story gladdened , the pun flashed , and the song sparkled with jolly mirth or saucy mimicry . To - night , being [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's initiation , there was a special general meeting of the Grumpy Club , in which [everybody]_{934-everybody} was to say the gayest things with the gravest face , and every laugh carried a forfeit . [Lucian]_{355-lucian gay} was [the inimitable president]_{7777-the inimitable president} . [He]_{355-lucian gay} told a tale for which [he]_{355-lucian gay} was famous , of "_{[3412-the slave of routine]} [the very respectable county family who had been established in [the shire]_{3417-the shire} for several generations]_{3416-the very respectable county family who had been established in the shire for several generations} , but [who ( it was a fact ) had been ever distinguished by the strange and humiliating peculiarity of being born with sheeps ' tails]_{3418-who ( it was a fact ) had been ever distinguished by the strange and humiliating peculiarity of being born with sheeps ' tails} . " The remarkable circumstances under which [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} had become acquainted with this fact ; the traditionary mysteries by which [the family in question]_{7778-the family in question} had succeeded for generations in keeping it secret ; the decided measures to which [the chief of [the family]_{6393-the family}]_{7779-the chief of the family} had recourse to stop for ever the rumour when it first became prevalent ; and finally the origin and result of the legend ; were details which [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} with the most rueful countenance loved to expend upon the attentive and expanding intelligence of [a new member of the Grumpy Club]_{7781-a new member of the grumpy club} . Familiar as [all present]_{7782-all present} were with the story whose stimulus of agonizing risibility [they]_{7782-all present} had all in turn experienced , it was with extreme difficulty that [any of [them]_{7782-all present}]_{7783-any of them} could resist the fatal explosion which was to be attended with the dreaded penalty . [The Marquess]_{623-the marquess} looked on the table with desperate seriousness , an ominous pucker quivering round [his]_{623-the marquess} lip ; [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} crammed [his]_{562-mr. melton} handkerchief into [his]_{562-mr. melton} mouth with one hand , while [he]_{562-mr. melton} lighted the wrong end of a cigar with the other ; [one youth]_{7784-one youth} hung over the back of [his]_{7784-one youth} chair pinching [himself]_{7784-one youth} like [a faquir]_{7785-a faquir} , while [another]_1675-another hid [his]_1675-another countenance on the table . "_{[3412-the slave of routine]} It was at the Hunt dinner , " continued [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} in an almost solemn tone , "_{[3412-the slave of routine]} that an idea for a moment was prevalent that [Sir Mowbray Cholmondeley Fetherstonehaugh]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} , as [the head of [the family]_{6393-the family}]_{3419-the head of the family} , had resolved to terminate for ever these mysterious aspersions on [his]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} race that had circulated in [the county]_{1831-the county} for more than two centuries ; [I]_0-i mean that [the highly respectable family of [the Cholmondeley Fetherstonehaughs]_{663-the cholmondeley fetherstonehaughs}]_{3422-the highly respectable family of the cholmondeley fetherstonehaughs} had the misfortune to be graced with that appendage to which [I]_0-i have referred . [His]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} health being drunk , [Sir Mowbray Cholmondeley Fetherstonehaugh]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} rose . [He]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} was a little unpopular at the moment from an ugly story about killing foxes , and [the guests]_{1427-the guests} were not as quiet as [orators]_6127-orators generally desire , so [the Honourable Baronet]_{664-the honourable baronet} prayed particular attention to a matter personal to [himself]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} . Instantly there was a dead silence — " but here [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who had moved for sometime very restlessly on [his]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} chair suddenly started up , and struggling for a moment against the inward convulsion but in vain , stamped against the floor and gave a shout . "_{[329-coningsby]} A song from [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " said [the president of the Grumpy Club]_{7787-the president of the grumpy club} amid an universal and now permissible roar of laughter . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not sing ; so [he]_{662-sir mowbray cholmondeley fetherstonehaugh} was to favour [them]_{3422-the highly respectable family of the cholmondeley fetherstonehaughs} as a substitute with a speech or a sentiment . But [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} always let one off these penalties easily , and indeed was ever ready to fulfil them for all . Song , speech , or sentiment , [he]_{355-lucian gay} poured them all forth ; nor were pastimes more active wanting . [He]_{355-lucian gay} could dance a Tarantalla like [a Lazaroni]_{7788-a lazaroni} , and execute a Cracovienne with all the mincing graces of [an Opera heroine]_{7789-an opera heroine} . [His]_{355-lucian gay} powers of mimicry indeed were great and versatile . But in nothing was [he]_{355-lucian gay} so happy as in a Parliamentary debate . And it was remarkable that , though [himself]_{355-lucian gay} [a man who on ordinary occasions was quite incapable without infinite perplexity of publicly expressing [his]_{355-lucian gay} sense of the merest courtesy of society]_{7790-a man who on ordinary occasions was quite incapable without infinite perplexity of publicly expressing his sense of the merest courtesy of society} , [he]_{355-lucian gay} was not only [a master of the style of [every speaker of distinction in either house]_{7792-every speaker of distinction in either house}]_{7791-a master of the style of every speaker of distinction in either house} , but [he]_{355-lucian gay} seemed in [his]_{355-lucian gay} imitative play to appropriate [their]_{7792-every speaker of distinction in either house} intellectual as well as [their]_{7792-every speaker of distinction in either house} physical peculiarities , and presented [you]_7793-you with [their]_{7792-every speaker of distinction in either house} mind as well as [their]_{7792-every speaker of distinction in either house} manner . There were several attempts to - night to induce [Lucian]_{355-lucian gay} to indulge [[his]_{355-lucian gay} guests]_{1425-his guests} with a debate , but [he]_{355-lucian gay} seemed to avoid the exertion , which was great . As the night grew old however , and every hour [he]_{355-lucian gay} grew more lively , [he]_{355-lucian gay} suddenly broke without further pressure into the promised diversion ; and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} listened really with admiration to a discussion , of which the only fault was that it was more Parliamentary than the original ; "_{[329-coningsby]} plus Arabe que l'Arabie . " [The Duke]_{321-the duke of wellington} was never more curt , nor [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} more specious ; [he]_{355-lucian gay} was as fiery as [Stanley]_665-stanley , and as acrid as [Graham]_666-graham . Nor did [he]_{355-lucian gay} do [[their]_{7792-every speaker of distinction in either house} opponents]_{7795-their opponents} less justice . [Lord Palmerston]_{667-lord palmerston} [himself]_{667-lord palmerston} never treated a profound subject with a more pleasant volatility ; and when [Lucian]_{355-lucian gay} rose at an early hour of morn , in [a full house]_{7796-a full house} alike exhausted and excited , and after having endured for hours in sarcastic silence the menacing finger of [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} shaking over the green table and appealing to [his]_{355-lucian gay} misdeeds in the irrevocable records of [Hansard]_668-hansard , [Lord John]_{471-lord john} [himself]_{471-lord john} could not have afforded [a more perfect representative of pluck]_{7797-a more perfect representative of pluck} . But loud as was the laughter , and vehement the cheering with which [Lucian]_{355-lucian gay} 's performances were received , all these ebullitions sank into insignificance compared with the reception which greeted what [he]_{355-lucian gay} [himself]_{355-lucian gay} announced was to be the speech of the night . Having quaffed full many a quaigh of toddy , [he]_{355-lucian gay} insisted on delivering it on the table , a proposition with which [[his]_{355-lucian gay} auditors]_{7798-his auditors} immediately closed . [The orator]_{7799-the orator} appeared , [the great man of the night]_{7800-the great man of the night} , who was to answer [everybody on both sides]_{7801-everybody on both sides} . Ah ! that harsh voice , that arrogant style , that saucy superficiality which decided on everything , that insolent ignorance that contradicted [everybody]_{934-everybody} ; it was impossible to mistake [them]_{934-everybody} ! And [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had the pleasure of seeing reproduced before [him]_{355-lucian gay} [the guardian of [his]_{355-lucian gay} youth]_{7803-the guardian of his youth} , and [the patron of the mimic]_{7804-the patron of the mimic} — [the Right Honourable Nicholas Rigby]_{602-the right honourable nicholas rigby} ! [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} with that vivacious energy which characterises [the south]_{2613-the south} , had no sooner seen [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and heard [his]_{355-lucian gay} praises celebrated by [[his]_{355-lucian gay} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , than [she]_{352-madame colonna} resolved that an alliance should sooner or later take place between [him]_{355-lucian gay} and [[her]_{352-madame colonna} step - daughter]_{7807-her step - daughter} . [She]_{352-madame colonna} imparted [her]_{352-madame colonna} projects without delay to [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , who received them in a very different spirit to that in which [they]_7808-they were communicated . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} bore as little resemblance to [[her]_{329-coningsby} step - mother]_{1545-her step - mother} in character , as in [person]_7810-person . If [she]_{329-coningsby} did not possess [her]_{329-coningsby} beauty , [she]_{329-coningsby} was born with an intellect of far greater capacity and reach . [She]_{329-coningsby} had a deep judgment . A hasty alliance with [a youth]_{7811-a youth} , arranged by [[their]_{7811-a youth} mutual relatives]_{7812-their mutual relatives} , might suit very well the clime and manners of [Italy]_15-italy , but [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} was well aware that it was altogether opposed to the habits and feelings of [this country]_{5794-this country} . [She]_{329-coningsby} had no conviction that either [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would wish to marry [her]_{329-coningsby} , or if willing , that [[his]_{7811-a youth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} would sanction such a step in one as yet only on the threshold of [the world]_{971-the world} . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} therefore received the suggestions and proposals of [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} with great coldness and indifference ; [one]_1199-one might even say contempt , for [she]_{329-coningsby} neither felt respect for [this lady]_{1286-this lady} , nor was [she]_{329-coningsby} sedulous to evince it . Although really younger than [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} felt that [a woman of eighteen]_{7818-a woman of eighteen} is in all worldly considerations , ten years older than [a youth of the same age]_{7819-a youth of the same age} . [She]_{329-coningsby} anticipated that a considerable time might elapse before [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would feel it necessary to seal [his]_{7811-a youth} destiny by marriage , while on the other hand , [she]_{329-coningsby} was not only anxious , but resolved , not to delay on [her]_{329-coningsby} part [her]_{329-coningsby} emancipation from the galling position in which [she]_{329-coningsby} very frequently found [herself]_{329-coningsby} . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} felt rather than expressed these ideas and impressions . [She]_{329-coningsby} was not naturally communicative , and conversed with [no one with less frankness and facility]_{7820-no one with less frankness and facility} than with [[her]_{329-coningsby} step - mother]_{1545-her step - mother} . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} therefore found no reasons in [her]_{352-madame colonna} conversation with [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} to change [her]_{352-madame colonna} determination . As [her]_{329-coningsby} mind was not very ingenious [she]_{329-coningsby} did not see questions in those various lights which make [us]_7822-us at the same time infirm of purpose and tolerant . What [she]_{329-coningsby} fancied ought to be done , [she]_{329-coningsby} fancied must be done ; for [she]_{329-coningsby} perceived no middle course or alternative . For the rest , [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} 's carriage towards [her]_{329-coningsby} gave [her]_{329-coningsby} little discomfort . Besides [she]_{329-coningsby} [herself]_{329-coningsby} though good - natured , was obstinate . [Her]_{329-coningsby} feelings were not very acute ; nothing much vexed [her]_{329-coningsby} . As long as [she]_{329-coningsby} had fine dresses , good dinners , and opera boxes , [she]_{329-coningsby} could bear [her]_{329-coningsby} plans to be crossed like [a philosopher]_{7823-a philosopher} ; and [her]_{329-coningsby} consolation under [her]_{329-coningsby} unaccomplished devices was [her]_{329-coningsby} admirable consistency , which always assured [her]_{329-coningsby} that [her]_{329-coningsby} projects were wise , though unfulfilled . [She]_{329-coningsby} broke [her]_{329-coningsby} purpose to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} that [she]_{329-coningsby} might gain not only [his]_{317-mr. rigby} adhesion to [her]_{329-coningsby} views , but [his]_{317-mr. rigby} assistance in achieving them . As [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} in [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's estimation exercised more influence over [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} than [any other individual]_{7824-any other individual} , faithful to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} policy or practice , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} agreed with all [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} 's plans and wishes , and volunteered instantly to further them . As for [the Prince]_{1289-the prince} , [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} wife]_{1760-his wife} never consulted [him]_{317-mr. rigby} on any subject , nor did [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wish to be consulted . On the contrary , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had no opinion about anything . All that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} required was that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} should be surrounded by what contributed to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} personal enjoyment , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} should never be troubled , and that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} should have billiards . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was not inexpert in field - sports , rode indeed very well for [an Italian]_{7827-an italian} , but [he]_{317-mr. rigby} never cared to be out of doors ; and there was [only one room in the interior which passionately interested [him]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{7828-only one room in the interior which passionately interested him} . It was where the echoing balls denoted the sweeping hazard or the effective cannonade . That was [the chamber where [the Prince Colonna]_350-lucretia literally existed]_{7829-the chamber where the prince colonna literally existed} . Half an hour after breakfast [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was in [the billiard room]_{7830-the billiard room} ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} never quitted [it]_{7830-the billiard room} until [he]_{317-mr. rigby} dressed for dinner ; and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} generally contrived , while [the world]_{971-the world} were amused or amusing [themselves]_{971-the world} at the comedy or in the dance , to steal down with [some congenial sprites]_{7832-some congenial sprites} to [the magical and illumined chamber]_{7833-the magical and illumined chamber} , and use [his]_{317-mr. rigby} cue until bedtime . Faithful to [her]_7834-her first impressions , [Lucretia]_350-lucretia had made no difference in [her]_7834-her demeanour to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to that which [she]_7834-her offered to [the other guests]_{7835-the other guests} . Polite , but uncommunicative ; ready to answer , but never originating conversation ; [she]_7834-her charmed [him]_{317-mr. rigby} as little by [her]_7834-her manner as by [[her]_7834-her person]_{3026-her person} ; and after some attempts not very painstaking to interest [her]_7834-her , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had ceased to address [her]_7834-her . The day passed by with only a faint recognition between [them]_7837-them ; even that sometimes omitted . When however [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} observed that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had become [one of [the most notable persons in [the castle]_{7359-the castle}]_{7839-the most notable persons in the castle}]_{7838-one of the most notable persons in the castle} ; when [she]_{329-coningsby} heard everywhere of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} talents and accomplishments , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} beauty and grace and great acquirements , and perceived that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was courted by [all]_6024-all ; that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} omitted no occasion publicly to evince towards [him]_{317-mr. rigby} [his]_{317-mr. rigby} regard and consideration ; that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} seemed generally looked upon in the light of [[[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's heir]_{7843-his grandfather 's heir} , and that [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} , more learned in that respect than [any lady in [the kingdom]_{6537-the kingdom}]_{7844-any lady in the kingdom} , was heard more than once to regret that [she]_{605-lady st. julians} had not brought [another daughter]_{7846-another daughter} with [her]_{605-lady st. julians} , [Clara Isabella]_635-isabella as well as [Augustina]_{605-lady st. julians} ; [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia began to imagine that [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} after all , might not be so extravagant in [her]_{352-madame colonna} purpose , as [she]_350-lucretia had first supposed . [She]_350-lucretia therefore surprised [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with the almost affectionate moroseness with which , while [she]_350-lucretia hated to sing , [she]_350-lucretia yet found pleasure in singing for [him]_{317-mr. rigby} alone . And it is impossible to say what might not have been the next move in [her]_350-lucretia tactics in this respect , had not the very night on which [she]_350-lucretia had resolved to commence the enchantment of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , introduced to [[her]_350-lucretia [Sidonia]_642-sidonia]_{7847-her sidonia} . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia met [her]_350-lucretia fate as [she]_350-lucretia encountered the dark still glance of [the friend of [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} . [He]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} too beheld [a woman]_{1271-a woman} unlike [other women]_{7850-other women} , and with [his]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} fine experience both as [a man]_{1198-a man} and [a physiologist]_{7852-a physiologist} felt that [he]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} was in the presence of [no ordinary organization]_{7853-no ordinary organization} . From the evening of [his]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} introduction , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia sought [the society of [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia]_{7854-the society of the princess lucretia} . [He]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} could not complain of [her]_{7847-her sidonia} reserve . [She]_{7847-her sidonia} threw out [her]_{7847-her sidonia} mind in various and highly cultivated intelligence . [He]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} recognised in [her]_{7847-her sidonia} a deep and subtile spirit , considerable reading for [a woman]_{1271-a woman} , habits of thought , and a soul passionate and daring . [She]_{7847-her sidonia} resolved to subdued one whose appreciation [she]_{7847-her sidonia} had gained , and who had subdued [her]_{7847-her sidonia} . The profound meaning and the calm manner of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia combined to quell [her]_{7847-her sidonia} spirit . [She]_{7847-her sidonia} struggled against the spell . [She]_{7847-her sidonia} tried to rival [his]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} power ; to cope with [him]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} , and with the same weapons . But prompt as was [her]_{7847-her sidonia} thought and bright as was its expression , [her]_{7847-her sidonia} heart beat in tumult ; and with all [her]_{7847-her sidonia} apparent serenity , [her]_{7847-her sidonia} agitated soul was the prey of absorbing passion . [She]_{7847-her sidonia} could not contend with [that intelligent , yet inscrutable , eye]_{7856-that intelligent , yet inscrutable , eye} ; with that manner so full of interest and respect , and yet so tranquil . Besides [they]_7857-they were not on equal terms . Here was [a girl]_{2456-a girl} contending with [a man learned in the world]_{7859-a man learned in the world} 's way . Between [Sidonia]_642-sidonia and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [there]_878-there at once occurred companionship . The morning after [his]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} arrival [they]_7857-they went out shooting together . After a long ramble [they]_7857-they would stretch [themselves]_7857-they on the turf under a shady tree , often by the side some brook where [the cresses]_{7861-the cresses} grow , that added a luxury to [their]_7857-they sporting meal , and then [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would lead [their]_7857-they conversation to some subject on which [Sidonia]_642-sidonia would pour out [his]_642-sidonia mind with all that depth of reflection , variety of knowledge , and richness of illustrative memory , which distinguished [him]_642-sidonia ; and which offered so striking a contrast to the sharp talent , the shallow information , and the worldly cunning that make [a Rigby]_{7862-a rigby} . This fellowship between [Sidonia]_642-sidonia and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} elevated the latter still more in the estimation of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , and rendered [her]_{329-coningsby} still more desirous of gaining [his]_{7848-the friend of lord eskdale} good will and opinion . A great friendship seemed to have arisen between [them]_7857-they , and [the world]_{971-the world} began to believe that there must be some foundations for [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} 's inuendoes . [That lady]_{7749-that lady} [herself]_{7749-that lady} was not in the least alarmed by the attention which [Sidonia]_642-sidonia paid [[her]_{7749-that lady} step - daughter]_{7807-her step - daughter} . It was of course well - known that [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was not [a marrying man]_{7866-a marrying man} . [He]_642-sidonia was however [a great friend of [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{7867-a great friend of mr. coningsby} , [his]_642-sidonia presence and society brought [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} more together ; and however flattered [[her]_{7749-that lady} daughter]_{2284-her daughter} might be for the moment by [Sidonia]_642-sidonia 's homage , still as [she]_{7749-that lady} would ultimately find out , if indeed [she]_{7749-that lady} ever cared so to do , that [Sidonia]_642-sidonia could only be [[her]_{7749-that lady} admirer]_{7869-her admirer} , [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} had no kind of doubt , that ultimately [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would be [[Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} 's husband]_{7870-lucretia 's husband} , as [she]_{7749-that lady} had arranged from the first . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia was [a fine horsewoman]_{7871-a fine horsewoman} , though [she]_350-lucretia rarely joined the various riding - parties that were daily formed at [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} . Often indeed , attended only by [[her]_350-lucretia groom]_{7873-her groom} , [she]_350-lucretia met [the equestrians]_{7874-the equestrians} . Now [she]_350-lucretia would ride with [Sidonia]_642-sidonia and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and as [a female companion]_{7875-a female companion} was indispensable , [she]_350-lucretia insisted upon "_{[329-coningsby]} La Petite " accompanying [her]_350-lucretia . This was a fearful trial for [Flora]_612-flora , but [she]_350-lucretia encountered it , encouraged by the kind solicitude of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who always seemed [[her]_350-lucretia friend]_{7876-her friend} . Very shortly after the arrival of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , [the Archduke]_{7478-the archduke} and [[his]_{7478-the archduke} suite]_{3049-his suite} quitted [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} , which had been [[[His]_{7478-the archduke} Highness]_{1299-his highness} 's head - quarters]_{7881-his highness 's head - quarters} during [his]_{7478-the archduke} visit to [the manufacturing districts]_{1308-the manufacturing districts} ; but no other great change in [the assembled company]_{7883-the assembled company} occurred for some little time . "_[3425-you] [You]_3425-you will observe one curious trait , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[329-coningsby]} in the history of [this country]_{5794-this country} ; the depositary of power is always unpopular , all combine against it , always it falls . Power was deposited in [the great Barons]_{3427-the great barons} ; the Church using [the King]_{5706-the king} for [its]_3429-its instrument crushed [the great Barons]_{3427-the great barons} . Power was deposited in [the Church]_{1228-the church} ; [the King]_{5706-the king} bribing [the Parliament]_{6300-the parliament} plundered [the Church]_{1228-the church} . Power was deposited in [the King]_{5706-the king} ; [the Parliament]_{71-the parliament} using [the People]_{1127-the people} beheaded [the King]_{5706-the king} , expelled [the King]_{5706-the king} , changed [the King]_{5706-the king} , and finally , for [a King]_{2221-a king} substituted [an administrative officer]_{3441-an administrative officer} . For one hundred and fifty years Power has been deposited in [the Parliament]_{6300-the parliament} , and for the last sixty or seventy years it has been becoming more and more unpopular . In 1830 it was endeavoured by a reconstruction to regain the popular affection ; but in truth , as [the Parliament]_{71-the parliament} then only made itself more powerful , it has only become more odious . As [we]_3443-our see that [the Barons]_{1512-the barons} , [the Church]_{33-the church} , [the King]_{5706-the king} , have in turn devoured [each other]_{1752-each other} , and that [the Parliament]_{6300-the parliament} , [the last devourer]_{3448-the last devourer} , remains , it is impossible to resist the impression that this body also is doomed to be destroyed , and [he]_3449-he is [a sagacious statesman who may detect in what form and in what quarter the great consumer]_{3450-a sagacious statesman who may detect in what form and in what quarter the great consumer} will arise . " "_[3451-you] [You]_3451-you take then a dark view of [our]_3443-our position ? " "_[3451-you] Troubled not dark . [I]_0-i do not ascribe to political institutions that paramount influence which it is the feeling of this age to attribute to [them]_3452-them . The Senate that confronted [Brennus]_669-brennus in [the Forum]_{3453-the forum} was the same body that registered in an after age the ribald decrees of [a Nero]_{3454-a nero} . Trial by [jury]_3455-jury , for example , is looked upon by all as the Palladium of [our]_3443-our liberties ; yet [a jury]_{3456-a jury} at a very recent period of [our]_3443-our own history , the reign of [Charles II]_{670-charles ii} . was [a tribunal as iniquitous as the Inquisition]_{3457-a tribunal as iniquitous as the inquisition} . " And a graver expression stole over the countenance of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia as [he]_625-sidonia remembered what that Inquisition had operated on [his]_625-sidonia own race and [his]_625-sidonia own destiny . "_{[3457-a tribunal as iniquitous as the inquisition]} There are families in [this country]_{5794-this country} , " [he]_625-sidonia continued , "_{[3457-a tribunal as iniquitous as the inquisition]} of both [the great historical parties]_{3459-the great historical parties} , that in the persecution of [[their]_{3459-the great historical parties} houses]_{3460-their houses} , the murder and proscription of [some of [[their]_{3459-the great historical parties} most illustrious members]_{3462-their most illustrious members}]_{3461-some of their most illustrious members} , found [judges]_3463-judges as unjust and relentless in [an open jury of [[their]_3463-judges countrymen]_{6556-their countrymen} , as [we]_3443-our did in [the conclaves of [Madrid]_187-madrid and [Seville]_155-seville]_{3466-the conclaves of madrid and seville}]_{3464-an open jury of their countrymen , as we did in the conclaves of madrid and seville} . " "_[3467-you] Where then would [you]_3467-you look for hope ? " "_[3467-you] In what is more powerful than laws and institutions , and without which the best laws and the most skilful institutions may be a dead letter , or the very means of tyranny ; in the national character . It is not in the increased feebleness of [[its]_{5794-this country} institutions]_{3468-its institutions} that [I]_0-i see the peril of [England]_10-england ; it is in the decline of [its]_{5794-this country} character as [a community]_{3469-a community} . " "_[3467-you] And yet [you]_3467-you could scarcely describe this as an age of corruption ? " "_[3467-you] Not of political corruption . But it is an age of social disorganisation , for more dangerous in its consequences , because far more extensive . [You]_3470-you may have a corrupt government and [a pure community]_{3471-a pure community} ; [you]_3470-you may have [a corrupt community]_{3472-a corrupt community} and a pure administration . Which would [you]_3470-you elect ? " "_[3470-you] Neither , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish to see [a people full of faith]_{3473-a people full of faith} , and [a government full of duty]_{3474-a government full of duty} . " "_[0-i] Rely upon it , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_[0-i] that [England]_10-england should think more of [the community]_{1518-the community} and less of [the government]_{930-the government} . " "_[0-i] But tell [me]_0-i , what do [you]_3470-you understand by the term national character ? " "_[3470-you] A character is an assemblage of qualities ; the character of [England]_10-england should be an assemblage of great qualities . " "_[0-i] But [we]_3477-we can not deny that [the English]_{540-the english} have great virtues . " "_{[540-the english]} The civilisation of a thousand years must produce great virtues : but [we]_3477-we are speaking of the decline of public virtue , not its existence . " "_[3467-you] In what then do [you]_3467-you trace that decline ? " "_[3467-you] In the fact that [the various classes of [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{3478-the various classes of this country} are arrayed against each other . " "_[3467-you] But to what do [you]_3467-you attribute those reciprocal hostilities ? " "_[3467-you] Not entirely , not even principally , to those economical causes of which [we]_3477-we hear so much . [I]_0-i look upon all such as secondary causes which in a certain degree must always exist ; which obtrude themselves in troubled times ; and which at all times it is the business of [wise statesmen]_{3480-wise statesmen} to watch , to regulate , to ameliorate , to modify . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am speaking to elicit truth , not to maintain opinions , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_[0-i] for [I]_0-i have none , " [he]_0-i added mournfully . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_[0-i] that there is no error so vulgar as to believe that revolutions are occasioned by economical causes . [They]_3481-they come in , doubtless , very often to precipitate a catastrophe ; very rarely do [they]_3481-they occasion one . [I]_0-i know no period , for example , when physical comfort was more diffused in [England]_10-england than in [1640]_3482-1640 . [England]_10-england had a moderate population , a very improved agriculture , a rich commerce ; yet [she]_10-england was on the eve of the greatest and most violent changes that [she]_10-england has as yet experienced . " "_[10-england] That was a religious movement . " "_[10-england] Admit it ; the cause then was not physical . The imagination of [England]_10-england rose against [the government]_{930-the government} . It proves then that when that faculty is astir in [a nation]_{6163-a nation} , it will sacrifice even physical comfort to follow [its]_{6163-a nation} impulses . " "_[3485-you] Do [you]_3485-you think then there is a wild desire for extensive political change in [the country]_{5717-the country} ? " "_[3485-you] Hardly that : [England]_10-england is perplexed at the present moment , not inventive . That will be the next phasis in [her]_10-england moral state , and to that [I]_0-i wish to draw [your]_3485-you thoughts . For [myself]_0-i while [I]_0-i ascribe little influence to physical causes for the production of this perplexity , [I]_0-i am still less of opinion that it can be removed by any new disposition of political power . It would only aggravate the evil . That would be recurring to the old error of supposing [you]_3485-you can necessarily find national content in political institutions . [A political institution]_{3487-a political institution} is a machine ; the motive power is the national character . With that it rests , whether the machine will benefit [society]_3256-society , or destroy it . Society in [this country]_{5794-this country} is perplexed , almost paralyzed ; in time it will move , and it will devise . How are the elements of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} to be blended again together ? In what spirit is that reorganisation to take place ? " "_{[3492-the platonists]} To know that would be to know every thing . " "_{[3492-the platonists]} At least let [us]_3491-we free [ourselves]_3491-we from the double ignorance of [the Platonists]_{3492-the platonists} . Let [us]_3491-we not be ignorant that [we]_3491-we are ignorant . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have emancipated [myself]_0-i from that darkness for a long time , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] Long has [my]_0-i mind been musing over these thoughts , but to [me]_0-i all is still obscurity . " "_[0-i] In [this country]_{5794-this country} , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_[0-i] since the peace , there has been an attempt to advocate a reconstruction of society on a purely rational basis . The principle of Utility has been powerfully developed . [I]_0-i speak not with lightness of the labours of [the disciples of that school]_{3494-the disciples of that school} . [I]_0-i bow to intellect in every form : and [we]_3491-we should be grateful to [any school of philosophers]_{3495-any school of philosophers} even if [we]_3491-we disagree with [them]_{3495-any school of philosophers} ; doubly grateful in [this country]_{5794-this country} , where for so long a period [[our]_3491-we statesmen]_{3497-our statesmen} were in so pitiable an arrear of public intelligence . There has been an attempt to reconstruct society on a basis of material motives and calculations . [It]_3498-it has failed . [It]_3498-it must ultimately have failed under any circumstances ; [its]_3498-it failure in [an ancient and densely peopled kingdom]_{3499-an ancient and densely peopled kingdom} was inevitable . How limited is human reason , [the profoundest inquirers]_{3500-the profoundest inquirers} are most conscious . [We]_3491-we are not indebted to the Reason of [man]_1251-man for any of the great achievements which are the landmarks of human action and human progress . It was not Reason that besieged [Troy]_203-troy ; it was not Reason that sent forth [the Saracen]_{3502-the saracen} from [the Desart]_{632-the desart} to conquer [the world]_{971-the world} ; that inspired the Crusades ; that instituted the Monastic orders ; it was not Reason that produced [the Jesuits]_{3504-the jesuits} ; above all , it was not Reason that created the French Revolution . [Man]_482-man is only truly great when [he]_482-man acts from the passions ; never irresistible but when [he]_482-man appeals to the Imagination . Even [Mormon]_671-mormon counts more votaries than [Bentham]_672-bentham . " "_[671-mormon] And [you]_3505-you think then that as [Imagination]_{673-imagination} once subdued [the State]_{1474-the state} , Imagination may now save it ? " "_[1251-man] [Man]_1251-man is made to adore and to obey : but if [you]_3505-you will not command [him]_1251-man ; if [you]_3505-you give [him]_1251-man nothing to worship ; [he]_1251-man will fashion [his]_1251-man own divinities , and find a chieftain in [his]_1251-man own passions . " "_{[3510-sectaries]} But where can [we]_3508-we find faith in [a nation of [sectaries]_{3510-sectaries}]_{3509-a nation of sectaries} ? Who can feel loyalty to [a Sovereign of [Downing Street]_{72-downing street}]_{3511-a sovereign of downing street} ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i speak of the eternal principles of human nature ; [you]_3505-you answer [me]_0-i with the passing accidents of the hour . Sects rise and sects disappear . Where are [the Fifth - Monarchy men]_{3512-the fifth - monarchy men} ? [England]_10-england is governed by [Downing Street]_{72-downing street} ; once [it]_10-england was governed by [Alfred]_{488-frederick} and [Elizabeth]_{674-elizabeth} . " About this time a steeple - chase in [the West of [England]_10-england]_{7884-the west of england} had attracted considerable attention . This sport was then of recent introduction in [England]_10-england , and is in fact an importation of Irish growth , although it has flourished in [[our]_3508-we soil]_{7885-our soil} . [A young guardsman who was then a guest at [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} , and who had been in garrison in [Ireland]_70-ireland]_{7886-a young guardsman who was then a guest at the castle , and who had been in garrison in ireland} , had some experience of this pastime in [the Kildare country]_{7888-the kildare country} , and [he]_{7886-a young guardsman who was then a guest at the castle , and who had been in garrison in ireland} proposed that [they]_7889-they should have a steeple chase at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . This was a suggestion very agreeable to the [Marquess of Beaumanoir]_{623-the marquess} celebrated for [his]_{623-the marquess} feats of horsemanship , and indeed to [most of [the guests]_{1427-the guests}]_{7890-most of the guests} . It was agreed that the race should come off at once , before any of [the present company , many of whom gave symptoms of being on the wing]_{7892-the present company , many of whom gave symptoms of being on the wing} , had quitted [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} . [The young guardsman]_{7894-the young guardsman} and [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} had surveyed [the country]_{5717-the country} , and had selected a tract which [they]_7889-they esteemed very appropriate for the scene of action . From [a hill of common land]_{7896-a hill of common land} [you]_7897-you looked down upon [the valley of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} richly cultivated]_{7898-the valley of coningsby richly cultivated} ; deeply ditched and stiffly fenced ; [the valley]_{2096-the valley} was bounded by another rising ground , and the scene was admirably calculated to give an extensive view to a multitude . The distance along [the valley]_{2096-the valley} was to be two miles out , and [home]_1156-home again ; the starting post being also the winning post , and the flags which were placed on every fence that the horses were to pass , were to be passed on the left hand of [the rider]_{2123-the rider} both going and coming ; so that although the horses had to leap the same fences forward and backward , [they]_7889-they could not come over [the same place]_{7903-the same place} twice . In the last field before [they]_7889-they turned , was [a brook]_{7904-a brook} seventeen feet clear from side to side , with good taking off on both banks . This was the critical venture . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} highly approved the scheme , but mentioned that the sweepstakes must be moderate and open to [the whole county]_{7905-the whole county} . [The neighbourhood]_{2967-the neighbourhood} had a week of preparation , and the entries for the Coningsby steeple - chase were numerous . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} after a reserve for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} own account placed [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} stable]_{7907-his stable} at the service of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} guests]_{1425-his guests} . For [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} [he]_{328-lord monmouth} offered to back [his]_{328-lord monmouth} horse , [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} , which was to be ridden by [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} . Now nothing was spoken or thought of at [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} except the coming sport . [The ladies]_{1281-the ladies} shared the general excitement . [They]_{1281-the ladies} embroidered handkerchiefs , and scarfs , and gloves , with the respective colours of [the rivals]_{7911-the rivals} , and tried to make jockey - caps . [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} postponed [her]_{605-lady st. julians} intended departure in consequence . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} wished that some means could be contrived by which [they]_7912-they might all win . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia with [the other competitors]_{7913-the other competitors} had ridden over [the country]_{5717-the country} , and marked well the points ; [he]_642-sidonia glanced rather sharply at [the brook]_{7915-the brook} , and on [his]_642-sidonia return to [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} [he]_642-sidonia sent a despatch for some of [his]_642-sidonia stud . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was all anxiety to win . [He]_{1136-his grandson} was proud of the confidence of [[his]_{1136-his grandson} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} in backing [him]_{1136-his grandson} . [He]_{1136-his grandson} had [a powerful horse]_{7918-a powerful horse} and [a first - rate fencer]_{7919-a first - rate fencer} , and [he]_{1136-his grandson} was resolved [himself]_{1136-his grandson} not to flinch . On the night before the race retiring somewhat earlier than usual to [[his]_{1136-his grandson} chamber]_{7920-his chamber} , [he]_{1136-his grandson} observed on [his]_{1136-his grandson} dressing - table a small packet addressed to [his]_{1136-his grandson} name , and in an unknown hand - writing . Opening it [he]_{1136-his grandson} found a very pretty jockey whip embroidered with [his]_{1136-his grandson} colours of pink and white . This was a perplexing circumstance , but [he]_{1136-his grandson} fancied it on the whole a happy omen . And who was [the donor]_{7921-the donor} ? Certainly not [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia , for [he]_{1136-his grandson} had observed [her]_350-lucretia fashioning some maroon ribands which were the colours of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . It could scarcely be from [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} . Perhaps [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} to please — [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} ? Thinking over this incident [he]_{1136-his grandson} fell asleep . The morning before the race [Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's horses arrived . [All]_6024-all went to examine [them]_7924-them at [the stables]_{7925-the stables} . Among [them]_7924-them was [an Arab mare]_{7926-an arab mare} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} recognised [the Daughter of the Star]_{6775-the daughter of the star} . [She]_{6775-the daughter of the star} was greatly admired for [her]_{6775-the daughter of the star} points ; but [Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} whispered to [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} that [she]_{6775-the daughter of the star} never could do the work . "_{[674-elizabeth]} But [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} says [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} is all for speed against strength in these affairs , " said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} . [Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} smiled incredulously . The night before the race it rained heavily . "_{[374-lord beaumanoir]} [I]_0-i take it [the country]_{5717-the country} will not be very like [the desarts of [Arabia]_111-arabia]_{3514-the desarts of arabia} , " said [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} with a knowing look to [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , who was noting a bet in [his]_{562-mr. melton} memorandum book . The morning was very fine , clear and sunny , with a soft western breeze . [The starting post]_{7928-the starting post} was about three miles from [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} ; but long before the hour , [the surrounding hills]_{7930-the surrounding hills} were covered with [people]_3373-people ; [squire]_7932-squire and [farmer]_7933-farmer ; with no lack of [[their]_3373-people wives]_{7934-their wives} and [daughters]_{5785-daughters} ; [many a hind]_{7936-many a hind} in [his]_{7936-many a hind} smock - frock , and [many an "_[0-i] operative " from [the neighbouring factories]_{7938-the neighbouring factories}]_{7937-many an " operative " from the neighbouring factories} . The "_{[7939-gentlemen riders "]} [gentlemen riders "]_{7939-gentlemen riders "} gradually arrived . The entries were very numerous , though it was understood that not more than a dozen would start , and half of these were [the guests of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{7940-the guests of lord monmouth} . At half - past one the cortège from [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} arrived , and took up the post which had been prepared for [them]_{7939-gentlemen riders "} on [the summit of [the hill]_{2568-the hill}]_{7942-the summit of the hill} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was very much cheered on [his]_{328-lord monmouth} arrival . In [the carriage]_{1167-the carriage} with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} were [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} and [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia , [Lady Gaythorpe]_{615-the good - tempered lady gaythorpe} , [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} , accompanied by [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} and [other cavaliers]_{7945-other cavaliers} , formed [a brilliant company]_{7946-a brilliant company} . There was [scarcely a domestic in [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} who was not [there]_878-there]_{7947-scarcely a domestic in the castle who was not there} . [The comedians]_{7950-the comedians} indeed did not care to come , but [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} prevailed upon [Flora]_612-flora to drive with [him]_{607-villebecque} to the race in [a buggy [he]_{607-villebecque} borrowed of [the steward]_{7952-the steward}]_{7951-a buggy he borrowed of the steward} . The start was to be at two o'clock . [The "_{[7939-gentlemen riders "]} gentlemen jockeys "]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} are mustered . Never were [riders mounted and appointed in better style]_{7954-riders mounted and appointed in better style} . [The stewards]_{7955-the stewards} and [the clerk of the course]_{7956-the clerk of the course} attend [them]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} to the starting - post . There [they]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} are now assembled . [Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} adjusts [his]_{607-villebecque} stirrup - leathers ; [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} ties a knot in [his]_{562-mr. melton} bridle . In a few moments , the irrevocable monosyllable will be uttered . The bugle sounds for [them]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} to face about : [the Clerk of the Course]_{7956-the clerk of the course} sings out : "_{[5708-gentlemen]} [Gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} , are [you]_{5708-gentlemen} all ready ? " No objection made , the word given to go , and [fifteen riders]_{7958-fifteen riders} start in excellent style . [Prince Colonna]_350-lucretia , who rode like [Prince Rupert]_{675-prince rupert} , took the lead , followed close by a stout yeoman on an old white horse of great provincial celebrity , who made steady running , and from [his]_{607-villebecque} appearance and action , [a dangerous customer]_{7959-a dangerous customer} . The rest , with two exceptions , followed in a cluster at no great distance , and in this order [they]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} continued with very slight variation for the two first miles , though the fences were frequent and one or two of them awkward . Indeed they appeared more like horses running over a course than over [a country]_{6154-a country} . The two exceptions were [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} on [his]_{374-lord beaumanoir} horse [Sunbeam]_536-sunbeam and [Sidonia]_642-sidonia on [the Arab]_{204-the arab} . [These]_7961-these kept somewhat slightly in the rear . Almost in this wise [they]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} approached [the dreaded brook]_{7962-the dreaded brook} . Indeed with the exception of [the last two riders who were about thirty yards behind]_{7963-the last two riders who were about thirty yards behind} , it seemed that [you]_7964-you might have covered the rest of [the field]_{2526-the field} with a cloak . [They]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} arrived at [the brook]_{7915-the brook} at the same moment : seventeen feet of water between [strong sound banks]_{7967-strong sound banks} is no holiday work ; but [they]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} charged with unfaltering intrepidity . But what a revolution in [their]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} spirited order did that instant produce ! [A masked battery of cannister and grape]_{7968-a masked battery of cannister and grape} could not have achieved more terrible execution . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} alone clearly lighted on [the opposing bank]_{7969-the opposing bank} ; but for [the rest of [them]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "}]_{7970-the rest of them} , it seemed for a moment , that [they]_{7953-the " gentlemen jockeys "} were all in the middle of [the brook]_{7915-the brook} , one over another , splashing , kicking , swearing ; [every one]_{1328-every one} trying to get out and keep [others]_1294-others in . [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} and [the stout yeoman]_{7974-the stout yeoman} regained [their]_{7963-the last two riders who were about thirty yards behind} saddles and were soon again in chace . [The Prince]_{1289-the prince} lost [his]_{1289-the prince} horse , and was not alone in [his]_{1289-the prince} misfortune . [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} lay on [his]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} back with a horse across [his]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} diaphragm ; only [his]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} head above the water , and [his]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} mouth full of chick - weed and dock leaves . And if help had not been at hand , [he]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} and several others might have remained struggling in [their]_{7963-the last two riders who were about thirty yards behind} watery bed for a considerable period . In the midst of this turmoil , [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} and [Sidonia]_642-sidonia at the same moment cleared [the brook]_{7915-the brook} . Affairs now became very interesting . All heads were now turned to the winning post . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was in front ; [Sidonia]_642-sidonia and [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} following ; [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} had gone the wrong side of a flag , and [the stout yeoman]_{7974-the stout yeoman} , though close at hand , was already trusting much to [his]_{7974-the stout yeoman} spurs . In the extreme distance might be detected [three or four stragglers]_{7980-three or four stragglers} . Thus [they]_{7980-three or four stragglers} continued until within [three fields of the winning post]_{7981-three fields of the winning post} . [A ploughed field]_{7982-a ploughed field} finished [the old white horse]_{7983-the old white horse} ; [the yeoman]_{7984-the yeoman} stuck [his]_{7984-the yeoman} spurs to the rowels , but the only effect of the experiment was , that the horse stood stock still . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , and [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} were now altogether . [The winning post]_{7986-the winning post} is in sight , and a high and strong gate leads to [the last field]_{7987-the last field} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} gallantly dashed forward and sent [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} at the gate , but [he]_{7974-the stout yeoman} had over - estimated [his]_{7974-the stout yeoman} horse 's powers at this point of the game , and a rattling fall was the consequence : however , [horse]_7988-horse and [rider]_7989-rider were both on the right side , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was in [his]_{7974-the stout yeoman} saddle again , and near at hand . It seemed that [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} was winning . There was only one more fence ; and that [the foot people]_{7991-the foot people} had made a breach in by the side of a gate post and wide enough , as was said , for a broad wheel waggon to travel by . Instead of passing straight over this gap , [Sunbeam]_536-sunbeam swerved against the gate and threw [[his]_536-sunbeam rider]_{7992-his rider} . This was decisive . [The Daughter of the Star , who was still going beautifully , pulling freely]_{7993-the daughter of the star , who was still going beautifully , pulling freely} , and [[her]_{7993-the daughter of the star , who was still going beautifully , pulling freely} jockey]_{7994-her jockey} sitting still , sprang over the gap and went in first , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} on [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} being placed second . The distance measured was about four miles ; there were thirty - nine leaps and it was done under fifteen minutes . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was well content with the prowess of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} , and [his]_{328-lord monmouth} extreme cordiality consoled [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} under a defeat , which was very vexatious . It was some alleviation that [he]_{7974-the stout yeoman} was beaten by [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} even shed tears at [[her]_{352-madame colonna} young friend]_{7996-her young friend} 's disappointment , and mourned it especially for [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , who had said nothing , though a flush might be observed on [her]_{329-coningsby} usually pale countenance . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} who had betted was so extremely excited by the whole affair , especially during the last three minutes , that [he]_{607-villebecque} quite forgot [[his]_{607-villebecque} quiet companion]_{7997-his quiet companion} , and when [he]_{607-villebecque} looked round [he]_{607-villebecque} found [Flora]_612-flora fainting . "_{[5708-gentlemen]} [You]_3516-you rode well , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_{[5708-gentlemen]} but [your]_3516-you horse was more strong than swift . After all this thing is a race ; and notwithstanding [Solomon]_676-solomon , in a race speed must win . " Notwithstanding the fatigues of the morning , the evening was past with great gaiety at [the castle]_{7359-the castle} . [The gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} all vowed , that far from being inconvenienced by [their]_{2464-the gentlemen} mishaps , [they]_{2464-the gentlemen} felt , on the whole , rather better for [them]_{2464-the gentlemen} . [Mr. Guy Flouncey]_{618-mr. guy flouncey} indeed did not seem quite so limber and flexible as usual ; and [the young guardsman , who had previously discoursed in an almost alarming style of the perils and feats of the Kildare country]_{8000-the young guardsman , who had previously discoursed in an almost alarming style of the perils and feats of the kildare country} , had subsided into a remarkable reserve . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} beckoned to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to sit by [him]_{328-lord monmouth} on the sofa , and spoke of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} approaching University life . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} gave [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} a great deal of good advice : told [him]_{1136-his grandson} to avoid drinking , especially if [he]_{1136-his grandson} ever chanced to play cards , which [he]_{1136-his grandson} hoped [he]_{1136-his grandson} never would ; urged the expediency of never borrowing money , and of confining [his]_{1136-his grandson} loans to small sums and then only to friends of whom [he]_{1136-his grandson} wished to get rid ; most particularly impressed on [him]_{1136-his grandson} never to permit [his]_{1136-his grandson} feelings to be engaged by [any woman]_{8002-any woman} ; [nobody]_880-nobody , [he]_{1136-his grandson} assured [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , despised that weakness more than [women]_2299-women [themselves]_2299-women . Indeed feeling of any kind did not suit the present age — it was not bon ton ; and in some degree always made [a man]_{1198-a man} ridiculous . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was always to have before [him]_{1136-his grandson} the possible catastrophe of becoming ridiculous . It was the test of conduct , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} said ; a fear of becoming ridiculous is the best guide in life , and will save [a man]_{1198-a man} from all sorts of scrapes . For the rest , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was to appear at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} as became [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's favourite grandson]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} . [[His]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} had opened an account for [him]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} with Drummonds on whom [he]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} was to draw for [his]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} very considerable allowance ; and if by any chance [he]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} found [himself]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} in a scrape , no matter of what kind , [he]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} was to be sure to write to [[his]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , who would certainly get [him]_{8007-lord monmouth 's favourite grandson} out of it . "_[3517-your] [Your]_3517-your departure is sudden , " said [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia in a low deep tone to [Sidonia]_642-sidonia who was sitting by [her]_350-lucretia side and screened from general observation by [the waltzers who whirled by]_{8010-the waltzers who whirled by} . "_[3517-your] Departures should be sudden . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not like departures , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[0-i] Nor did [the Queen of [Sheba]_205-sheba]_{3518-the queen of sheba} when [she]_{3518-the queen of sheba} quitted [Solomon]_676-solomon . [You]_3517-your know what [she]_{3518-the queen of sheba} did ? " "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} Tell [me]_0-i . " "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} [She]_{3518-the queen of sheba} wept very much , and let one of [the King]_{5706-the king} 's birds fly into [the garden]_{3520-the garden} . ' [You]_3517-your are freed from [your]_3517-your cage , ' [she]_{3518-the queen of sheba} said ; ' but [I]_0-i am going back to [mine]_0-i . ' " "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} But [you]_3517-your never weep , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_[3517-your] Never . " "_[3517-your] And are always free ? " "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} So are [men in the Desart]_{3521-men in the desart} . " "_{[3521-men in the desart]} But [your]_3517-your life is not a Desart . " "_{[632-the desart]} It at least resembles [the Desart]_{632-the desart} in one respect — it is useless . " "_{[632-the desart]} The only useless life is [woman]_2314-woman 's . " "_[2314-woman] Yet there have been [heroines]_{3523-heroines} , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[3523-heroines]} [The Queen of [Sheba]_205-sheba]_{3518-the queen of sheba} , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} smiling . "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} A favourite of [mine]_3525-mine , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} And why was [she]_{3518-the queen of sheba} a favourite of [yours]_3525-mine ? " rather eagerly inquired [Lucretia]_350-lucretia . "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} Because [she]_{3518-the queen of sheba} thought deeply , talked finely , and moved gracefully . " "_{[3518-the queen of sheba]} And yet might be [a very unfeeling dame]_{3526-a very unfeeling dame} at the same time , " said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . "_{[3526-a very unfeeling dame]} [I]_0-i never thought of that , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] The heart apparently does not reckon in [your]_3517-your philosophy . " "_[0-i] What [we]_3527-we call the heart , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_[0-i] is a nervous sensation like shyness which gradually disappears in society . It is fervent in the nursery , strong in the domestic circle , tumultuous at [school]_1082-school . The affections are [the children of ignorance]_{3529-the children of ignorance} ; when the horizon of [our]_3527-we experience expands , and models multiply , love and admiration imperceptibly vanish . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i fear the horizon of [your]_3517-your experience has very greatly expanded . With [your]_3517-your opinions , what charm can there be in life ? " "_[3517-your] The sense of existence . " "_[3517-your] So [Sidonia]_642-sidonia is off to - morrow , [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} Hah ! " said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [I]_0-i must get [him]_3530-him to breakfast with [me]_0-i before [he]_3530-him goes . " [The party]_{5724-the party} broke up . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} who had heard [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} announce [Sidonia]_642-sidonia 's departure lingered to express [his]_642-sidonia regret and say , farewell . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not sleep , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia ; "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i never smoke in [Europe]_25-europe . If [you]_3517-your are not stiff with [your]_3517-your wounds , come to [[my]_0-i rooms]_{3531-my rooms} . " This invitation was very willingly accepted . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am going to [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} in a week , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i was almost in hopes [you]_3517-your might have remained as long . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i also ; but [my]_0-i letters of this morning demand [me]_0-i . If it had not been for [our]_3532-our chase , [I]_0-i should have quitted immediately . [The minister]_{881-the minister} can not pay the interest on the national debt — not an unprecedented circumstance , and has applied to [us]_3532-our . [I]_0-i never permit any business of state to be transacted without [my]_0-i personal interposition ; and so [I]_0-i must go up to [town]_1088-town immediately . " "_[3517-your] Suppose [you]_3517-your do n't pay it , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , smiling . "_[3517-your] If [I]_0-i followed [my]_0-i own impulse , [I]_0-i would remain [here]_5716-here , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] Can anything be more absurd than that [a nation]_{6163-a nation} should apply to [an individual]_{6718-an individual} to maintain [its]_{6718-an individual} credit , and with [its]_{6718-an individual} credit , [its]_{6718-an individual} existence as [an empire]_{3538-an empire} and [its]_{6718-an individual} comfort as [a people]_{3539-a people} ; and [that individual one to whom [its]_{6718-an individual} laws deny the proudest rights of citizenship , the privilege of sitting in [[its]_{6718-an individual} senate]_{3541-its senate} and of holding land]_{3540-that individual one to whom its laws deny the proudest rights of citizenship , the privilege of sitting in its senate and of holding land} ; for though [I]_0-i have been rash enough to buy [several estates]_{3542-several estates} , [my]_0-i own opinion is that by the existing law of [England]_10-england , [an Englishman of Hebrew faith]_{3543-an englishman of hebrew faith} can not possess [the soil]_{3089-the soil} . " "_{[3541-its senate]} But surely it would be easy to repeal a law so illiberal — " "_{[3541-its senate]} Oh ! as for illiberality [I]_0-i have no objection to it if it be an element of power . Eschew political sentimentalism . What [I]_0-i contend is that if [you]_3545-you permit [men]_5722-men to accumulate property , and [they]_5722-men use that permission to a great extent , power is inseparable from that property , and it is in the last degree impolitic to make it the interest of [any powerful class]_{3547-any powerful class} to oppose the institutions under which [they]_5722-men live . [The Jews]_{3165-the jews} , for example , independent of the capital qualities for citizenship which [they]_{3165-the jews} possess in [their]_{3165-the jews} industry , temperance , and energy and vivacity of mind , are a race essentially monarchical , deeply religious , and shrinking [themselves]_{3165-the jews} from [converts as from a calamity]_{3549-converts as from a calamity} , are ever anxious to see the religious systems of [the countries in which [they]_{3165-the jews} live]_{3550-the countries in which they live} , flourish ; yet since [[your]_3545-you society]_{3551-your society} has become agitated in [England]_10-england and powerful combinations menace [[your]_3545-you institutions]_{3552-your institutions} , [you]_3545-you find [the once loyal Hebrew]_{3553-the once loyal hebrew} invariably arrayed in the same ranks as [the leveller]_{3554-the leveller} and the latitudinarian , and prepared to support the policy which may even endanger [his]_{3553-the once loyal hebrew} life and property , rather than tamely continue under a system which seeks to degrade [him]_{3553-the once loyal hebrew} . [The Tories]_{2450-the tories} lose an important election at a critical moment ; ' tis [the Jews]_{3165-the jews} come forward to vote against [them]_{2450-the tories} . [The Church]_{33-the church} is alarmed at the scheme of [a latitudinarian university]_{3557-a latitudinarian university} , and learns with relief that funds are not forthcoming for [its]_{3557-a latitudinarian university} establishment ; [a Jew]_{3223-a jew} immediately advances and endows it . Yet [the Jews]_{677-the jews} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , are essentially [Tories]_3559-tories . Toryism indeed is but copied from the mighty prototype which has fashioned [Europe]_25-europe . And every generation [they]_{677-the jews} must become more powerful and more dangerous to [the society which is hostile to [them]_{677-the jews}]_{3560-the society which is hostile to them} . Do [you]_3545-you think that the quiet humdrum persecution of [a decorous representative of [an English university]_{3562-an english university}]_{3561-a decorous representative of an english university} can crush those who have successively baffled [the Pharoahs]_{678-the pharoahs} , [Nebuchadnezzar]_{639-nebuchadnezzar} , [Rome]_14-rome , and the Feudal ages ? The fact is [you]_3545-you can not destroy [a pure race of the Caucasian organization]_{3563-a pure race of the caucasian organization} . It is a physiological fact ; a simple law of nature , which has baffled [Egyptian and Assyrian Kings]_{3564-egyptian and assyrian kings} , [Roman Emperors]_{3565-roman emperors} , and [Christian Inquisitors]_{3566-christian inquisitors} . No penal laws , no physical tortures , can effect that [a superior race]_{3567-a superior race} should be absorbed in an inferior , or be destroyed by it . [The mixed persecuting races]_{3568-the mixed persecuting races} disappear ; [the pure persecuted race]_{3569-the pure persecuted race} remains . And at this moment , in spite of centuries , of tens of centuries , of degradation , the Jewish mind exercises a vast influence on the affairs of [Europe]_25-europe . [I]_0-i speak not of [their]_{677-the jews} laws , which [you]_3545-you still obey ; of [their]_{677-the jews} literature , with which [your]_3545-you minds are saturated ; but of the living Hebrew intellect . " [You]_3545-you never observe a great intellectual movement in [Europe]_25-europe in which [the Jews]_{3165-the jews} do not greatly participate . The first Jesuits were [Jews]_{677-the jews} : that mysterious Russian Diplomacy which so alarms [Western Europe]_{206-western europe} is organized and principally carried on by [Jews]_8018-jews ; that mighty revolution which is at this moment preparing in [Germany]_128-germany , and which will be in fact a second and greater Reformation , and of which so little is as yet known in [England]_10-england , is entirely developing under the auspices of [Jews]_8018-jews , who almost monopolise [the professorial chairs of [Germany]_128-germany]_{8019-the professorial chairs of germany} . [Neander]_679-neander , [the founder of Spiritual Christianity]_{8020-the founder of spiritual christianity} , and who is [Regius Professor of Divinity]_{8021-regius professor of divinity} in [the University of [Berlin]_161-berlin]_{207-the university of berlin} , is [a Jew]_{3223-a jew} . [Benary]_680-benary , equally famous , and in [the same University]_{8023-the same university} , is [a Jew]_{3223-a jew} . [Wehl]_681-wehl , [the Arabic Professor of]_{8025-the arabic professor of} [Heidelberg]_{208-heidelberg} , is [a Jew]_{3223-a jew} . Years ago , when [I]_0-i was in [Palestine]_{209-palestine} , [I]_0-i met [a German student who was accumulating materials for the History of Christianity , and studying the genius of [the place]_{2634-the place}]_{8027-a german student who was accumulating materials for the history of christianity , and studying the genius of the place} ; [a modest and learned man]_{8029-a modest and learned man} . [It]_{8027-a german student who was accumulating materials for the history of christianity , and studying the genius of the place} was [Wehl]_681-wehl ; then unknown , since become [the first Arabic scholar of the day]_{8030-the first arabic scholar of the day} , and [the author of the life of [Mahomet]_481-mahomet]_{8031-the author of the life of mahomet} . But for [the German professors of this race]_{8032-the german professors of this race} , [their]_{8032-the german professors of this race} name is [Legion]_682-legion . [I]_0-i think there are more than ten at [Berlin]_161-berlin alone . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i told [you]_3570-you just now that [I]_0-i was going up to [town]_1088-town to - morrow , because [I]_0-i always made it a rule to interpose when affairs of State were on the carpet . Otherwise , [I]_0-i never interfere . [I]_0-i hear of peace and war in newspapers , but [I]_0-i am never alarmed , except when [I]_0-i am informed that [the Sovereigns]_{3572-the sovereigns} want treasure ; then [I]_0-i know that monarchs are serious . " A few years back [we]_8033-we were applied to by [Russia]_189-russia . Now there has been no friendship between [the Court of [St. Petersburgh]_{210-st. petersburgh}]_{8034-the court of st. petersburgh} and [[my]_0-i family]_{8035-my family} . [It]_8036-it has Dutch connexions which have generally supplied it , and [our]_8033-we representations in favour of [the Polish Hebrews]_{638-the old hebrews} , [a numerous race , but the most suffering and degraded of [all the tribes]_{8038-all the tribes}]_{8037-a numerous race , but the most suffering and degraded of all the tribes} , has not been very agreeable to [the Czar]_{8039-the czar} . However circumstances drew to an approximation between [the Romanoffs]_{683-the romanoffs} and [the Sidonias]_{684-the sidonias} . [I]_0-i resolved to go [myself]_0-i to [St. Petersburgh]_{210-st. petersburgh} . [I]_0-i had on [my]_0-i arrival an interview with [the Russian Minister of Finance]_{8040-the russian minister of finance} , [Count Cancrin]_{685-count cancrin} ; [I]_0-i beheld [the son of a Lithuanian Jew]_{8041-the son of a lithuanian jew} . The loan was connected with the affairs of [Spain]_179-spain ; [I]_0-i resolved on repairing to [Spain]_179-spain from [Russia]_189-russia . [I]_0-i travelled without intermission . [I]_0-i had an audience immediately on [my]_0-i arrival with [the Spanish Minister]_{8042-the spanish minister} , [Senor Mendizabel]_{686-senor mendizabel} ; [I]_0-i beheld one like [myself]_0-i , [the son of a Nuovo Christiano]_{8043-the son of a nuovo christiano} , [a Jew of [Arragon]_171-arragon]_{8044-a jew of arragon} . In consequence of what transpired at [Madrid]_187-madrid , [I]_0-i went straight to [Paris]_27-paris to consult [the President of the French Council]_{8045-the president of the french council} ; [I]_0-i beheld [the son of [a French Jew]_{8047-a french jew}]_{8046-the son of a french jew} , [a hero]_{6394-a hero} , [an imperial marshal]_{8049-an imperial marshal} , and very properly so , for who should be [military heroes]_{8050-military heroes} if not [those who worship [the Lord of Hosts]_{8052-the lord of hosts}]_{8051-those who worship the lord of hosts} ? "_[0-i] " And is [Soult a Hebrew]_{8053-soult a hebrew} ! "_[0-i] " Yes , and [several of [the French Marshals]_{8055-the french marshals}]_{8054-several of the french marshals} , and the most famous ; [Massena]_687-massena for example ; [his]_687-massena real name was [Manasseh]_688-manasseh : but to [my]_0-i anecdote . The consequence of [our]_8056-our consultations was that some Northern power should be applied to in a friendly and mediative capacity . [We]_8056-our fixed on [Prussia]_188-prussia , and [the President of the Council]_{8057-the president of the council} made an application to [the Prussian Minister]_{8058-the prussian minister} , who attended a few days after [our]_8056-our conference . [Count Arnim]_{689-count arnim} entered the cabinet , and [I]_0-i beheld [a Prussian Jew]_{8059-a prussian jew} . So [you]_8060-you see , [[my]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , that [the world]_{971-the world} is governed by [very different personages]_{8063-very different personages} to what is imagined by [those who are not behind the scenes]_{8064-those who are not behind the scenes} . "_[0-i] " [You]_8060-you startle , and deeply interest [me]_0-i . "_[0-i] " [You]_8060-you must study physiology , [[my]_0-i dear child]_{8065-my dear child} . [Pure races of [Caucasus]_211-caucasus]_{8066-pure races of caucasus} may be persecuted , but [they]_{8066-pure races of caucasus} can not be despised , except by the brutal ignorance of [some mongrel breed]_{8067-some mongrel breed} , that brandishes faggots and howls exterminations , but is itself exterminated without persecutions by that irresistible law of nature which is fatal to [curs]_8068-curs . "_[0-i] " But [I]_{329-coningsby} come also from [Caucasus]_211-caucasus , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Verily ; and thank [[your]_8060-you Creator]_{8069-your creator} for such a destiny : and [your]_8060-you race is sufficiently pure . [You]_8060-you come from [the shores of [the Northern Sea]_{212-the northern sea}]_{8070-the shores of the northern sea} , [land of the blue eye]_{8071-land of the blue eye} , and the golden hair , and the frank brow ; ' tis a famous breed , with whom [we]_8072-we Arabs have contended long ; from whom [we]_8072-we have much suffered ; but [these Goths]_{8073-these goths} , and [Saxons , and Normans]_{8074-saxons , and normans} , were [doubtless great men]_{8075-doubtless great men} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " But so favoured by Nature , why has not [[your]_8060-you race]_{8076-your race} produced [great poets]_{8077-great poets} , [great orators]_{8078-great orators} , [great writers]_{8079-great writers} ? "_[0-i] " Favoured by Nature and by [Nature]_354-nature 's God [we]_8072-we produced the lyre of [David]_690-david ; [we]_8072-we gave [you]_8060-you [Isaiah]_691-isaiah and [Ezekiel]_692-ezekiel ; [they]_8080-they are [[our]_8072-we Olynthians]_{8081-our olynthians} , [our]_8072-we Phillippics . Favoured by Nature [we]_8072-we still remain : but in exact proportion as [we]_8072-we have been favoured by [Nature]_354-nature [we]_8072-we have been persecuted by [Man]_1251-man . After a thousand struggles ; after acts of heroic courage that [Rome]_14-rome has never equalled ; deeds of divine patriotism that [Athens]_65-athens , and [Sparta]_67-sparta , and [Carthage]_694-carthage have never excelled ; [we]_8072-we have endured fifteen hundred years of supernatural slavery , during which , every device that can degrade or destroy [man]_1251-man has been the destiny that [we]_8072-we have sustained and baffled . [The Hebrew child]_{8084-the hebrew child} has entered adolescence only to learn that [he]_{8084-the hebrew child} was [the Pariah of [that ungrateful [Europe]_25-europe that owes to [him]_{8084-the hebrew child} the best part of [its]_25-europe laws]_{8086-that ungrateful europe that owes to him the best part of its laws} a fine portion of [its]_25-europe literature , all its religion]_{8085-the pariah of that ungrateful europe that owes to him the best part of its laws a fine portion of its literature , all its religion} . [Great poets]_{8077-great poets} require a public ; [we]_8072-we have been content with the immortal melodies that [we]_8072-we sung more than two thousand years ago by [the waters of [Babylon]_213-babylon]_{8088-the waters of babylon} and wept . [They]_{8077-great poets} record [our]_8072-we triumphs ; [they]_{8077-great poets} solace [our]_8072-we affliction . [Great orators]_{8078-great orators} are [the creatures of popular assemblies]_{8090-the creatures of popular assemblies} ; [we]_8072-we were permitted only by stealth to meet even in [[our]_8072-we temples]_{8091-our temples} . And as for [great writers]_{8079-great writers} the catalogue is not blank . What are [all the school - men]_{8093-all the school - men} , [Aquinas]_695-aquinas [himself]_695-aquinas , to [Maimonides]_{696-maimonides} ; and as for modern philosophy , all springs from [Spinoza]_697-spinoza . "_{[329-coningsby]} But the passionate and creative genius that is the nearest link to divinity , and which [no human tyranny]_{3573-no human tyranny} can destroy , though it can divert it ; that should have stirred the hearts of [nations]_6626-nations by its inspired sympathy , or governed senates by its burning eloquence , has found a medium for its expression , to which , in spite of [your]_3575-your prejudices and [your]_3575-your evil passions , [you]_3575-your have been obliged to bow . The ear , the voice , the fancy teeming with combinations , the imagination fervent with picture and emotion , that came from [Caucasus]_211-caucasus and which [we]_3576-us have preserved unpolluted , have endowed [us]_3576-us with almost the exclusive privilege of Music ; that science of harmonious sounds which [the ancients]_{3577-the ancients} recognised as most divine , and deified in the person of [their]_{3577-the ancients} most beautiful creation . [I]_0-i speak not of the past , though were [I]_0-i to enter into the history of [the lords of melody]_{3578-the lords of melody} , [you]_3575-your would find it the annals of Hebrew genius . But at this moment even , musical [Europe]_25-europe is [ours]_3576-us . There is not a company of [singers]_3579-singers , not an orchestra in [a single capital]_{3580-a single capital} , that are not crowded with [[our]_3576-us children]_{3581-our children} under the feigned names which [they]_{3581-our children} adopt to conciliate the dark aversion which [[your]_3575-your posterity]_{3582-your posterity} will some day disclaim with shame and disgust . [Almost every great composer , [skilled musician]_{3584-skilled musician}]_{3583-almost every great composer , skilled musician} , almost every voice that ravishes [you]_3575-your with its transporting strains , spring from [our]_3576-us tribes . The catalogue is too vast to enumerate ; too illustrious to dwell for a moment on secondary names , however eminent . Enough for [us]_3576-us that [the three great creative minds to whose exquisite inventions all nations]_{3585-the three great creative minds to whose exquisite inventions all nations} at this moment yield ; [Rossini]_698-rossini , [Meyerbeer]_{699-meyerbeer} , [Mendelsohn]_{700-mendelsohn} ; are of [Hebrew race]_{3586-hebrew race} : and little do [[your]_3575-your men]_{3587-your men} of fashion , [your]_3575-your ' muscadins ' of [Paris]_27-paris and [[your]_3575-your dandies of [London]_3-london]_{3588-your dandies of london} , as [they]_{3585-the three great creative minds to whose exquisite inventions all nations} thrill into raptures at the notes of a Pasta or a Grisi , little do [they]_{3585-the three great creative minds to whose exquisite inventions all nations} suspect that [they]_{3585-the three great creative minds to whose exquisite inventions all nations} are offering [their]_{3585-the three great creative minds to whose exquisite inventions all nations} homage to [the sweet singers of [Israel]_634-israel]_{3589-the sweet singers of israel} ! " It was the noon of the day on which [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was to leave [the Castle]_{329-coningsby} . The wind was high ; the vast white clouds scudded over [the blue heaven]_{8094-the blue heaven} ; the leaves yet green , and tender branches snapped like glass , were whirled in eddies from the trees ; [the grassy sward]_{8095-the grassy sward} undulated like [the ocean]_{8096-the ocean} with a thousand tints and shadows . From the window of [the music - room]_{8097-the music - room} [Lucretia Colonna]_350-lucretia gazed on the turbulent sky . The heaven of [her]_350-lucretia heart too was disturbed . [She]_350-lucretia turned from [the agitated external world]_{8098-the agitated external world} to ponder over [her]_350-lucretia inward emotion . [She]_350-lucretia uttered a deep sigh . Slowly [she]_350-lucretia moved towards [her]_350-lucretia harp ; wildly , almost unconsciously , [she]_350-lucretia touched with one hand its strings , while [her]_350-lucretia eyes were fixed on the ground . An imperfect melody resounded ; yet plaintive and passionate . It seemed to attract [her]_350-lucretia soul . [She]_350-lucretia raised [her]_350-lucretia head , and then touching the strings with both [her]_350-lucretia hands , [she]_350-lucretia poured forth tones of deep , yet thrilling power . "_{[3589-the sweet singers of israel]} [I]_0-i am [a stranger in [the halls of [a stranger]_{1012-a stranger}]_{3591-the halls of a stranger}]_{3590-a stranger in the halls of a stranger} ! Ah ! whither shall [I]_0-i flee ? " To [the castle of [[my]_{1012-a stranger} fathers]_{6910-my fathers} in [the green mountains]_{8101-the green mountains}]_{8099-the castle of my fathers in the green mountains} ; to [the palace of [[my]_{1012-a stranger} fathers]_{6910-my fathers} in [the ancient city]_{8104-the ancient city}]_{8102-the palace of my fathers in the ancient city} ? "_{[1012-a stranger]} There is no flag on [the castle of [[my]_0-i fathers]_{6910-my fathers} in [the green mountains]_{8101-the green mountains}]_{8099-the castle of my fathers in the green mountains} ; silent is [the palace of [[my]_0-i fathers]_{6910-my fathers} in [the ancient city]_{8104-the ancient city}]_{8102-the palace of my fathers in the ancient city} . " Is there [no home for [the homeless]_{8106-the homeless}]_{8105-no home for the homeless} ; can [the unloved]_{8107-the unloved} never find love ? "_{[6910-my fathers]} Ah ! [thou]_3599-thou fliest away fleet cloud:—he will leave [us]_3600-us swifter than [thee]_3599-thou ! Alas ! cutting wind , [thy]_3599-thou breath is not as cold as [his]_3599-thou heart ! " [I]_642-sidonia am [a stranger in [the halls of [the stranger]_{2130-the stranger}]_{8109-the halls of the stranger}]_{8108-a stranger in the halls of the stranger} ! Ah ! whither shall [I]_642-sidonia flee ? "_{[642-sidonia]} The door of [the music room]_{2441-the music room} slowly opened . It was [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . [His]_642-sidonia hat was in [his]_642-sidonia hand ; [he]_642-sidonia was evidently on the point of departure . " Those sounds assured [me]_642-sidonia , "_{[642-sidonia]} [he]_642-sidonia said very calmly , but kindly , as [he]_642-sidonia advanced , " that [I]_642-sidonia might find [you]_{1441-the princess} here , on which [I]_642-sidonia scarcely counted , at so early an hour . "_{[642-sidonia]} " [You]_642-sidonia are going then ? "_{[1441-the princess]} said [the Princess]_{1441-the princess} . " [[My]_3603-i carriage]_{8111-my carriage} is at the door ; [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} has delayed [me]_3603-i ; [I]_3603-i must be in [London]_3-london to - night . [I]_3603-i conclude more abruptly than [I]_3603-i could have wished one of the most agreeable visits [I]_3603-i ever made ; and [I]_3603-i hope [you]_{1441-the princess} will permit [me]_3603-i to express to [you]_{1441-the princess} how much [I]_3603-i am indebted to [you]_{1441-the princess} for a society which those should deem [themselves]_{8113-themselves} fortunate , who can more frequently enjoy . "_[3603-i] [He]_3603-i held forth [his]_3603-i hand ; [she]_{1441-the princess} extended hers , cold as marble , which [he]_3603-i bent over , but did not press to [his]_3603-i lips . " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} talks of remaining [here]_5716-here some time , "_[3603-i] [he]_3603-i observed ; " but [I]_3603-i suppose next year , if not this , [we]_8115-we shall [all]_6024-all meet in [some city of the earth]_{8117-some city of the earth} . "_[3603-i] [Lucretia]_350-lucretia bowed , and [Sidonia]_642-sidonia with a graceful reverence withdrew . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia stood for some moments motionless ; a sound attracted [her]_350-lucretia to the window ; [she]_350-lucretia perceived the equipage of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia whirling along [the winding roads of [the park]_{7384-the park}]_{3604-the winding roads of the park} . [She]_350-lucretia watched it till it disappeared ; then quitting the window , [she]_350-lucretia threw [herself]_350-lucretia into a chair and buried [her]_350-lucretia face in [her]_350-lucretia shawl . An University life did not bring to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that feeling of emancipation usually experienced by [freshmen]_{3606-freshmen} . The contrast between school and college life is perhaps under any circumstances less striking to [the Etonian]_{3607-the etonian} than to [others]_1294-others : [he]_{3607-the etonian} has been prepared for becoming [[his]_{3607-the etonian} own master]_{3609-his own master} by the liberty so wisely entrusted to [him]_{3607-the etonian} in [his]_{3607-the etonian} boyhood , and which is in general so discreetly exercised . But there were also other reasons why [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} should have been less impressed with the novelty of [his]_{3607-the etonian} life , and have encountered less temptations than commonly are met with in the new existence which an University opens to [youth]_6101-youth . In the interval , which had elapsed between quitting [Eton]_9-eton and going to [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} , brief as the period may comparatively appear , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had seen [much of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{3611-much of the world} . Three or four months indeed may not seem , at the first blush , a course of time which can very materially influence the formation of character ; but time must not be counted by calendars , but by sensations , by thought . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had felt a good deal , reflected more . [He]_{3607-the etonian} had encountered a great number of [human beings]_{6005-human beings} , offering a vast variety of character for [his]_{3607-the etonian} observation . It was not merely manners , but even the intellectual and moral development of the human mind , which in a great degree unconsciously to [himself]_{3607-the etonian} had been submitted to [his]_{3607-the etonian} study and [his]_{3607-the etonian} scrutiny . New trains of ideas had been opened to [him]_{3607-the etonian} ; [his]_{3607-the etonian} mind was teeming with suggestions . The horizon of [his]_{3607-the etonian} intelligence had insensibly expanded . [He]_{3607-the etonian} perceived that there were other opinions in [the world]_{971-the world} besides those to which [he]_{3607-the etonian} had been habituated . The depths of [his]_{3607-the etonian} intellect had been stirred . [He]_{3607-the etonian} was [a wiser man]_{3615-a wiser man} . [He]_{3607-the etonian} distinguished [three individuals whose acquaintance had greatly influenced [his]_{3607-the etonian} mind]_{3616-three individuals whose acquaintance had greatly influenced his mind} ; [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} , [the elder Millbank]_{3617-the elder millbank} , above all , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [He]_{3607-the etonian} curiously meditated over the fact , that [three English subjects]_{3618-three english subjects} , [one of [them]_{3618-three english subjects} [a principal landed proprietor]_{3620-a principal landed proprietor} , [another one of [the most eminent manufacturers]_{3622-the most eminent manufacturers}]_{3621-another one of the most eminent manufacturers} , and [the third]_{3623-the third} [the greatest capitalist in [the kingdom]_{6537-the kingdom}]_{3624-the greatest capitalist in the kingdom}]_{3619-one of them a principal landed proprietor , another one of the most eminent manufacturers , and the third the greatest capitalist in the kingdom} , all of [them]_{3618-three english subjects} [men of great intelligence , and doubtless of a high probity and conscience]_{3626-men of great intelligence , and doubtless of a high probity and conscience} , were in [their]_{3618-three english subjects} hearts , disaffected with the political constitution of [the country]_{5717-the country} . Yet unquestionably these were [the men among whom [we]_3629-we ought to seek for some of [[our]_3629-we first citizens]_{3630-our first citizens}]_{3628-the men among whom we ought to seek for some of our first citizens} . What then was this repulsive quality in those institutions which [we]_3629-we persisted in calling national , and which once were so ? Here was a great question . There was another reason also , why [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} should feel a little fastidious among [his]_{3607-the etonian} new habits , and without being aware of it , a little depressed . For three or four months , and for the first time in [his]_{3607-the etonian} life , [he]_{3607-the etonian} had passed [his]_{3607-the etonian} time in the continual society of [refined and charming women]_{3631-refined and charming women} . It is an acquaintance which when habitual exercises a great influence over the tone of the mind , even if it does not produce any more violent effects . It refines the taste , quickens the perception , and gives , as it were , a grace and flexibility to the intellect . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in [[his]_{3607-the etonian} solitary rooms]_{3632-his solitary rooms} arranging [his]_{3607-the etonian} books , sighed when [he]_{3607-the etonian} recalled [the Lady Everinghams]_{701-the everinghams} and [the Lady Theresas]_{702-the lady theresas} ; [the gracious Duchess]_{3633-the gracious duchess} ; [the frank , good - tempered Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} ; that deeply interesting enigma , [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia ; and [the gentle Flora]_612-flora . [He]_{3607-the etonian} thought with disgust of the impending dissipation of [an University]_{3634-an university} , which could only be an exaggeration of [their]_3635-they coarse frolics at [school]_1082-school . It seemed rather vapid [this mighty Cambridge over which [they]_3635-they had so often talked in the playing fields of [Eton]_9-eton]_{3637-this mighty cambridge over which they had so often talked in the playing fields of eton} with such anticipations of its vast and absorbing interest . And those University honours that once were the great object of [his]_{3607-the etonian} aspirations , [they]_3635-they did not figure in that grandeur with which [they]_3635-they once haunted [his]_{3607-the etonian} imagination . What [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} determined to conquer was knowledge . [He]_{3607-the etonian} had watched the influence of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia in society with an eye of unceasing vigilance . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} perceived that all yielded to [him]_{3607-the etonian} ; that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} even , who seemed to respect none , gave place to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} intelligence ; appealed to [him]_{3607-the etonian} , listened to [him]_{3607-the etonian} , was guided by [him]_{3607-the etonian} . What was the secret of this influence ? Knowledge . On all subjects [his]_{3607-the etonian} views were prompt and clear , and this not more from [his]_{3607-the etonian} native sagacity and reach of view , than from the aggregate of facts which rose to guide [his]_{3607-the etonian} judgment , and illustrate [his]_{3607-the etonian} meaning from all countries and all ages instantly at [his]_{3607-the etonian} command . [The friends of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} were now hourly arriving . It seemed when [he]_{3607-the etonian} met [them]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} again , that [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} had all suddenly become [men]_5722-men since [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} had separated ; [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} especially . [He]_{362-buckhurst} had been at [Paris]_27-paris , and returned with [his]_{362-buckhurst} mind very much opened , and trowsers made quite in a new style . All [his]_{362-buckhurst} thoughts were how soon [he]_{362-buckhurst} could contrive to get back again ; and [he]_{362-buckhurst} told [them]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} endless stories of [actresses]_{7580-actresses} and dinners at [fashionable cafés]_{3641-fashionable cafés} . [Vere]_371-vere enjoyed [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} most , because [he]_371-vere had been staying with [[his]_371-vere family]_{1300-his family} since [he]_371-vere quitted [Eton]_9-eton . [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} was full of church architecture , national sports , restoration of the order of [the Peasantry]_{2416-the peasantry} , and was to maintain a constant correspondence on these and similar subjects with [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} . Finally however [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} all fell into a very fair , regular , routine life . [They]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} all read a little , but not with the enthusiasm which [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} had once projected . [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} drove four - in - hand , and [they]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} all of [them]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} sometimes assisted [him]_{362-buckhurst} ; but not immoderately . [Their]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} suppers were sometimes gay , but never outrageous ; and among all of [them]_{1933-the friends of coningsby} , the school friendship was maintained unbroken , and even undisturbed . The fame of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had preceded [him]_{362-buckhurst} at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} . [No man]_{6106-no man} ever went up from whom more was expected in every way . [The dons]_{3645-the dons} awaited [a sucking member for [the University]_{6364-the university}]_{3646-a sucking member for the university} , [the undergraduates]_{3648-the undergraduates} were prepared to welcome [a new Alcibiades]_{3649-a new alcibiades} . [He]_{3649-a new alcibiades} was neither : neither [a prig]_{3650-a prig} nor [a profligate]_{3651-a profligate} ; but [a quiet , gentleman - like , yet spirited young man]_{3652-a quiet , gentleman - like , yet spirited young man} , gracious to all , but intimate only with [[his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} old friends]_{7372-his old friends} , and giving always an impression in [his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} general tone that [his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} soul was not absorbed in [[his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} University]_{3654-his university} . And yet perhaps [he]_{3649-a new alcibiades} might have been coddled into [a prig]_{3650-a prig} , or flattered into [a profligate]_{3651-a profligate} , had it not been for the intervening experience which [he]_{3649-a new alcibiades} had gained between [his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} school and college life . That had visibly impressed upon [him]_{3649-a new alcibiades} what before [he]_{3649-a new alcibiades} had only faintly acquired from books , that there was a greater and more real world awaiting [him]_{3649-a new alcibiades} , than to be found in those bowers of [Academus to which youth]_{3657-academus to which youth} is apt at first to attribute an exaggerated importance . A world of action and passion , of power and peril ; a world for which a great preparation was indeed necessary , severe and profound , but not altogether such an one as was now offered to [him]_{3649-a new alcibiades} . Yet this want must be supplied , and by [himself]_{3649-a new alcibiades} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had already acquirements sufficiently considerable with some formal application to ensure [him]_{3649-a new alcibiades} at all times [his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} degree . [He]_{3649-a new alcibiades} was no longer engrossed by the intention [he]_{3649-a new alcibiades} once proudly entertained of trying for honours , and [he]_{3649-a new alcibiades} chalked out for [himself]_{3649-a new alcibiades} that range of reading , which , digested by [his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} thought , should furnish [him]_{3649-a new alcibiades} in some degree with that various knowledge of the history of [man]_1251-man to which [he]_{3649-a new alcibiades} aspired . No , [we]_3659-we must not for a moment believe that accident could have long diverted the course of a character so strong . The same desire that prevented [the Castle of [[his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather}]_{6996-the castle of his grandfather} from proving a Castle of Indolence to [him]_{3649-a new alcibiades} , that saved [him]_{3649-a new alcibiades} from a too early initiation into the seductive distractions of a refined and luxurious society , would have preserved [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} from the puerile profligacy of a college life , or from being that idol of [private tutors]_{3662-private tutors} , [a young pedant]_{3663-a young pedant} . It was that noble ambition , the highest and the best , that must be born in the heart and organized in the brain , which will not let [a man]_{1198-a man} be content unless [his]_{1198-a man} intellectual power is recognised by [[his]_{1198-a man} race]_{6868-his race} , and desires that it should contribute to [their]_{6868-his race} welfare . It is the heroic feeling ; the feeling that in old days produced [demi - gods]_{3666-demi - gods} ; without which no State is safe ; without which political institutions are meat without salt ; the Crown a bauble , the Church an establishment , Parliaments debating clubs , and Civilization itself but a fitful and transient dream . Less than a year after the arrival of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} , and which [he]_{3649-a new alcibiades} had only once quitted in the interval , and that to pass a short time in [Berkshire]_{216-berkshire} with [[his]_{3649-a new alcibiades} friend]_{2195-his friend} [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , occurred the death of [King William IV]_404-king . This event necessarily induced a dissolution of [the Parliament]_{71-the parliament} elected under the auspices of [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} in 1834 , and after the publication of the Tamworth manifesto . The death of [the King]_{5706-the king} was a great blow to what had now become to be generally styled the " Conservative Cause . "_{[5706-the king]} It was quite unexpected ; within a fortnight of [his]_{5706-the king} death [eminent persons]_{3669-eminent persons} still believed that " it was only the hay fever . "_{[5706-the king]} Had [[his]_{5706-the king} Majesty]_{1480-his majesty} lived until after the then impending Registration , [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} would have been again dismissed . Nor is there any doubt that under these circumstances the " Conservative Cause "_{[5706-the king]} would have secured for [the new ministers]_{3672-the new ministers} a Parliamentary majority . What would have been the consequences to [the country]_{5717-the country} if the four years of Whig rule from 1837 to 1841 had not occurred ? It is easier to decide what would have been the consequences to [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} . [Some of [[their]_{905-the whigs} great friends]_{3676-their great friends}]_{3675-some of their great friends} might have lacked blue ribbons and [Lord Lieutenantcies]_{3677-lord lieutenantcies} ; and [some of [[their]_{905-the whigs} little friends]_{3679-their little friends}]_{3678-some of their little friends} comfortable places in the Customs and Excise . [They]_{905-the whigs} would have lost undoubtedly the distributions of four years patronage ; [we]_3680-we can hardly say the exercise of four years power ; but [they]_{905-the whigs} would have existed at this moment as the most powerful and popular opposition that ever flourished in [this country]_{5794-this country} , if indeed the course of events had not long ere this carried [them]_{905-the whigs} back to [their]_{905-the whigs} old posts in a proud and intelligible position . The Reform Bill did not do more injury to [the Tories]_{530-the tories} than the attempt to govern [this country]_{5794-this country} without [a decided Parliamentary majority]_{3683-a decided parliamentary majority} did [the Whigs]_{323-the whigs} . The greatest of all evils is a weak government . [They]_{905-the whigs} can not carry good measures , [they]_{905-the whigs} are forced to carry bad ones . [The twelve - hundred - a - yearers]_{3684-the twelve - hundred - a - yearers} were in despair about [the King]_{5706-the king} 's death . [[Their]_{3684-the twelve - hundred - a - yearers} loyal souls]_{3686-their loyal souls} were sorely grieved that [his]_{5706-the king} gracious Majesty had not outlived the registration . All [their]_{3684-the twelve - hundred - a - yearers} happy inventions about " hay - fever , "_{[3684-the twelve - hundred - a - yearers]} circulated in confidence and sent by post to [chairmen of conservative associations]_{3687-chairmen of conservative associations} , followed by a royal funeral ! General election about to take place with the old registration ; government boroughs against [them]_{905-the whigs} , and [the young Queen]_{3688-the young queen} for a cry . What a cry ! Youth , beauty , and [a Queen]_{3689-a queen} ! [Taper]_325-taper grew pale at the thought . What could [they]_{3684-the twelve - hundred - a - yearers} possibly get up to countervail it ? [Even Church]_{33-the church} and [Corn Laws]_{218-corn laws} together , would not do ; and then [Church]_{33-the church} was sulky , for " [the Conservative Cause]_{8118-the conservative cause} "_{[33-the church]} had just made it a present of [a Commission]_{3690-a commission} , and all that [the country gentlemen]_{3691-the country gentlemen} knew of [Conservativism]_{3692-conservativism} was that it would not repeal the malt tax , and had made [them]_{3691-the country gentlemen} repeal [their]_{3691-the country gentlemen} pledges . Yet a cry must be found . A dissolution without a cry , in the Taper philosophy , would be [a world without a sun]_{3693-a world without a sun} . A rise might be got by " Independence of [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} ; "_{[321-the duke of wellington]} and [Lord Lyndhurst]_{321-the duke of wellington} 's summaries might be well circulated at one penny per hundred , large discount allowed to Conservative Associations and endless credit . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole however was never very fond of [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} ; besides it was too limited . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole wanted [the young Queen]_{3688-the young queen} brought in ; [the rogue]_{3696-the rogue} ! At length one morning , [Taper]_325-taper came up to [him]_322-tadpole with a slip of paper and a smile of complacent austerity on [his]_322-tadpole dull visage , " [I]_325-taper think [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole that will do . "_[325-taper] [Tadpole]_322-tadpole took the paper and read " [[Our]_8120-our young Queen]_{8121-our young queen} , and [[our]_8120-our old Institutions]_{8122-our old institutions} ! "_{[322-tadpole]} The eyes of [Tadpole]_322-tadpole sparkled as if [they]_{3691-the country gentlemen} had met a gnomic sentence of [Periander]_{704-periander} or [Thales]_219-thales ; then turning to [Taper]_325-taper , [he]_325-taper said , " What do [you]_325-taper think of ' ancient , ' instead of ' old ' ? "_[325-taper] " [You]_325-taper can not have ' [[Our]_8120-our modern Queen]_{8123-our modern queen} , and [our]_8120-our ancient Institutions , ' "_[325-taper] said [Mr. Taper]_325-taper . The dissolution was soon followed by an election for [the borough of]_{3697-the borough of} [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} . [The " Conservative Cause "_[325-taper] candidate]_{3698-the " conservative cause " candidate} was [an old Etonian]_{5965-an old etonian} . That was a bond of sympathy which imparted zeal even to [those who were a little sceptical of the essential virtues of Conservativism]_{3700-those who were a little sceptical of the essential virtues of conservativism} . [Every under - graduate especially who remembered " the distant spires]_{8124-every under - graduate especially who remembered " the distant spires} , "_{[362-buckhurst]} became enthusiastic . [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} took a very decided part . [He]_{362-buckhurst} cheered , [he]_{362-buckhurst} canvassed , [he]_{362-buckhurst} brought [men]_5722-men to the poll whom none could move ; [he]_{362-buckhurst} influenced [[his]_{362-buckhurst} friends]_{856-his friends} and [[his]_{362-buckhurst} companions]_{890-his companions} . [Even Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} caught the contagion , and [Vere]_371-vere , who had imbibed much of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's political sentiment , prevailed on [himself]_371-vere to be neutral . [The Conservative Cause]_{220-the conservative cause} triumphed in the person of [[its]_{220-the conservative cause} Eton champion]_{3704-its eton champion} . The day [the member]_{3705-the member} was chaired , [several men in [[Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's rooms]_{3707-coningsby 's rooms}]_{3706-several men in coningsby 's rooms} were talking over [their]_{3706-several men in coningsby 's rooms} triumph . " By [Jove]_375-jove , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said the panting [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , throwing [himself]_{362-buckhurst} on the sofa , " it was well done ; never was anything better done . An immense triumph ! The greatest triumph [the Conservative Cause]_{8118-the conservative cause} has had . And yet , "_{[362-buckhurst]} [he]_{362-buckhurst} added , laughing , " if [any fellow]_{1689-any fellow} were to ask [me]_{362-buckhurst} what [the Conservative Cause]_{8118-the conservative cause} was , [I]_{362-buckhurst} am sure [I]_{362-buckhurst} should not know what to say . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " Why it 's the cause of [[our]_8128-our glorious institutions]_{8129-our glorious institutions} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " A Crown robbed of [its]_8130-its prerogatives ; [a Church controlled by a commission]_{8131-a church controlled by a commission} ; and [an Aristocracy that does not lead]_{8132-an aristocracy that does not lead} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Under whose genial influence , the order of [the Peasantry]_{2416-the peasantry} , ' [a country]_{6154-a country} 's pride , ' has vanished from the face of [the land]_{1611-the land} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , " and is succeeded by a race of [serfs]_8136-serfs , who are called [labourers and who burn ricks]_{8137-labourers and who burn ricks} . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " Under which , "_{[329-coningsby]} continued [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " the crown has become a cipher ; [the church]_{1228-the church} a [sect]_8139-sect ; [the nobility]_{2417-the nobility} drones ; and [the people drudges]_{8141-the people drudges} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " It is the great constitutional cause , "_[371-vere] said [Lord Vere]_371-vere , " that refuses everything to opposition ; yields everything to agitation : conservative in [Parliament]_{1021-parliament} , destructive out of doors ; that has no objection to any change provided only it be effected by unauthorized means . "_[371-vere] " [The first public association of [men]_5722-men]_{8143-the first public association of men} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " who have worked for an avowed end , without enunciating a single principle . "_{[329-coningsby]} " And who have established political infidelity throughout [the land]_{1611-the land} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} . " By Jove ! "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " what infernal fools [we]_8146-we have made [ourselves]_8146-we this last week ! "_{[362-buckhurst]} " Nay , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , smiling , " it was [our]_8146-we last schoolboy weakness . [Floreat Etona]_{316-floreat etona} , under all circumstances . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_371-vere certainly , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[371-vere] said [Lord Vere]_371-vere , " shall not assume the Conservative Cause , instead of the Cause for which [Hampden]_705-hampden died in [the field]_{2526-the field} , and [Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} on the scaffold . "_[371-vere] " The cause for which [Hampden]_705-hampden died in [the field]_{2526-the field} , and [Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} on [the scaffold]_{8149-the scaffold} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " was the cause of the Venetian Republic . "_{[329-coningsby]} " How — how ? "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} repeat it , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " The great object of [the Whig leaders in [England]_10-england]_{8150-the whig leaders in england} from the first movement under [Hampden]_705-hampden to the last more successful one in 1688 , was to establish in [England]_10-england [a high aristocratic republic on the model of [the Venetian]_{1478-the venetian}]_{8151-a high aristocratic republic on the model of the venetian} , then the study and admiration of [all speculative politicians]_{8153-all speculative politicians} . Read [Harrington]_{706-harrington} ; turn over [Algernon Sydney]_{707-algernon sydney} ; and [you]_8154-you will see how the minds of [the English leaders]_{8155-the english leaders} in the seventeenth century were saturated with the Venetian type . And [they]_{8150-the whig leaders in england} at length succeeded . [William III]_{708-william iii} . found [them]_{8150-the whig leaders in england} out in an instant . [He]_{708-william iii} told [the Whig leaders]_{8156-the whig leaders} ' [I]_{329-coningsby} will not be [a Doge]_{1490-a doge} . ' [He]_{708-william iii} balanced [parties]_8158-parties ; [he]_{708-william iii} baffled [them]_{8156-the whig leaders} as [the Puritans]_{8159-the puritans} baffled [them]_{8156-the whig leaders} fifty years before . The reign of [Anne]_709-anne was a struggle between [the Venetian]_{710-the venetian} and [the English systems]_{8160-the english systems} . [Two great Whig nobles]_{8161-two great whig nobles} , [Argyle]_711-argyle and [Shrewsbury]_{712-shrewsbury} , worthy of seats in [the Council of Ten]_{8162-the council of ten} , forced [[their]_{8161-two great whig nobles} Sovereign]_{6105-their sovereign} on [her]_{6105-their sovereign} death - bed to change the ministry . [They]_{8161-two great whig nobles} accomplished [their]_{8161-two great whig nobles} object . [They]_{8161-two great whig nobles} brought in [a new family]_{8164-a new family} on [their]_{8161-two great whig nobles} own terms . [George I.]_{713-george i.} was [a Doge]_{1490-a doge} ; [George II]_{585-george ii} . was [a Doge]_{1490-a doge} ; [they]_{8161-two great whig nobles} were what [William III]_{708-william iii} . , [a great man]_{6710-a great man} , would not be . [George III]_{714-george iii} . tried not to be [a Doge]_{1490-a doge} , but it was impossible materially to resist the deeply laid combination . [He]_{714-george iii} might get rid of [the Whig magnificoes]_{8169-the whig magnificoes} , but [he]_{714-george iii} could not rid [himself]_{714-george iii} of the Venetian constitution . And a Venetian constitution did govern [England]_10-england from the accession of [the House of [Hanover]_222-hanover]_{8170-the house of hanover} until 1832 . Now [I]_{329-coningsby} do not ask [you]_8171-your , [Vere]_371-vere , to relinquish the political tenets which in ordinary times would have been [your]_8171-your inheritance . All [I]_{329-coningsby} say is , the constitution introduced by [[your]_8171-your ancestors]_{8172-your ancestors} having been subverted by [[their]_{8172-your ancestors} descendants]_{8173-their descendants} [[your]_8171-your contemporaries]_{8174-your contemporaries} , beware of still holding Venetian principles of government when [you]_8171-your have not a Venetian constitution to govern with . Do what [I]_{329-coningsby} am doing , what [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} are doing , what [other men that [I]_{329-coningsby} could mention]_{8175-other men that i could mention} are doing , hold [yourself]_8171-your aloof from political parties which , from the necessity of things , have ceased to have distinctive principles , and are therefore practically only [factions]_{8176-factions} ; and wait and see , whether with patience , energy , honour , and Christian faith , and a desire to look to the national welfare and not to sectional and limited interests ; whether , [I]_{329-coningsby} say , [we]_8177-we may not discover some great principles to guide [us]_8177-we , to which [we]_8177-we may adhere , and which then , if true , will ultimately guide and control [others]_1294-others . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [The Whigs]_{905-the whigs} are worn out , "_[371-vere] said [Vere]_371-vere , " Conservativism is a sham , and Radicalism is pollution . "_[371-vere] " [I]_{362-buckhurst} certainly , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " when [I]_{362-buckhurst} get into [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} , shall speak [my]_{362-buckhurst} mind without reference to any party whatever ; and all [I]_{362-buckhurst} hope is , [we]_8177-we may [all]_6024-all come in at the same time , and then [we]_8177-we may make [a party of [our]_8177-we own]_{8182-a party of our own} . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " [I]_371-vere have always heard [[my]_371-vere father]_{5813-my father} say , "_[371-vere] said [Vere]_371-vere , " that there was nothing so difficult as to organize [an independent party in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons}]_{8184-an independent party in the house of commons} . "_[371-vere] " Ay ! but that was in the Venetian period , [Vere]_371-vere , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} smiling . " [I]_{362-buckhurst} dare say , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " the only way to make a party in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} is just the one that succeeds anywhere else . [Men]_5722-men must associate together . When [you]_8188-you are living in [the same set]_{8189-the same set} , dining together every day , and quizzing [the Dons]_{3645-the dons} , it is astonishing how well [men]_5722-men agree . As for [me]_{362-buckhurst} , [I]_{362-buckhurst} never would enter into a conspiracy , unless [the conspirators]_{8192-the conspirators} were [fellows who had been at [Eton]_9-eton with [me]_{362-buckhurst}]_{8193-fellows who had been at eton with me} ; and then there would be no treachery . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " Let [us]_8194-we think of principles , and not of parties , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " For [my]_{362-buckhurst} part , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " whenever a political system is breaking up , as in [this country]_{5794-this country} at present , [I]_{362-buckhurst} think the very best thing is to brush [all the old Dons]_{8196-all the old dons} off the stage . [They]_{8196-all the old dons} never take to the new road kindly . [They]_{8196-all the old dons} are always hampered by [their]_{8196-all the old dons} exploded prejudices and obsolete traditions . [I]_{362-buckhurst} do n't think [a single man]_{8197-a single man} , [Vere]_371-vere , that sat in [the Venetian Senate]_{8198-the venetian senate} ought to be allowed to sit in [the present English House of Commons]_{8199-the present english house of commons} . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " Well [no one]_{1022-no one} does in [[our]_8194-we family]_{8201-our family} except [[my]_{337-henry sydney} uncle]_{8202-my uncle} [Philip]_348-philip , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} ; " and the moment [I]_{337-henry sydney} want it , [he]_348-philip will resign ; for [he]_348-philip detests Parliament . It interferes so with [his]_348-philip hunting . "_{[337-henry sydney]} " Well , [we]_8194-we have all fair parliamentary prospects , "_{[362-buckhurst]} said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . " That is something . [I]_{362-buckhurst} wish [we]_8194-we were in now . "_{[362-buckhurst]} " Heaven forbid , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} tremble at the responsibility of a seat at any time . With [my]_{329-coningsby} present unsettled and perplexed views , there is nothing from which [I]_{329-coningsby} should recoil so much as [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{337-henry sydney} quite agree with [you]_{337-henry sydney} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} . " The best thing [we]_8194-we can do is to keep as clear of political party as [we]_8194-we possibly can . How many [men]_5722-men waste the best part of [their]_5722-men lives in painfully apologising for a conscientious deviation from a parliamentary course which [they]_5722-men adopted when [they]_5722-men were [boys]_1651-boys , without thought , or prompted by some local connexion or interest to secure a seat . "_{[337-henry sydney]} It was the midnight following the morning when this conversation took place , that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} alone , and having just quitted a rather boisterous party of wassailers who had been celebrating at [[Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} 's]_{3708-buckhurst 's} rooms the triumph of " [Eton Statesmen , "_{[329-coningsby]} if not of Conservative principles]_{8206-eton statesmen , " if not of conservative principles} , stopped in [the precincts of [that Royal]_{3710-that royal} [College]_223-college]_{3709-the precincts of that royal college} , that reminded [him]_3711-his of [his]_3711-his school - days , to cool [his]_3711-his brow in the summer air , that even at that hour was soft , and to calm [his]_3711-his mind in the contemplation of the still , the sacred , and the beauteous scene that surrounded [him]_3711-his . There rose that fane , the pride and boast of [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} , not unworthy to rank among [the chief temples of [Christendom]_{108-christendom}]_{3712-the chief temples of christendom} . [Its]_3713-its vast form was exaggerated in the uncertain hour ; part shrouded in the deepest darkness , while a flood of silver light suffused [its]_3713-its southern side , distinguished with revealing beam the huge ribs of [its]_3713-its buttresses , and bathed with mild lustre its airy pinnacles . " Where is the spirit that raised these walls ? "_{[329-coningsby]} thought [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Is it indeed extinct ? Is then this civilization , so much vaunted , inseparable from moderate feelings and little thoughts ? If so , give [me]_{329-coningsby} back barbarism ! But [I]_{329-coningsby} can not believe it . [Man that is made in the image of the Creator]_{8207-man that is made in the image of the creator} , is made for [God]_477-god - like deeds . Come what come may , [I]_{329-coningsby} will cling to the heroic principle . It can alone satisfy [my]_{329-coningsby} soul . "_{[329-coningsby]} [We]_3714-we must now revert to [the family]_{6393-the family} , or rather [the household of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , in which considerable changes and events had occurred since the visit of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to [the Castle]_{7359-the castle}]_{3716-the household of lord monmouth , in which considerable changes and events had occurred since the visit of coningsby to the castle} in the preceding autumn . In the first place , the earliest frost of the winter had carried off [the aged proprietor of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{3718-the aged proprietor of hellingsley} , [that contiguous estate which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} so much coveted , the possession of which was indeed one of the few objects of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} life]_{3719-that contiguous estate which lord monmouth so much coveted , the possession of which was indeed one of the few objects of his life} , and to secure which , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was prepared to pay far beyond its intrinsic value , great as that undoubtedly was . Yet [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} did not become [its possessor]_{3292-its possessor} . Long as [his]_{328-lord monmouth} mind had been intent upon the subject , skilful as had been [his]_{328-lord monmouth} combinations to secure [his]_{328-lord monmouth} prey , and unlimited the means which were to achieve [his]_{328-lord monmouth} purpose , [another]_1675-another stepped in , and without [his]_{328-lord monmouth} privity , without even the consolation of a struggle , stole away the prize ; and this too [a man whom [he]_{328-lord monmouth} hated]_{3722-a man whom he hated} , almost [the only individual out of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} own family]_{3724-his own family} that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} did hate ; [a man who had crossed [him]_{328-lord monmouth} before in similar enterprises]_{3725-a man who had crossed him before in similar enterprises} ; who was [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} avowed foe]_{3726-his avowed foe} ; had lavished treasure to oppose [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in elections ; raised associations against [his]_{328-lord monmouth} interest ; established journals to assail [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; denounced [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in public ; agitated against [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in private]_{3723-the only individual out of his own family that he did hate ; a man who had crossed him before in similar enterprises ; who was his avowed foe ; had lavished treasure to oppose him in elections ; raised associations against his interest ; established journals to assail him ; denounced him in public ; agitated against him in private} ; had declared more than once that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} would make " [the county]_{1831-the county} too hot for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} personal , inveterate , indomitable foe]_{3727-his personal , inveterate , indomitable foe} , [Mr. Millbank of [Millbank]_377-millbank]_{3728-mr. millbank of millbank} . The loss of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} was a bitter disappointment to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; but the loss of it to [such an adversary]_{3729-such an adversary} touched [him]_{328-lord monmouth} to the quick . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} did not seek to control [his]_{328-lord monmouth} anger ; [he]_{328-lord monmouth} could not succeed even in concealing [his]_{328-lord monmouth} agitation . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} threw upon [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} that glance so rare with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , but under which [men]_5722-men always quailed ; that play of the eye which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} shared in common with [Henry VIII]_{716-henry viii} . that struck awe into the trembling Commons when [they]_3731-they had given an obnoxious vote , as [the King]_{5706-the king} entered [the gallery of [[his]_{5706-the king} palace]_{3734-his palace}]_{3733-the gallery of his palace} , and looked around [him]_{5706-the king} . It was a look which implied the dreadful question : " Why have [I]_{317-mr. rigby} bought [you]_{317-mr. rigby} that such thing should happen ? Why have [I]_{317-mr. rigby} unlimited means and [unscrupulous agents]_{8209-unscrupulous agents} ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} It made even [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} feel ; even [his]_{317-mr. rigby} brazen tones were hushed . To fly from everything disagreeable was the practical philosophy of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; but [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was as brave as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was sensual . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} would not shrink before [the new proprietor of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{3735-the new proprietor of hellingsley} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} therefore remained at [the castle]_{7359-the castle} with an aching heart , and redoubled [his]_{328-lord monmouth} hospitalities . An ordinary mind might have been soothed by the unceasing consideration and the skilful and delicate flattery that ever surrounded [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; but [his]_{328-lord monmouth} sagacious intelligence was never for a moment the dupe of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} vanity . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had no self - love , and as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} valued [no one]_{1022-no one} , there were really no feelings to play upon . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} saw through [everybody]_{934-everybody} and everything ; and when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had detected [their]_3739-their purpose , discovered [their]_3739-their weakness or [their]_3739-their vileness , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} calculated whether [they]_3739-their could contribute to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} pleasure or [his]_{328-lord monmouth} convenience in a degree which counter - balanced the objections which might be urged against [their]_3739-their intentions , or [their]_3739-their less pleasing and profitable qualities . To be pleased was always a principal object with [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; but when [a man]_{1198-a man} wants vengeance , gay amusement is not exactly a satisfactory substitute . A month elapsed , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} with a serene or smiling visage to [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} guests]_{1425-his guests} , but in private taciturn and morose . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} scarcely ever gave a word to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , but continually bestowed on [him]_{317-mr. rigby} glances which painfully affected the appetite of [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} . In a hundred ways it was intimated to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was not [a welcome guest]_{3743-a welcome guest} , and yet something was continually given [him]_{317-mr. rigby} to do which rendered it impossible for [him]_{317-mr. rigby} to take [his]_{317-mr. rigby} departure . In this state of affairs , another event occurred which changed the current of feeling , and by its possible consequences , distracted [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} from [his]_{1234-the marquess} brooding meditations over [his]_{1234-the marquess} discomfiture in the matter of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} . [The Prince Colonna]_350-lucretia , who , since the steeple - chase , had imbibed a morbid predilection for such amusements , and indeed for [every species of rough riding]_{3745-every species of rough riding} , was thrown from [his]_{1234-the marquess} horse and killed on the spot . This calamity broke up the party at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , which was not at the moment very numerous . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , by command , instantly seized the opportunity of preventing [other guests who were expected from arriving]_{3746-other guests who were expected from arriving} . This catastrophe was the cause of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} resuming in a great measure [his]_{317-mr. rigby} old position in [the castle]_{7359-the castle} . There were a great many things to be done , and all disagreeable ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} achieved them all , and studied [everybody]_{934-everybody} 's convenience . [Coroner]_3749-coroner 's inquests , funerals especially , [weeping women]_{3750-weeping women} , these were all spectacles which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} could not endure , but [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was so high - bred , that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} would not for [the world]_{971-the world} that there should be in manner or degree the slightest deficiency of propriety or even sympathy . But [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wanted [somebody]_{7641-somebody} to do everything that was proper ; to be considerate and consoling and sympathetic . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} did it all ; gave evidence at the inquest , was [chief mourner at the funeral]_{3753-chief mourner at the funeral} , and arranged everything so well that not a single emblem of death crossed the sight of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; while [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} found submission in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} exhortations , and [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia , a little more pale and pensive than usual , listened with tranquillity to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} discourse on the vanity of all sublunary things . When the tumult had subsided , and habits and feelings had fallen into [their]_3754-their old routine , and relapsed into [their]_3754-their ancient channels , [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} proposed that [they]_3756-they should all return to [London]_3-london , and with great formality , though with great warmth , begged that [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} would ever consider [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} roof]_{1552-his roof} as [her]_{352-madame colonna} own . [All]_6024-all were glad to quit [the castle]_{7359-the castle} , which now presented a scene so different to [its]_{7359-the castle} former animation , and [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} , weeping , accepted the hospitality of [[her]_{352-madame colonna} friend]_{7876-her friend} , until the impending expansion of the spring would permit [her]_{352-madame colonna} to return to [Italy]_15-italy . This notice of [her]_{352-madame colonna} return to [[her]_{352-madame colonna} own country]_{3761-her own country} seemed to occasion [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} great disquietude . After [they]_3756-they had remained about a month in [London]_3-london , [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} sent for [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} one morning to tell [him]_{317-mr. rigby} how very painful it was to [her]_{352-madame colonna} feelings to remain under the roof of [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} without the sanction of [a husband]_{3763-a husband} ; that the circumstance of being [a foreigner , under such unusual affliction]_{3764-a foreigner , under such unusual affliction} , might have excused , though not authorized , the step at first , and for a moment ; but that the continuance of such a course was quite out of the question ; that [she]_{352-madame colonna} owed it to [herself]_{352-madame colonna} , to [[her]_{352-madame colonna} step - child]_{3765-her step - child} , no longer to trespass on this friendly hospitality ; that if persisted in , might be liable to misconstruction . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} listened with great attention to this statement , and never in the least interrupted [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} ; and then offered to do that which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was convinced [the lady]_{1269-the lady} desired , namely to make [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} acquainted with the painful state of [her]_{1269-the lady} feelings . This [he]_{317-mr. rigby} did according to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} fashion , and with sufficient dexterity . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} was extremely anxious to know which way the wind blew , and the mission with which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had been entrusted , fell in precisely with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} inclinations and necessities . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} listened to the communication and sighed , then turned gently round and surveyed [himself]_{1234-the marquess} in the mirror and sighed again , then said to [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} : " [You]_{317-mr. rigby} understand exactly what [I]_{317-mr. rigby} mean , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . It is quite ridiculous [their]_{1234-the marquess} going , and infinitely distressing to [me]_{317-mr. rigby} . [They]_{1234-the marquess} must stay . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} repaired to [the Princess full of mysterious bustle , and with a face beaming with importance and satisfaction]_{3769-the princess full of mysterious bustle , and with a face beaming with importance and satisfaction} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} made much of the two sighs ; fully justified the confidence of [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} in [his]_{1234-the marquess} comprehension of unexplained intentions ; prevailed on [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} to have some regard for the feelings of [one so devoted]_{3771-one so devoted} ; expatiated on the insignificance of worldly misconstructions , when replied to by such honourable intentions ; and fully succeeded in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} mission . [They]_3772-they did stay . Month after month rolled on , and still [they]_3772-they stayed ; every month all [the family]_{6393-the family} becoming more resigned or more content , and more cheerful . As for [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} [himself]_{1234-the marquess} , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} never remembered [him]_{1234-the marquess} more serene and even joyous . [[His]_{317-mr. rigby} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} scarcely ever entered [general society]_{3776-general society} . [The Colonna family]_{3777-the colonna family} remained in strict seclusion ; and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} preferred the company of [these accomplished and congenial friends]_{3778-these accomplished and congenial friends} to the mob of [the great world]_{3779-the great world} . Between [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} and [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} there had always subsisted considerable confidence . Now , [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} seemed to have achieved fresh and greater claims to [her]_{352-madame colonna} regard . In the pleasure with which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} looked forward to [her]_{352-madame colonna} approaching alliance with [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} patron]_{900-his patron} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} reminded [her]_{352-madame colonna} of the readiness with which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had embraced [her]_{352-madame colonna} suggestions for the marriage of [[her]_{352-madame colonna} daughter]_{2284-her daughter} with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . Always obliging , [she]_{352-madame colonna} was never wearied of chaunting [his]_{317-mr. rigby} praises to [[her]_{352-madame colonna} noble admirer]_{3783-her noble admirer} , who was apparently much gratified [she]_{352-madame colonna} should have bestowed [her]_{352-madame colonna} esteem on one of whom [she]_{352-madame colonna} would necessarily in after life see so much . It is seldom the lot of [husbands]_{3784-husbands} that [[their]_{3784-husbands} confidential friends]_{3785-their confidential friends} gain the regards of [[their]_{3784-husbands} brides]_{3786-their brides} . " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} am delighted [you]_8210-you all like [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " as [you]_8210-you will see so much of [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} The remembrance of [the Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} failure seemed to be quite erased from the memory of [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} never recollected [him]_{317-mr. rigby} more cordial and confidential , and more equable in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} manner . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} told [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} one day , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wished that [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} should possess the most sumptuous and the most fanciful boudoir in [London]_3-london or [Paris]_27-paris . What a hint for [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ! [That gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} consulted [the first artists]_{3789-the first artists} , and gave [them]_{3789-the first artists} some hints in return ; [his]_{1078-that gentleman} researches on domestic decoration ranged through all ages ; [he]_{1078-that gentleman} even meditated a rapid tour to mature [his]_{1078-that gentleman} inventions ; but [his]_{1078-that gentleman} confidence in [his]_{1078-that gentleman} native taste and genius , ultimately convinced [him]_{1078-that gentleman} that this movement was unnecessary . The summer advanced ; the death of [the King]_{5706-the king} occurred ; the dissolution summoned [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [the borough of Darlford]_{3791-the borough of darlford} . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} success was marked certain in the secret books of [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper . [A manufacturing town]_{6466-a manufacturing town} , [enfranchised under the Reform Act , already gained by the Conservative cause]_{3793-enfranchised under the reform act , already gained by the conservative cause} ! Here was reaction — here influence of property ! Influence of character , too ; for [no one]_{1022-no one} was so popular as [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; [a most distinguished nobleman , of strict Conservative principles]_{3795-a most distinguished nobleman , of strict conservative principles} , who , if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} carried [the county]_{1831-the county} and [the manufacturing borough]_{3797-the manufacturing borough} also , merited the straw - berry -leaf . " There will be no holding [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_[325-taper] said [Taper]_325-taper ; " [I]_325-taper 'm afraid [he]_{317-mr. rigby} will be looking for something very high . "_[325-taper] " The higher the better , "_{[322-tadpole]} rejoined [Tadpole]_322-tadpole , " and then [he]_{317-mr. rigby} will not interfere with [us]_8211-us . [I]_322-tadpole like [[your]_{317-mr. rigby} high - fliers]_{8212-your high - fliers} ; it is [your]_{317-mr. rigby} plodders [I]_322-tadpole detest , wearing old hats and high - lows , speaking in committee , and thinking [they]_3798-they are [men of business]_{906-men of business} : d — n [them]_3798-they ! "_{[322-tadpole]} [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} went down , and made some very impressive speeches ; at least [they]_3798-they read very well in some of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} second - rate journals , where all the uproar figured as loud cheering , and the interruption of a cabbage - stalk was represented as a question from [some intelligent individual in the crowd]_{3799-some intelligent individual in the crowd} . The fact is , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} bored [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} audience]_{6964-his audience} too much with history , especially with the French Revolution , which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} fancied was [his]_{317-mr. rigby} " forte , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} so that [the people]_{1127-the people} at last , whenever [he]_{317-mr. rigby} made any allusion to the subject , were almost as much terrified as if [they]_{1127-the people} had seen the guillotine . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had as yet one great advantage ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had [no opponent]_{3802-no opponent} ; and without personal opposition , no contest can be very bitter . It was for some days [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} versus [Liberal principles]_{3803-liberal principles} ; and [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had much the best of it ; for [he]_{317-mr. rigby} abused Liberal principles roundly in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} harangues , who not being represented on the occasion made no reply ; while plenty of ale , and some capital songs by [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , who went down express , gave the right cue to [the mob , who declared in chorus]_{3804-the mob , who declared in chorus} , beneath the windows of [[Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's hotel]_{3805-rigby 's hotel} , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was " [a fine old English gentleman]_{8214-a fine old english gentleman} ! "_{[317-mr. rigby]} But there was to be a contest ; no question about that , and a sharp one , although [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was to win , and well . [The liberal party]_{6080-the liberal party} had been so fastidious about [[their]_{6080-the liberal party} new candidate]_{3807-their new candidate} , that [they]_{6080-the liberal party} had none ready though several biting . [Jawster Sharp]_{598-jawster sharp} thought at one time that sheer necessity would give [him]_{598-jawster sharp} another chance still ; but even [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was preferable to [Jawster Sharp]_{598-jawster sharp} , who , finding it would not do , published [his]_{317-mr. rigby} long - prepared valedictory address , in which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} told [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} constituents]_{6644-his constituents} , that having long sacrificed [his]_{317-mr. rigby} health to [their]_{6644-his constituents} interests , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was now obliged to retire into the bosom of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} family]_{1300-his family} . And a very well provided for [family]_6607-family , too . All this time [the Liberal deputation from [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} — [two aldermen]_{3812-two aldermen} , [three town counsellors]_{3813-three town counsellors} , and [the Secretary of the Reform Association]_{3814-the secretary of the reform association} , were walking about [London]_3-london like mad things , eating luncheons and looking for [a candidate]_{3815-a candidate} . [They]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} called at [the Reform Club]_{3816-the reform club} twenty times in the morning , badgered whips and red - tapers , were introduced to [candidates]_{3817-candidates} , [badgered candidates]_{3818-badgered candidates} ; examined would - be members as if [they]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} were at a cattle show , listened to political pedigrees , dictated political pledges , referred to [Hansard]_668-hansard to see how [men]_5722-men had voted , inquired whether [men]_5722-men had spoken , finally discussed terms . But [they]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} never could hit [the right man]_{3821-the right man} . If the principles were right , there was no money ; and if money were ready , money would not take pledges . In fact [they]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} wanted [a Phoenix]_{3822-a phoenix} ; [a very rich man]_{3823-a very rich man} , who would do exactly as [they]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} liked , with extremely low opinions and with very high connexions . " If [he]_{3823-a very rich man} would go for the ballot and had a handle to [his]_{3823-a very rich man} name , it would have the best effect , "_{[3814-the secretary of the reform association]} said [the secretary of [the Reform Association]_{3825-the reform association}]_{3814-the secretary of the reform association} , " because [you]_8215-you see [we]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} are fighting against [a Right Honourable]_{8216-a right honourable} , and [you]_8215-you have no idea how that takes with [the mob]_{8217-the mob} . "_{[3814-the secretary of the reform association]} [The deputation]_{3826-the deputation} had been three days in [town]_1088-town , and urged by despatches by [every train]_{3828-every train} to bring affairs to a conclusion , jaded , perplexed , confused , [they]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} were ready to fall into the hands of [the first jobber]_{3829-the first jobber} or [bold adventurer]_{3830-bold adventurer} . [They]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} discussed over [their]_{3811-the liberal deputation from darlford} dinner at [a Strand Coffee - house]_{3831-a strand coffee - house} the claims of [the various candidates who had presented [themselves]_{3832-the various candidates who had presented themselves}]_{3832-the various candidates who had presented themselves} . [Mr. Donald Macpherson Macfarlane]_{717-mr. donald macpherson macfarlane} , who would only pay the legal expenses : [he]_{717-mr. donald macpherson macfarlane} was soon dispatched . [Mr. Gingerly Browne of Jermyn Street]_{718-mr. gingerly browne of jermyn street} , [the younger son of [a Baronet]_{1889-a baronet} , who would go as far as a £ 1000 , provided the seat was secured]_{3833-the younger son of a baronet , who would go as far as a £ 1000 , provided the seat was secured} . [Mr. Juggins]_{719-mr. juggins} , [a distiller]_{3835-a distiller} , £ [2000 man]_{3836-2000 man} ; but would not agree to any annual subscriptions . [Sir Baptist]_{720-sir baptist} Placid , vague about expenditure , but repeatedly declaring that " there could be no difficulty on that head . "_{[720-sir baptist]} [He]_{720-sir baptist} however had a moral objection to subscribing to the races , — and that was a great point at [Darlford]_157-darlford . [Sir Baptist]_{720-sir baptist} would subscribe a guinea per annum to [the Infirmary]_{3837-the infirmary} , and the same to [all religious Societies]_{3838-all religious societies} , without any distinction of sects — but races , it was not the sum , £ 100 per annum , but the principle . [He]_{720-sir baptist} had a moral objection . In short [the deputation]_{3826-the deputation} began to suspect what was the truth , that [they]_3840-they were a day after the fair , and that all the electioneering rips that swarm in the purlieus of political clubs during an impending dissolution of Parliament , [men who become [political characters]_{3842-political characters} in [their]_{3841-men who become political characters in their small circle} small circle]_{3841-men who become political characters in their small circle} , because [they]_{3841-men who become political characters in their small circle} have been talked of as once having an intention to stand for places for which [they]_{3841-men who become political characters in their small circle} never offered [themselves]_{3841-men who become political characters in their small circle} , or for having stood for places , where [they]_{3841-men who become political characters in their small circle} never could by any circumstance have succeeded , were in fact nibbling at [their]_{3841-men who become political characters in their small circle} dainty morsel . At this moment of despair , a ray of hope was imparted to [them]_3843-them by a confidential note from [a secretary of [the Treasury]_{3845-the treasury}]_{3844-a secretary of the treasury} , who wished to see [them]_3843-them at the Reform Club on the morrow . [You]_3846-you may be sure [they]_3843-them were punctual to [their]_3843-them appointment . [The secretary]_{3847-the secretary} received [them]_3843-them with great consideration . [He]_{3847-the secretary} had got [them]_3843-them [a candidate]_{3815-a candidate} , and [one of high mark]_{3849-one of high mark} — [the son of [a Peer]_{3851-a peer}]_{3850-the son of a peer} , and connected with [the highest Whig houses]_{3852-the highest whig houses} . [Their]_3843-them eyes sparkled . [A real honourable]_{3853-a real honourable} . If [they]_3843-them liked [he]_{3847-the secretary} would introduce [them]_3843-them immediately to [the Honourable Alberic de Crecy]_{721-the honourable alberic de crecy} . [He]_{3847-the secretary} had only to introduce [them]_3843-them , as there was no difficulty either as to means or opinions , expenses or pledges . [The secretary]_{3847-the secretary} returned with [a young gentleman whose diminutive stature would seem , from [his]_{3847-the secretary} smooth and singularly puerile countenance , to be merely the consequence of [his]_{3847-the secretary} very tender years]_{3855-a young gentleman whose diminutive stature would seem , from his smooth and singularly puerile countenance , to be merely the consequence of his very tender years} , but [Mr. de Crecy]_{722-mr. de crecy} was really of age , or at least would be by the nomination day . [He]_{3847-the secretary} did not say a word , but looked like the rosebud which dangled in the button - hole of [his]_{3847-the secretary} frock coat . [The Aldermen]_{3856-the aldermen} and [Town Counsellors]_{3857-town counsellors} were what is sometimes emphatically styled flabbergasted ; [they]_3843-them were speechless from bewilderment . " [Mr. de Crecy]_{722-mr. de crecy} will go for the ballot , "_{[3858-the secretary of the treasury]} said [the secretary of [the Treasury]_{3845-the treasury}]_{3858-the secretary of the treasury} with an audacious eye and a demure look , " and for [Total and Immediate]_{8218-total and immediate} if [you]_8219-you press [him]_{722-mr. de crecy} hard ; but do n't if [you]_8219-you can help it , because [he]_{722-mr. de crecy} has [an uncle]_{8220-an uncle} , [an old county member who has prejudices , and might disinherit [him]_{722-mr. de crecy}]_{8221-an old county member who has prejudices , and might disinherit him} . However , [we]_8222-we answer for [him]_{722-mr. de crecy} . And [I]_{3858-the secretary of the treasury} am very happy that [I]_{3858-the secretary of the treasury} have been the means of bringing about an arrangement , which [I]_{3858-the secretary of the treasury} feel will be mutually advantageous . "_{[3858-the secretary of the treasury]} And so saying [the secretary]_{3847-the secretary} effected [his]_{3847-the secretary} escape . Circumstances , however , retarded for a season the political career of [the Honourable Alberic de Crecy]_{721-the honourable alberic de crecy} . While [the Liberal party at [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{3861-the liberal party at darlford} were suffering under the daily inflictions of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's slashing style , and the post brought [them]_{3861-the liberal party at darlford} very unsatisfactory prospects of [a champion]_{3862-a champion} , [one]_1199-one offered [himself]_1199-one , and in an address which intimated that [he]_1199-one was [no man of straw]_{3864-no man of straw} , likely to recede from any contest in which [he]_1199-one chose to embark . [The town]_{5934-the town} was suddenly placarded with a letter to [the Independent Electors from [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank [the new proprietor of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{3735-the new proprietor of hellingsley}]_{3866-the independent electors from mr. millbank the new proprietor of hellingsley} . [He]_377-millbank expressed [himself]_377-millbank as one not anxious to obtrude [himself]_377-millbank on [their]_3868-they attention and founding no claim to [their]_3868-they confidence on [his]_377-millbank recent acquisition ; but at the same time as one resolved that [the free and enlightened community , with which [he]_377-millbank must necessarily hereafter be much connected]_{3869-the free and enlightened community , with which he must necessarily hereafter be much connected} , should not become [the nomination Borough of [any Peer of the realm]_{3871-any peer of the realm}]_{3870-the nomination borough of any peer of the realm} without a struggle if [they]_3868-they chose to make one . And so [he]_377-millbank offered [himself]_377-millbank if [they]_3868-they could not find [a better candidate without waiting for the ceremony of a requisition]_{3872-a better candidate without waiting for the ceremony of a requisition} . [He]_377-millbank was exactly [the man [they]_3868-they wanted]_{3873-the man they wanted} ; and though [he]_377-millbank had " no handle to [his]_377-millbank name , "_{[377-millbank]} and was somewhat impracticable about pledges , [his]_377-millbank fortune was so great , and [his]_377-millbank character so high , that it might be hoped that [the people]_{1127-the people} would be almost as content as if [they]_{1127-the people} were appealed to by [some obscure scion of factitious nobility]_{3875-some obscure scion of factitious nobility} subscribing to political engagements which [he]_377-millbank could not comprehend , and which in general are vomited with as much facility as [they]_3868-they are swallowed . [The people of [Darlford]_157-darlford who , as long as the contest for [their]_{3876-the people of darlford who , as long as the contest for their representation remained between mr. rigby and the abstraction called liberal principles} representation remained between [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and [the abstraction called Liberal Principles]_{3877-the abstraction called liberal principles}]_{3876-the people of darlford who , as long as the contest for their representation remained between mr. rigby and the abstraction called liberal principles} , appeared to be very indifferent about the result , the moment [they]_{3876-the people of darlford who , as long as the contest for their representation remained between mr. rigby and the abstraction called liberal principles} learned that for the phrase had been substituted a substance , and that too in the form of [a gentleman]_{1375-a gentleman} , who was soon to figure as [[their]_{3876-the people of darlford who , as long as the contest for their representation remained between mr. rigby and the abstraction called liberal principles} resident neighbour]_{3879-their resident neighbour} , became excited , speedily enthusiastic . All the bells of all [the churches]_{3880-the churches} rang when [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank commenced [his]_377-millbank canvass ; [the Conservatives]_{7726-the conservatives} , on the alert , if not alarmed , insisted on [[their]_{7726-the conservatives} champion]_{3882-their champion} also showing [himself]_{3882-their champion} in all directions ; and in the course of four - and - twenty hours , such is the contagion of popular feeling , [the town]_{5934-the town} was divided into two parties , [the vast majority of which were firmly convinced that [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{3884-the vast majority of which were firmly convinced that the country} could only be saved by the return of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , or preserved from inevitable destruction by the election of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . The results of the two canvasses were such as had been anticipated from the previous reports of [the respective agents]_{3886-the respective agents} and [supporters]_{3887-supporters} . In these days the personal canvass of [a candidate]_{3815-a candidate} is a mere form . [The whole country that is to be invaded]_{3889-the whole country that is to be invaded} has been surveyed and mapped out before entry ; every position reconnoitered ; the chain of communications complete . In the present case as is not unusual , [both candidates]_{3890-both candidates} were really supported by [numerous and reputable adherents]_{3891-numerous and reputable adherents} ; and both had very good grounds for believing that [they]_{3890-both candidates} would be ultimately successful . But there was a body of [the electors sufficiently numerous]_{3892-the electors sufficiently numerous} to turn the election who would not promise [their]_{3892-the electors sufficiently numerous} votes : [conscientious men who felt the responsibility of the duty that the constitution]_{3893-conscientious men who felt the responsibility of the duty that the constitution} had entrusted to [their]_{3893-conscientious men who felt the responsibility of the duty that the constitution} discharge , and who would not make up [their]_{3892-the electors sufficiently numerous} minds without duly weighing the respective merits of [the two rivals]_{3894-the two rivals} . [This class of deeply meditative individuals]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} are distinguished not only by [their]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} pensive turn of mind ; but by a charitable vein that seems to pervade [their]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} being . Not only will [they]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} think of [your]_3896-you request , but for [their]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} parts [they]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} wish both sides equally well . Decision indeed , as it must dash the hopes of [one of [[their]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} solicitors]_{3898-their solicitors}]_{3897-one of their solicitors} , seems infinitely painful to [them]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} ; [they]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} have always a good reason for postponing it . If [you]_3896-you seek [their]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} suffrage during the canvass , [they]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} reply that the writ not having come down , the day of election is not yet fixed . If [you]_3896-you call again to inform [them]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} that the writ has arrived , [they]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} rejoin that perhaps after all there may not be a contest . If [you]_3896-you call a third time half dead with fatigue , to give [them]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} friendly notice that both [you]_3896-you and [[your]_3896-you rival]_{3899-your rival} have pledged [yourselves]_3896-you to go to the poll , [they]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} twitch [their]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} trowsers , rub [their]_{3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals} hands , and with a dull grin observe , " Well , [sir]_5702-sir , [we]_8224-we shall see . "_{[3895-this class of deeply meditative individuals]} " Come , [Mr. Jobson]_723-jobson , "_{[3900-one of the committee]} says [one of [the committee]_{3901-the committee}]_{3900-one of the committee} with an insinuating smile , " give [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank one . "_{[3900-one of the committee]} " [Jobson]_723-jobson , [I]_{3902-a most influential supporter} think [you]_723-jobson and [I]_{3902-a most influential supporter} know [each other]_{1752-each other} , "_{[3902-a most influential supporter]} says [a most influential supporter]_{3902-a most influential supporter} with a knowing nod . " Yes , [Mr. Smith]_{724-mr. smith} , [I]_{3902-a most influential supporter} should think [we]_8224-we did . "_{[3902-a most influential supporter]} " Come , come , give [us]_8224-we one . "_{[3900-one of the committee]} " Well , [I]_{3900-one of the committee} have not made up [my]_{3900-one of the committee} mind yet , [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} . "_{[3900-one of the committee]} " [Jobson]_723-jobson ! "_{[3902-a most influential supporter]} says a solemn voice . " Did n't [you]_723-jobson tell [me]_{3902-a most influential supporter} the other night [you]_723-jobson wished well to [this gentleman]_{2676-this gentleman} ? "_{[3902-a most influential supporter]} " So [I]_723-jobson do ; [I]_723-jobson wish well to [everybody]_{934-everybody} , "_[723-jobson] replies [the imperturbable Jobson]_723-jobson . " Well , [Jobson]_723-jobson , "_{[3903-another member of the committee]} exclaims [another member of the committee]_{3903-another member of the committee} with a sigh , " who could have supposed that [you]_723-jobson would have been [an enemy]_{8229-an enemy} ! "_{[3903-another member of the committee]} " [I]_{3900-one of the committee} do n't wish to be [no enemy]_{8230-no enemy} to [no man]_{6106-no man} , [Mr. Trip]_{725-mr. trip} . "_{[3900-one of the committee]} " Come , [Jobson]_723-jobson , "_{[3904-a jolly tanner]} says [a jolly tanner]_{3904-a jolly tanner} , " if [I]_{3904-a jolly tanner} wanted to be [a Parliament man]_{8232-a parliament man} , [I]_{3904-a jolly tanner} do n't think [you]_723-jobson could refuse [me]_{3904-a jolly tanner} one ! "_{[3904-a jolly tanner]} " [I]_{3903-another member of the committee} do n't think [I]_{3903-another member of the committee} could [Mr. Oakfield]_{726-mr. oakfield} . "_{[3903-another member of the committee]} " Well then give it to [[my]_{3903-another member of the committee} friend]_{3398-my friend} . "_{[3903-another member of the committee]} " Well , [sir]_5702-sir , [I]_{3904-a jolly tanner} 'll think about it . "_{[3904-a jolly tanner]} " Leave [him]_{3398-my friend} to [me]_{3903-another member of the committee} , "_{[3903-another member of the committee]} says [another member of the committee]_{3903-another member of the committee} with a significant look . " [I]_{3903-another member of the committee} know how to get round [him]_{3398-my friend} . It 's all right . "_{[3903-another member of the committee]} " Yes , leave [him]_{3398-my friend} to [Hayfield]_224-hayfield , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , [he]_224-hayfield knows how to manage [him]_{3398-my friend} . "_{[3904-a jolly tanner]} But all the same , [Jobson]_723-jobson continues to look as little tractable and lamb - like as can be well fancied . And here in a work , which in an unpretending shape aspires to take neither an uninformed nor a partial view of the political history of the ten eventful years of the Reform struggle , [we]_3906-we should pause for a moment to observe the strangeness , that only five years after the reconstruction of the electoral body by [the Whig party]_{6234-the whig party} , in [a borough called into political existence]_{3908-a borough called into political existence} by [their]_{6234-the whig party} policy , [a manufacturing town]_{6466-a manufacturing town} too , [[their]_{6234-the whig party} candidate]_{3910-their candidate} comprising in [his]_{3910-their candidate} person every quality and circumstance which could recommend [him]_{3910-their candidate} to [the constituency]_{3911-the constituency} , and [[his]_{3910-their candidate} opponent]_{3912-his opponent} the worst specimen of [the Old Generation]_{3913-the old generation} , [a political adventurer]_{3914-a political adventurer} , who owed the least disreputable part of [his]_{3910-their candidate} notoriety to [his]_{3910-their candidate} opposition to the Reform Bill ; that in [such a borough]_{3915-such a borough} under such circumstances there should be a contest , and that too one of a very doubtful issue . What was the cause of this ? Are [we]_3906-we to seek it in the " Re - action "_{[3910-their candidate]} of [the Tadpoles]_{335-the tadpoles} and [the Tapers]_{597-the tapers} ? That would not be a very satisfactory solution . Re - action to a certain extent is the law of human existence . In the particular state of affairs before [us]_3906-we ; [England]_10-england after the Reform Act ; it never could be doubtful , that Time would gradually , and in some instances , rapidly , counteract the national impulse of 1832 . There never could have been a question , for example , that [the English counties]_{3916-the english counties} would have reverted to [their]_{3916-the english counties} natural allegiance to [[their]_{3916-the english counties} proprietors]_{3917-their proprietors} ; but the results of the appeals to [the third Estate]_{1521-the third estate} in 1835 and 1837 are not to be accounted for by a mere re - adjustment of legitimate influences . The truth is , that considerable as are the abilities of [the Whig leaders]_{8156-the whig leaders} ; highly accomplished as many of [them]_{8156-the whig leaders} unquestionably must be acknowledged in parliamentary debate ; experienced in council ; sedulous in office ; eminent as [scholars]_{3920-scholars} ; powerful from [their]_{8156-the whig leaders} position ; the absence of individual influence , of the pervading authority of a commanding mind , has been the cause of the fall of [the Whig party]_{6234-the whig party} . Such a supremacy was generally acknowledged in [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} on the accession of [this party]_{2598-this party} to power ; but it was the supremacy of a tradition rather than of a fact . Almost at the outset of [his]_{320-lord grey} authority [[his]_{320-lord grey} successor]_{3923-his successor} was indicated . When the crisis arrived , [the intended successor]_{3924-the intended successor} was not in the Whig ranks . It is in this virtual absence of [a real and recognised leader]_{3925-a real and recognised leader} , almost from the moment that [they]_{8156-the whig leaders} passed [their]_{8156-the whig leaders} great measure , that [we]_3926-we must seek a chief cause of all that insubordination , all those distempered ambitions , and all those dark intrigues , that finally broke up not only the Whig government , but [the Whig party]_{6234-the whig party} ; demoralised [their]_{8156-the whig leaders} ranks ; and sent [them]_{8156-the whig leaders} to [the country]_{5717-the country} , both in 1835 and 1837 with every illusion , which had operated so happily in [their]_{8156-the whig leaders} favour in 1832 , scattered to the winds . In all things [we]_3926-we trace the irresistible influence of [the individual]_{1623-the individual} . And yet the interval that elapsed between 1835 and 1837 proved , that there was all this time in the Whig array [one entirely competent to the office of leading a great party]_{3930-one entirely competent to the office of leading a great party} , though [his]_{3930-one entirely competent to the office of leading a great party} capacity for that fulfilment was too tardily recognised . [Lord John Russell]_{471-lord john} has that degree of imagination which though evinced rather in sentiment than expression , still enables [him]_{471-lord john} to generalize from the details of [his]_{471-lord john} reading and experience ; and to take those comprehensive views , which however easily depreciated by [ordinary men]_{3931-ordinary men} in an age of routine , are indispensable to [a statesman in the conjunctures in which [we]_3926-we live]_{3932-a statesman in the conjunctures in which we live} . [He]_{471-lord john} understands therefore [his]_{471-lord john} position ; and [he]_{471-lord john} has the moral intrepidity which prompts [him]_{471-lord john} ever to dare that which [his]_{471-lord john} intellect assures [him]_{471-lord john} is politic . [He]_{471-lord john} is consequently at the same time , sagacious and bold , in council . As [an administrator]_{3933-an administrator} , [he]_{471-lord john} is prompt and indefatigable . [He]_{471-lord john} is not [a natural orator]_{3934-a natural orator} ; and labours under physical deficiencies which even a Demosthenic impulse could scarcely overcome . But [he]_{471-lord john} is experienced in debate ; quick in reply , fertile in resource ; takes large views ; and frequently compensates for a dry and hesitating manner by the expression of those noble truths , that flash across the fancy , and rise spontaneously to the lip , of [men of poetic temperament when addressing popular assemblies]_{3935-men of poetic temperament when addressing popular assemblies} . If [we]_3926-we add to this a private life of dignified repute ; the accidents of [his]_{471-lord john} birth and rank , which never can be severed from [the man]_{2198-the man} , [the scion of [a great historic family]_{3938-a great historic family} , and born as it were to the hereditary service of [the State]_{1474-the state}]_{3937-the scion of a great historic family , and born as it were to the hereditary service of the state} ; it is difficult to ascertain at what period , or under what circumstances , [the Whig party]_{6234-the whig party} have ever possessed , or could obtain , [a more efficient leader]_{3941-a more efficient leader} . But [we]_3926-we must return to the Darlford election . [The class of thoughtful voters]_{3942-the class of thoughtful voters} was sufficiently numerous in [that borough]_{3943-that borough} to render the result of the contest doubtful to the last , and on the eve of the day of nomination [both parties]_{1342-both parties} were equally sanguine . Nomination day altogether is a most unsatisfactory affair . There is little to be done , and that little mere form . The tedious hours remain ; and [no one]_{1022-no one} can settle [his]_{1022-no one} mind to any thing . It is not a holiday , for [every one]_{1328-every one} is serious ; it is not business , for [no one]_{1022-no one} can attend to it ; it is not a contest , for there is no canvassing ; nor an election , for there is no poll . It is a day of lounging without an object , and luncheons without an appetite ; of hopes and fears ; confidence and dejection ; bravado bets and secret hedging ; and about midnight , of furious suppers of grilled bones , brandy - and - water , and recklessness . [The president and vice - president of [the Conservative Association]_{3949-the conservative association}]_{3948-the president and vice - president of the conservative association} , [the secretary]_{3847-the secretary} and [the four solicitors who were [agents]_3952-agents]_{3951-the four solicitors who were agents} , had impressed upon [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} that it was of the utmost importance , and must produce a great moral effect if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} obtained the show of hands . With [his]_{317-mr. rigby} powers of eloquence and [their]_{3948-the president and vice - president of the conservative association} secret organisation [they]_{3948-the president and vice - president of the conservative association} flattered [themselves]_{3948-the president and vice - president of the conservative association} it might be done . With this view [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} inflicted a speech of more than two hours ' duration on [the electors]_{7326-the electors} , who bore it very kindly , as [the mob]_{8217-the mob} likes above all things that the ceremonies of nomination day should not be cut short : moreover there is nothing that [the mob]_{8217-the mob} likes so much as a speech . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} therefore had on the whole a far from unfavourable audience , and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} availed [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} of [their]_{3948-the president and vice - president of the conservative association} forbearance . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} brought in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} crack theme the guillotine , and dilated so elaborately upon its qualities , that [one of [the gentlemen below]_{3957-the gentlemen below}]_{3956-one of the gentlemen below} could not refrain from exclaiming : " [I]_{3956-one of the gentlemen below} wish [you]_{317-mr. rigby} may get it . "_{[3956-one of the gentlemen below]} This exclamation gave [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} what is called a great opening , which , like [a practised speaker]_{3958-a practised speaker} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} immediately seized . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} denounced the sentiment as " un - English , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} and got very much cheered . Excited by this success [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} began calling everything else " un - English "_{[317-mr. rigby]} with which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} did not agree , until menacing murmurs began to rise , when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} shifted the subject , and rose into a grand peroration , in which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} assured [them]_{3948-the president and vice - president of the conservative association} that the eyes of [the whole empire]_{3959-the whole empire} were on this particular election , ( cries of " that 's true , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} from all sides ) and that [England]_10-england expected [every man]_{6081-every man} to do [his]_{6081-every man} duty . " And who do [you]_{317-mr. rigby} expect to do [yours]_{317-mr. rigby} ? "_{[3961-a gentleman below]} inquired [a gentleman below]_{3961-a gentleman below} , " about that ere pension ? "_{[3961-a gentleman below]} " [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} screeched a hoarse voice , " do n't [you]_{317-mr. rigby} mind ; [you]_{317-mr. rigby} guv it [them]_8235-them well . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , keep up [your]_{317-mr. rigby} spirits old chap : [we]_8236-our will have [you]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_{[3961-a gentleman below]} " Now , "_{[3962-a man as tall as saul]} said a stentorian voice , and [a man as tall as [Saul]_727-saul]_{3962-a man as tall as saul} looked round [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . This was [the engaged leader of [the Conservative mob]_{3964-the conservative mob}]_{3963-the engaged leader of the conservative mob} ; the eye of [every one of [[his]_{3963-the engaged leader of the conservative mob} minions]_{3966-his minions}]_{3965-every one of his minions} was instantly on [him]_{3963-the engaged leader of the conservative mob} . " Now ! [[Our]_8236-our young Queen]_{8121-our young queen} and [[our]_8236-our old institutions]_{8122-our old institutions} ; [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} for ever ! "_{[3963-the engaged leader of the conservative mob]} This was a signal for the instant appearance of [the leader of [the Liberal mob]_{3968-the liberal mob}]_{3967-the leader of the liberal mob} . [Magog Wrath]_{728-magog wrath} , not so tall as [Bully Bluck]_{729-bully bluck} [[his]_{3963-the engaged leader of the conservative mob} rival]_{1737-his rival} , had a voice almost as powerful , a back much broader , and a countenance far more forbidding . " Now , [[my]_{729-bully bluck} boys]_{8239-my boys} ; [the Queen]_{7301-the queen} and [Millbank]_377-millbank for ever . "_{[729-bully bluck]} These rival cries were the signals for a fight between the two bands of [gladiators in the face of the hustings]_{3970-gladiators in the face of the hustings} ; the body of [the people little interfering]_{3971-the people little interfering} . [Bully Bluck]_{729-bully bluck} seized [Magog Wrath]_{728-magog wrath} 's colours ; [they]_3972-they wrestled , [they]_3972-they seized [each other]_{1752-each other} ; [[their]_3972-they supporters]_{6092-their supporters} were engaged in mutual contest ; it appeared to be a most alarming and perilous fray ; [several ladies from the windows]_{3975-several ladies from the windows} screamed , one fainted ; [a band of [special constables]_{3977-special constables}]_{3976-a band of special constables} pushed [their]_{3976-a band of special constables} way through [the mob]_{8217-the mob} ; [you]_3979-you heard [their]_{3976-a band of special constables} staves resounding on the skulls of all who opposed [them]_{3976-a band of special constables} , especially [the little boys]_{1648-the little boys} : order was at length restored ; and to tell the truth , the only hurts inflicted were those which came from [the special constables]_{3981-the special constables} . [Bully Bluck]_{729-bully bluck} and [Magog Wrath]_{728-magog wrath} , with all [their]_3972-they fierce looks , flaunting colours , loud cheers , and desperate assaults , were after all only a couple of Condottieri , who were cautious never to wound [each other]_{1752-each other} . [They]_3972-they were in fact [a very peaceful police]_{3983-a very peaceful police} , who kept [the town]_{5934-the town} in awe , and prevented [others]_1294-others from being mischievous who were more inclined to do harm . [[Their]_3972-they hired gangs]_{3986-their hired gangs} were the safety valves for [all the scamps of [the borough]_{7292-the borough} , who receiving a few shillings per head for [their]_{3987-all the scamps of the borough , who receiving a few shillings per head for their nominal service , and as much drink as they liked after the contest} nominal service , and as much drink as [they]_{3987-all the scamps of the borough , who receiving a few shillings per head for their nominal service , and as much drink as they liked after the contest} liked after the contest]_{3987-all the scamps of the borough , who receiving a few shillings per head for their nominal service , and as much drink as they liked after the contest} , were bribed and organised into peace and sobriety on the days in which [their]_{3987-all the scamps of the borough , who receiving a few shillings per head for their nominal service , and as much drink as they liked after the contest} excesses were most to be apprehended . [Now Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank came forward : [he]_3989-he was very brief compared with [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; but clear and terse . [No one]_{1022-no one} could misunderstand [him]_3989-he . [He]_3989-he did not favour [[his]_3989-he hearers]_{3991-his hearers} with any history , but gave [them]_{3991-his hearers} [his]_3989-he views about taxes , free trade , [placemen]_{3992-placemen} and [pensioners]_{3993-pensioners} , whoever and wherever [they]_3994-they might be . " [Hilloa]_730-hilloa , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , about that ere pension ? "_[3989-he] " [Millbank]_377-millbank for ever ! [We]_8241-we will have [him]_377-millbank . "_{[3995-resident representatives]} " Never mind , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , [you]_{317-mr. rigby} 'll come in next time . "_{[377-millbank]} [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank was very energetic about [resident representatives]_{3995-resident representatives} , but did not understand that [a resident representative]_{3996-a resident representative} meant [the nominee of [a great lord]_{3998-a great lord} , who lived in [a great castle]_{3999-a great castle} , ( great cheering ) . There was [a Lord]_{4000-a lord} once who declared that if [he]_{4000-a lord} liked , [he]_{4000-a lord} would return [[his]_{4000-a lord} negro valet]_{4001-his negro valet} to [Parliament]_{1021-parliament}]_{3997-the nominee of a great lord , who lived in a great castle , ( great cheering ) . there was a lord once who declared that if he liked , he would return his negro valet to parliament} ; but [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank thought those days were over . It remained for [the people of [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{4003-the people of darlford} to determine whether [he]_377-millbank was mistaken . " Never ! "_{[8217-the mob]} exclaimed [the mob]_{8217-the mob} . " [Millbank]_377-millbank for ever ! [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} in [the river]_{1561-the river} ! [No niggers]_{8243-no niggers} , no walets ! "_{[8217-the mob]} " Three groans for [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_{[4005-a critic below]} " [His]_{317-mr. rigby} language ai n't as purty as [the Lunnun chaps]_{8244-the lunnun chaps} , "_{[4005-a critic below]} said [a critic below]_{4005-a critic below} ; " but [he]_{317-mr. rigby} speaks from [his]_{317-mr. rigby} art ; and give [me]_{4005-a critic below} the man who as got a art . "_{[4005-a critic below]} " That 's [your]_{317-mr. rigby} time of day , [Mr. Robinson]_{731-mr. robinson} . "_{[8217-the mob]} " Now , "_{[728-magog wrath]} said [Magog Wrath]_{728-magog wrath} looking around . " Now — [the Queen]_{7301-the queen} and [Millbank]_377-millbank for ever ! Hurrah ! "_{[728-magog wrath]} The show of hands was entirely in favour of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . Scarcely a hand was held up for [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} below , except by [Bully Bluck]_{729-bully bluck} and [[his]_{729-bully bluck} prætorians]_{4006-his prætorians} . [The Chairman]_{4007-the chairman} and [the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Association]_{4008-the deputy chairman of the conservative association} , [the Secretary]_{3847-the secretary} and [the four agents]_{4010-the four agents} severally and respectively went up to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and congratulated [him]_{317-mr. rigby} on the result , as it was a known fact " that the show of hands never won . "_{[3847-the secretary]} The eve of polling day was now at hand . This is the most critical period of an election . All night parties in disguise were perambulating [the different wards]_{4011-the different wards} , watching [each others]_{4012-each others} tactics ; masks , wigs , false noses , [gentles in livery coats]_{4013-gentles in livery coats} , [men in female attire]_{4014-men in female attire} — a silent carnival of manoeuvre , vigilance , anxiety , and trepidation . [The thoughtful voters]_{4015-the thoughtful voters} about this time make up [their]_{4015-the thoughtful voters} minds ; [the enthusiasts who have told [you]_4017-you twenty times a day for the last fortnight , that [they]_{4016-the enthusiasts who have told you twenty times a day for the last fortnight , that they would get up in the middle of the night to serve you , require the most watchful cooping} would get up in the middle of the night to serve [you]_4017-you , require the most watchful cooping]_{4016-the enthusiasts who have told you twenty times a day for the last fortnight , that they would get up in the middle of the night to serve you , require the most watchful cooping} ; [all the individuals who have assured [you]_4017-you that " [their]_{4015-the thoughtful voters} word is [their]_{4015-the thoughtful voters} bond]_{8246-all the individuals who have assured you that " their word is their bond} , "_{[4015-the thoughtful voters]} change sides . [Two of [the Rigbyites]_{732-the rigbyites}]_{4018-two of the rigbyites} met in [the marketplace]_{4019-the marketplace} about an hour after midnight . " Well , how goes it ? "_[1199-one] said [one]_1199-one . " [I]_1199-one have been the rounds . The blunts going like the ward - pump . [I]_1199-one saw [a man]_{1198-a man} come out of [[Moffatt]_733-moffatt 's house]_{8248-moffatt 's house} , muffled up with a mask on . [I]_1199-one dodged [him]_{1198-a man} . It was [Biggs]_734-biggs . "_[1199-one] " [You]_1199-one do n't mean that , do [you]_1199-one ? D — e [I]_1199-one 'll answer for [Moffatt]_733-moffatt . "_[1199-one] " [I]_1199-one never thought [he]_733-moffatt was [a true man]_{8249-a true man} . "_[1199-one] " Told [Robins]_735-robins ? "_[1199-one] " [I]_1199-one could not see [him]_733-moffatt ; but [I]_1199-one met [young Gunning]_{736-young gunning} and told [him]_{736-young gunning} . "_[1199-one] " [Young Gunning]_{736-young gunning} ! That wo n't do . "_[1199-one] " [I]_1199-one thought [he]_733-moffatt was as right as the town clock . "_[1199-one] " So did [I]_1199-one once . Hush ! who comes here ? [The enemy]_{8250-the enemy} , [Franklin]_737-franklin and [Sampson Potts]_393-sam . Keep close . "_[1199-one] " [I]_1199-one 'll speak to [them]_{8250-the enemy} . Good night , [Potts]_393-sam . Up rather late to - night ? "_[1199-one] " All fair election time . [You]_1199-one ai n't snoring are [you]_1199-one ? "_[1199-one] " Well , [I]_1199-one hope [the best man]_{8251-the best man} will win . "_[1199-one] " [I]_1199-one am sure [he]_{8251-the best man} will . "_[1199-one] " [You]_1199-one must go for [Moffatt]_733-moffatt early , to breakfast at [the White Lion]_{8252-the white lion} ; that 's [[your]_1199-one sort]_{8253-your sort} . Do n't leave [him]_733-moffatt , and poll [him]_733-moffatt [yourself]_1199-one . [I]_1199-one am going off to [Solomon Lacey]_676-solomon 's . [He]_676-solomon has got [four Millbankites]_{8254-four millbankites} cooped up very drunk , and [I]_1199-one want to get [them]_{8254-four millbankites} quietly into [the country]_{5717-the country} before daybreak . "_[1199-one] ' Tis polling day ! [The candidates]_{4021-the candidates} are roused from [their]_{4021-the candidates} slumbers at an early hour by the music of [[their]_{4021-the candidates} own bands]_{4022-their own bands} perambulating [the town]_{5934-the town} , and each playing [the " conquering hero]_{8256-the " conquering hero} "_[1199-one] to sustain the courage of [[their]_{4021-the candidates} jaded employers]_{4024-their jaded employers} by depriving [them]_{4021-the candidates} of that rest which can alone tranquillize the nervous system . There is something in that matin burst of music , followed by a shrill cheer from [the boys of [the borough]_{7292-the borough}]_{4025-the boys of the borough} , [the only inhabitants yet up]_{4027-the only inhabitants yet up} , that is very depressing . [The committee - rooms of [each candidate]_{4029-each candidate}]_{4028-the committee - rooms of each candidate} are soon rife with black reports ; each side has received fearful bulletins of the preceding night campaign ; and its consequences as exemplified in the morning , unprecedented tergiversations , mysterious absences ; [men who breakfast with one side and vote with the other]_{4030-men who breakfast with one side and vote with the other} ; [men who wo n't come to breakfast]_{4031-men who wo n't come to breakfast} ; [men who wo n't leave breakfast]_{4032-men who wo n't leave breakfast} . At ten o'clock [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was in a majority of twenty - eight . The polling was brisk and very equal until the middle of the day , when it became very slack . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} kept a majority , but an inconsiderable one . [[Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank 's friends]_{4033-mr. millbank 's friends} were not disheartened , as it was known that [the leading members of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's Committee]_{4034-the leading members of mr. rigby 's committee} had polled ; whereas [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} opponent]_{3912-his opponent} 's were principally reserved . At a quarter past two there was great cheering and uproar . [The four voters in favour of [Millbank]_377-millbank whom [Solomon Lacey]_676-solomon had cooped up , made drunk , and carried into [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{4036-the four voters in favour of millbank whom solomon lacey had cooped up , made drunk , and carried into the country} , had recovered [their]_{4036-the four voters in favour of millbank whom solomon lacey had cooped up , made drunk , and carried into the country} senses , made [their]_{4036-the four voters in favour of millbank whom solomon lacey had cooped up , made drunk , and carried into the country} escape , and voted as [they]_{4036-the four voters in favour of millbank whom solomon lacey had cooped up , made drunk , and carried into the country} originally intended . Soon after this , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank was declared by [[his]_377-millbank Committee]_{4038-his committee} to be in a majority of one , but [the Committee of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{4039-the committee of mr. rigby} instantly posted a placard in large letters to announce that on the contrary [[their]_{4039-the committee of mr. rigby} man]_{1839-their man} was in a majority of nine . " If [we]_{4039-the committee of mr. rigby} could only have got another registration , "_{[4041-the principal agent]} whispered [the principal agent]_{4041-the principal agent} to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} at a quarter past four . " [You]_{317-mr. rigby} think it 's all over then ? "_{[4041-the principal agent]} " Why [I]_{4041-the principal agent} do not see now how [we]_{4039-the committee of mr. rigby} can win . [We]_{4039-the committee of mr. rigby} have polled all [[our]_{4039-the committee of mr. rigby} dead men]_{8257-our dead men} , and [Millbank]_377-millbank is seven a head . "_{[4041-the principal agent]} " [I]_{4042-the consoling chairman of the conservative association} have no doubt [we]_{4039-the committee of mr. rigby} shall be able to have a good petition , "_{[4042-the consoling chairman of the conservative association]} said [the consoling chairman of [the Conservative Association]_{3949-the conservative association}]_{4042-the consoling chairman of the conservative association} . It was not with feelings of extreme satisfaction that [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} returned to [London]_3-london . The loss of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , followed by the loss of [the borough]_{7292-the borough} to [[Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} 's successful master]_{4045-hellingsley 's successful master} , were not precisely the incidents which would be adduced as evidence of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's good management or good fortune . Hitherto that [gentleman]_{4046-gentleman} had persuaded [the world]_{971-the world} that [he]_{4046-gentleman} was not only very clever , but that [he]_{4046-gentleman} was also always in luck ; a quality which many appreciate more even than capacity . [His]_{4046-gentleman} reputation was unquestionably damaged both with [[his]_{4046-gentleman} patron]_{900-his patron} and [[his]_{4046-gentleman} party]_{6076-his party} . But what [the Tapers]_{597-the tapers} and [the Tadpoles]_{335-the tadpoles} thought or said , what even might be the injurious effect on [his]_{4046-gentleman} own career of the loss of [his]_{4046-gentleman} election , assumed an insignificant character when compared with its influence on the temper and disposition of [the Marquess of Monmouth]_{4050-the marquess of monmouth} . And yet [[his]_{4046-gentleman} carriage]_{5714-his carriage} is now entering [the court - yard of [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house}]_{4052-the court - yard of monmouth house} , and in all probability a few minutes would introduce [him]_{4046-gentleman} to that presence before which [he]_{4046-gentleman} had ere this trembled . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} was at [home]_1156-home , and anxious to see [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . In a very few minutes [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} was ascending the private staircase , entering the antechamber , and waiting to be received in [the little saloon]_{4056-the little saloon} , exactly as [[our]_4057-our [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{7090-our coningsby} did more than five years ago , scarcely less agitated , but by feelings of a very different character . " Well , [you]_{317-mr. rigby} made a good fight of it , "_{[1234-the marquess]} exclaimed [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} in a cheerful and particularly cordial tone , as [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} entered [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} dressing - room]_{7222-his dressing - room} . " Patience ! [We]_4057-our shall win next time . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} This reception instantly re - assured [the defeated candidate]_{4061-the defeated candidate} , though its contrast to that which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} expected , rather perplexed [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} entered into the details of the election , talked rapidly of the next registration , the propriety of petitioning ; accustomed [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} to hearing [his]_{317-mr. rigby} voice with its habitual volubility in [a chamber where [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had feared it might not sound for some time]_{4062-a chamber where he had feared it might not sound for some time} . " D — n politics ! "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . " [These fellows]_{8258-these fellows} are in for this parliament , and [I]_{1234-the marquess} am really weary of the whole affair . [I]_{1234-the marquess} begin to think [the Duke]_{860-the duke} was right , and it would have been best to have left [them]_{8258-these fellows} to [themselves]_{8258-these fellows} . [I]_{1234-the marquess} am glad [you]_{317-mr. rigby} have come up at once , for [I]_{1234-the marquess} want [you]_{317-mr. rigby} . The fact is , [I]_{1234-the marquess} am going to be married . "_{[1234-the marquess]} This was not a startling announcement to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was prepared for it , though scarcely could have hoped that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} would have been favoured with it on the present occasion , instead of a morose comment on [his]_{317-mr. rigby} misfortunes . Marriage then was the predominant idea of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} at the present moment , in whose absorbing interest all vexations were forgotten . [Fortunate Rigby]_{738-fortunate rigby} ! Disgusted by the failure of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} political combinations , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} disappointments in not dictating to [the county]_{1831-the county} and not carrying [the borough]_{7292-the borough} , and the slight prospect at present of obtaining the great object of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} ambition , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had resolved to precipitate [his]_{317-mr. rigby} fate , was about to marry immediately , and quit [England]_10-england . " [You]_{317-mr. rigby} will be wanted , [Rigby]_{738-fortunate rigby} , "_{[1234-the marquess]} continued [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . " [We]_8260-we must have [a couple of trustees]_{8261-a couple of trustees} , and [I]_{1234-the marquess} have thought of [you]_{317-mr. rigby} as one . [You]_{317-mr. rigby} know [you]_{317-mr. rigby} are [[my]_{1234-the marquess} executor]_{8262-my executor} ; and it is better not to bring in unnecessarily new names into the management of [my]_{1234-the marquess} affairs . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} will act with [you]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_{[1234-the marquess]} [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} then , after all , was [a lucky man]_{4067-a lucky man} . After such a succession of failures , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had returned only to receive fresh and the most delicat marks of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} patron]_{900-his patron} 's good feeling and consideration . [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's trustee]_{4069-lord monmouth 's trustee} and [executor]_{4070-executor} ! " [You]_{317-mr. rigby} know [you]_{317-mr. rigby} are [[my]_{328-lord monmouth} executor]_{8262-my executor} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} Sublime truth ! It ought to be blazoned in letters of gold in the most conspicuous part of [[Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's library]_{4071-rigby 's library} , to remind [him]_{317-mr. rigby} perpetually of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} great and impending destiny . [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's executor]_{4072-lord monmouth 's executor} , and very probably [one of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} residuary legatees]_{4074-his residuary legatees}]_{4073-one of his residuary legatees} ! [A legatee of some sort]_{4075-a legatee of some sort} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} knew [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was . What [a splendid memento mori]_{4076-a splendid memento mori} ! What cared [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} for [the borough of [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{3791-the borough of darlford} ? And as for [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} political friends]_{4078-his political friends} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wished [them]_{4078-his political friends} joy of [their]_{4078-his political friends} barren benches . Nothing was lost by not being in [this Parliament]_{4079-this parliament} . It was then with sincerity that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} offered [his]_{317-mr. rigby} congratulations to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} patron]_{900-his patron} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} praised the judicious alliance , accompanied by every circumstance conducive to worldly happiness ; distinguished beauty , perfect temper , princely rank . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who had hardly got out of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} hustings ' vein , was most eloquent in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} praises of [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} . " [A very amiable woman]_{8264-a very amiable woman} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " and very handsome . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} always admired [her]_{352-madame colonna} ; and [a very agreeable person]_{8265-a very agreeable person} too ; [I]_{328-lord monmouth} dare say a very good temper , but [I]_{328-lord monmouth} am not going to marry [her]_{352-madame colonna} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " Might [I]_{4083-a trustee} then ask who is — "_{[4083-a trustee]} " [[Her]_{352-madame colonna} step - daughter]_{7807-her step - daughter} , [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia , "_{[1234-the marquess]} replied [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} very quietly , and looking at [his]_{1234-the marquess} ring . Here was a thunderbolt ! [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had made another mistake . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had been working all this time for [the wrong woman]_{4082-the wrong woman} ! The consciousness of being [a trustee]_{4083-a trustee} alone sustained [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . There was an inevitable pause . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} would not speak however , and [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} must . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} babbled rather incoherently about [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia being admired by [every body]_{4085-every body} ; also that [she]_350-lucretia was the most fortunate of [women]_2299-women , as well as the most accomplished ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was just beginning to say [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had known [her]_350-lucretia from [a child]_{6445-a child} , when discretion stopped [his]_{317-mr. rigby} tongue , which had a habit of running on somewhat rashly ; but [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , though [he]_{317-mr. rigby} often blundered in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} talk , had the talent of extricating [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} from the consequence of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} mistakes . " And [Madame]_{352-madame colonna} must be highly gratified by all this ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} observed [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} with an inquiring accent . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was dying to learn how [she]_350-lucretia had first received the intelligence , and congratulated [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} that [his]_{317-mr. rigby} absence at [his]_{317-mr. rigby} contest had preserved [him]_{317-mr. rigby} from the storm . " [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} knows nothing of [our]_8267-our intentions , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " And by the bye , that is the very business on which [I]_{328-lord monmouth} wished to see [you]_{317-mr. rigby} , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} wish [you]_{317-mr. rigby} to communicate [them]_8268-them to [her]_{352-madame colonna} . [We]_8267-our are to be married , and immediately . It would gratify [me]_{328-lord monmouth} that [the wife of [[Lucretia]_350-lucretia 's father]_{8270-lucretia 's father}]_{8269-the wife of lucretia 's father} should attend [our]_8267-our wedding . [You]_{317-mr. rigby} understand exactly what [I]_{328-lord monmouth} mean , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} — [I]_{328-lord monmouth} must have no scenes . Always happy to see [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia under [my]_{328-lord monmouth} roof ; but then [I]_{328-lord monmouth} like to live quietly , particularly at present ; harassed as [I]_{328-lord monmouth} have been by the loss of these elections , by all this bad management , and by all these disappointments on subjects in which [I]_{328-lord monmouth} was led to believe success was certain . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} is at [home]_1156-home , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} and [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} bowed [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} out of [the room]_{854-the room} . The departure of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia from [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} in the autumn determined [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia on a step which had for some time before [his]_{317-mr. rigby} arrival occupied [her]_350-lucretia brooding imagination . Nature had bestowed on [this lady an ambitious soul and a subtile spirit]_{4090-this lady an ambitious soul and a subtile spirit} ; [she]_350-lucretia could dare much , and could execute finely . Above all things [she]_350-lucretia coveted power ; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of [her]_350-lucretia sex , the qualities that could engage [her]_350-lucretia passions or fascinate [her]_350-lucretia fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished [her]_350-lucretia . Though [the Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of [the world]_{971-the world} , [she]_350-lucretia had as yet encountered [no hero]_{4092-no hero} . In [the admirers whom [her]_350-lucretia rank]_{4093-the admirers whom her rank} , and sometimes [her]_350-lucretia intelligence , assembled around [her]_350-lucretia , [[her]_350-lucretia master]_{2185-her master} had not yet appeared . [Her]_350-lucretia heart had not trembled before any of those brilliant forms whom [she]_350-lucretia was told [her]_350-lucretia sex admired ; nor did [she]_350-lucretia envy any one the homage which [she]_350-lucretia did not appreciate . There was therefore no disturbing element in the worldly calculations which [she]_350-lucretia applied to that question which is to [woman]_2314-woman what a career is to [man]_1251-man , the question of marriage . [She]_350-lucretia would marry to gain power , and therefore [she]_350-lucretia wished to marry the powerful . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} hovered around [her]_350-lucretia , and [she]_350-lucretia liked [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . [She]_350-lucretia admired [his]_{317-mr. rigby} incomparable shrewdness ; [his]_{317-mr. rigby} freedom from ordinary prejudices , the selfishness which was always good - natured , and the imperturbability that was not callous . But [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} had hovered round many ; it was [his]_{317-mr. rigby} easy habit . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} liked [clever women]_{4097-clever women} , young , but who had seen something of [the world]_{971-the world} . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia pleased [him]_{317-mr. rigby} much ; with the form and mind of [a woman even in the nursery]_{4099-a woman even in the nursery} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had watched [her]_350-lucretia development with interest ; and had witnessed [her]_350-lucretia launched in [that world]_{4100-that world} where [she]_350-lucretia floated at once with as much dignity and consciousness of superior power , as if [she]_350-lucretia had braved for seasons its waves and its tempests . Musing over [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , the mind of [Lucretia]_350-lucretia was drawn to the image of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} friend]_{2195-his friend} ; [[her]_350-lucretia friend]_{7876-her friend} ; [the friend of [[her]_350-lucretia parents]_{4104-her parents}]_{4103-the friend of her parents} . And why not marry [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ? The idea pleased [her]_350-lucretia . There was something great in the conception ; difficult and strange . The result , if achieved , would give [her]_350-lucretia all that [she]_350-lucretia desired . [She]_350-lucretia devoted [her]_350-lucretia mind to this secret thought . [She]_350-lucretia had [no confidants]_{4105-no confidants} . [She]_350-lucretia concentrated [her]_350-lucretia intellect on one point , and that was to fascinate [the grandfather of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{4106-the grandfather of coningsby} , while [[her]_350-lucretia step - mother]_{1545-her step - mother} was plotting that [she]_{1545-her step - mother} should marry [[his]_{4106-the grandfather of coningsby} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} . The volition of [Lucretia Colonna]_350-lucretia was , if not supreme , of a power most difficult to resist . There was something charm - like and alluring in the conversation of [one who was silent to all others]_{4109-one who was silent to all others} ; something in the tones of [her]_350-lucretia low rich voice which acted singularly on the nervous system . It was the voice of the serpent ; indeed there was an undulating movement in [Lucretia]_350-lucretia when [she]_350-lucretia approached [you]_4110-you , which irresistibly reminded [you]_4110-you of that mysterious animal . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was not insensible to the spell , though totally unconscious of its purpose . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} found the society of [Lucretia]_350-lucretia very agreeable to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; [she]_350-lucretia was animated , intelligent , original ; [her]_350-lucretia inquiries were stimulating ; [her]_350-lucretia comments on what [she]_350-lucretia saw , and heard , and read , racy and often indicating a fine humour . But all this was reserved for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} ear . Before [[her]_350-lucretia parents]_{4104-her parents} as before all others , [Lucretia]_350-lucretia was silent , a little scornful , never communicating , neither giving nor seeking amusement , shut up in [herself]_350-lucretia . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} fell therefore into the habit of riding and driving with [Lucretia]_350-lucretia alone . It was an arrangement which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} found made [his]_{328-lord monmouth} life more pleasant . Nor was it displeasing to [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} . [She]_{352-madame colonna} looked upon [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's fancy for [Lucretia]_350-lucretia as a fresh tie for [them]_4112-them all . Even [the Prince]_{1289-the prince} , when [[his]_{1289-the prince} wife]_{1760-his wife} called [his]_{1289-the prince} attention to the circumstance , observed it with satisfaction . It was a circumstance which represented in [his]_{1289-the prince} mind a continuance of good eating and good drinking , fine horses , luxurious baths , unceasing billiards . In this state of affairs appeared [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , known before to [[her]_350-lucretia step - mother]_{1545-her step - mother} , but seen by [Lucretia]_350-lucretia for the first time . Truly [he]_{328-lord monmouth} came , saw , and conquered . Those eyes that rarely met anothers , were fixed upon [his]_{328-lord monmouth} searching yet unimpassioned glance . [She]_350-lucretia listened to that voice full of music , yet void of tenderness : and the spirit of [Lucretia Colonna]_350-lucretia bowed before [an intelligence that commanded sympathy , yet offered none]_{4116-an intelligence that commanded sympathy , yet offered none} . [Lucretia]_350-lucretia naturally possessed great qualities as well as great talents . Under a genial influence [her]_350-lucretia education might have formed a being capable of imparting and receiving happiness . But [she]_350-lucretia found [herself]_350-lucretia without [a guide]_{6716-a guide} . [[Her]_350-lucretia father]_{1546-her father} offered [her]_350-lucretia no love ; [[her]_350-lucretia step - mother]_{1545-her step - mother} gained from [her]_350-lucretia no respect . [Her]_350-lucretia literary education was the result of [her]_350-lucretia own strong mind and inquisitive spirit . [She]_350-lucretia valued knowledge , and [she]_350-lucretia therefore acquired it . But not a single moral principle or a single religious truth had ever been instilled into [her]_350-lucretia being . Frequent absence from [[her]_350-lucretia [own country]_{4121-own country}]_{3761-her own country} had by degrees broken off even an habitual observance of the forms of [her]_350-lucretia creed ; while a life of undisturbed indulgence , void of all anxiety and care , while it preserved [her]_350-lucretia from many of the temptations to vice , deprived [her]_350-lucretia of that wisdom " more precious than rubies "_{[350-lucretia]} which adversity and affliction , the struggles and the sorrows of existence , can alone impart . [Lucretia]_350-lucretia had passed [her]_350-lucretia life in a refined , but rather dissolute society . Not indeed that a word that could call forth [a maiden blush , conduct that could pain the purest feelings]_{4122-a maiden blush , conduct that could pain the purest feelings} , could be heard or witnessed in [those polished and luxurious circles]_{4123-those polished and luxurious circles} . The most exquisite taste pervaded [their]_4124-their atmosphere ; and [the uninitiated who found [themselves]_{4125-the uninitiated who found themselves in those perfumed chambers and those golden saloons , might believe from all that passed before them , that their inhabitants were as pure , as orderly , and as irreproachable as their furniture} in [those perfumed chambers]_{4126-those perfumed chambers} and [those golden saloons]_{4127-those golden saloons} , might believe from all that passed before [them]_{4125-the uninitiated who found themselves in those perfumed chambers and those golden saloons , might believe from all that passed before them , that their inhabitants were as pure , as orderly , and as irreproachable as their furniture} , that [[their]_4124-their inhabitants]_{4128-their inhabitants} were as pure , as orderly , and as irreproachable as [their]_4124-their furniture]_{4125-the uninitiated who found themselves in those perfumed chambers and those golden saloons , might believe from all that passed before them , that their inhabitants were as pure , as orderly , and as irreproachable as their furniture} . But among [the habitual dwellers in [these delicate halls]_{4130-these delicate halls}]_{4129-the habitual dwellers in these delicate halls} , there was a tacit understanding , a prevalent doctrine that required no formal exposition , no proofs and illustrations , no comment and no gloss ; which was indeed rather a traditional conviction than an imparted dogma ; that [the exoterick public]_{4131-the exoterick public} were on many subjects [the victims of very vulgar prejudices]_{4132-the victims of very vulgar prejudices} , which [these enlightened personages]_{4133-these enlightened personages} wished neither to disturb nor to adopt . [A being of such a temper , bred in such a manner]_{4134-a being of such a temper , bred in such a manner} ; [a woman full of intellect and ambition , daring and lawless , and satiated with prosperity]_{4135-a woman full of intellect and ambition , daring and lawless , and satiated with prosperity} , is not made for equable fortunes and an uniform existence . [She]_350-lucretia would have sacrificed [the world]_{971-the world} for [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , for [he]_642-sidonia had touched the fervent imagination that none before could approach , but [that inscrutable man]_{4137-that inscrutable man} would not read the secret of [her]_350-lucretia heart , and prompted alike by pique , the love of power , and a weariness of [her]_350-lucretia present life , [Lucretia]_350-lucretia resolved on that great result which [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} is now about to communicate to [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia . About half an hour after [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had entered [[that lady]_{7749-that lady} 's apartments]_{4139-that lady 's apartments} it seemed that all the bells of [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} were ringing at the same time . The sound even reached [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} in [[his]_{1234-the marquess} luxurious recess]_{4141-his luxurious recess} , who immediately took a pinch of snuff and ordered [[his]_{1234-the marquess} valet]_{4142-his valet} to lock the door of [the ante - chamber]_{4143-the ante - chamber} . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia too heard the sounds ; [she]_350-lucretia was lying on a sofa in [her]_350-lucretia boudoir reading the Inferno and immediately mustered [[her]_350-lucretia garrison]_{4144-her garrison} in the form of [a French maid]_{4145-a french maid} , and gave directions that [no one]_{1022-no one} should be admitted . Both [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , and [[his]_{1234-the marquess} intended bride]_{4148-his intended bride} , felt that a crisis was at hand , and resolved to participate in no scenes . The ringing ceased ; there was again silence . Then there was another ring ; a very short , hasty , and violent pull ; followed by some slamming of doors . [The servants , who were all on the alert and had advantages of hearing and observation]_{4149-the servants , who were all on the alert and had advantages of hearing and observation} denied to [[their]_{4149-the servants , who were all on the alert and had advantages of hearing and observation} secluded master]_{4150-their secluded master} , caught a glimpse of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} endeavouring gently to draw back into [[her]_350-lucretia apartments]_{4151-her apartments} [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} , furious amid [his]_{317-mr. rigby} deprecatory exclamations . " For Heaven 's sake , [[my]_{352-madame colonna} dear]_{1785-my dear} [Madame]_{352-madame colonna} ; for [your]_{352-madame colonna} own sake — now really — now [I]_{352-madame colonna} assure [you]_{352-madame colonna} — [you]_{352-madame colonna} are quite wrong — [you]_{352-madame colonna} are indeed — it is a complete misapprehension — [I]_{352-madame colonna} will explain everything . [I]_{352-madame colonna} entreat — [I]_{352-madame colonna} implore — whatever [you]_{352-madame colonna} like — just what [you]_{352-madame colonna} please — only listen . "_{[352-madame colonna]} Then [the lady with a mantling visage and flashing eye , violently closing the door]_{4152-the lady with a mantling visage and flashing eye , violently closing the door} , was again lost to [their]_4153-their sight . A few minutes after , there was a more moderate ring and [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} coming out of [the apartments]_{4154-the apartments} , with [his]_{317-mr. rigby} cravat a little out of order as if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had had a violent shaking , met [the servant who would have entered]_{4155-the servant who would have entered} . " Order [[Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} 's travelling carriage]_{8273-madame colonna 's travelling carriage} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} exclaimed in a loud voice , " and send [Mademoiselle Conrad]_{739-mademoiselle conrad} [here]_5716-here directly . [I]_{317-mr. rigby} do n't think [the fellow]_{8275-the fellow} hears [me]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} added [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and following [the servant]_{1146-the servant} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} added in a low tone and with a significant glance , " [no travelling carriage]_{8276-no travelling carriage} ; no [Mademoiselle Conrad]_{739-mademoiselle conrad} ; order [the britska]_{8277-the britska} round as usual . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} Nearly another hour passed ; there was another ring ; very moderate indeed . [The servant]_{1146-the servant} was informed that [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} was coming down ; and [she]_{352-madame colonna} appeared as usual . In a beautiful morning dress , and leaning on the arm of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} [she]_{352-madame colonna} descended the stairs , and was handed into [[her]_{352-madame colonna} carriage]_{4158-her carriage} by [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} , who seating [himself]_{1078-that gentleman} by [her]_{352-madame colonna} side , ordered [them]_4160-them to drive to [Richmond]_225-richmond . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} having been informed that all was calm , and that [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} attended by [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , had gone to [Richmond]_225-richmond , ordered [[his]_{1078-that gentleman} carriage]_{5714-his carriage} , and accompanied by [Lucretia]_350-lucretia and [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , departed immediately for [Blackwall]_{226-blackwall} , where in white bait , a quiet bottle of claret , the society of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} agreeable friends]_{4162-his agreeable friends} , and the contemplation of [the passing steamers]_{4163-the passing steamers} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} found a mild distraction and an amusing repose . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} reported that evening to [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} on [his]_{317-mr. rigby} return , that all was arranged and tranquil . Perhaps [he]_{317-mr. rigby} exaggerated the difficulties , to increase the service ; but according to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} account they were very considerable . It required some time to make [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} comprehend the nature of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} communication . [All Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's diplomatic skill was expended in the gradual development . When it was once fairly put before [her]_{352-madame colonna} , the effect was appalling . That was the first great ringing of bells . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} softened a little what [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had personally endured ; but [he]_{317-mr. rigby} confessed [she]_{352-madame colonna} sprang at [him]_{317-mr. rigby} like a tigress baulked of [her]_{352-madame colonna} prey , and poured forth on [him]_{317-mr. rigby} a volume of epithets , many of which [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} really deserved . But after all in the present instance [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was not treacherous , only base , which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} always was . Then [she]_{352-madame colonna} fell into a passion of tears , and vowed frequently that [she]_{352-madame colonna} was not weeping for [herself]_{352-madame colonna} , but only for [that dear [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who had been treated so infamously and robbed of Lucretia , and whose heart [she]_{352-madame colonna} knew must break]_{329-coningsby} . It seemed that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} stemmed the first violence of [her]_{352-madame colonna} emotion by mysterious intimations of an important communication that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had to make ; and piquing [her]_{352-madame colonna} curiosity , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} calmed [her]_{352-madame colonna} passion . But really having nothing to say , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was nearly involved in fresh dangers . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} took refuge in the affectation of great agitation which prevented exposition . [The lady]_{1269-the lady} then insisted on [[her]_{1269-the lady} travelling carriage]_{4166-her travelling carriage} being ordered , and packed , as [she]_{1269-the lady} was determined to set out for [Rome]_14-rome that afternoon . This little occurrence gave [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} some few minutes to collect [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} , at the end of which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} made the Princess several announcements of intended arrangements , all of which pleased [her]_{352-madame colonna} mightily , though they were so inconsistent with each other , that if [she]_{352-madame colonna} had not been [a woman in a passion]_{4167-a woman in a passion} , [she]_{352-madame colonna} must have detected that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was lying . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} assured [her]_{352-madame colonna} almost in the same breath , that [she]_{352-madame colonna} was never to be separated from [them]_4168-them , and that [she]_{352-madame colonna} was to have [any establishment in [any country [she]_{352-madame colonna} liked]_{4170-any country she liked}]_{4169-any establishment in any country she liked} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} talked wildly of equipages , diamonds , shawls , opera boxes ; and while [her]_{352-madame colonna} mind was bewildered with these dazzling objects , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} with intrepid gravity consulted [her]_{352-madame colonna} as to the exact amount [she]_{352-madame colonna} would like to have apportioned , independent of [her]_{352-madame colonna} general revenue , for the purposes of charity . At the end of two hours , exhausted by [her]_{352-madame colonna} rage and soothed by these visions , [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} , having grown calm and reasonable , sighed and murmured a complaint , that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ought to have communicated this important intelligence in person . Upon this [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} instantly assured [her]_{352-madame colonna} , that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had been for some time waiting to do so , but in consequence of [her]_{352-madame colonna} lengthened interview with [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} had departed for [Richmond]_225-richmond with [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , where [he]_{317-mr. rigby} hoped that [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} and [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} would join [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . So it ended , with a morning drive and suburban dinner ; [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , after what [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had gone through , finding no difficulty in accounting for [the other guests]_{7835-the other guests} not being present , and bringing [home]_1156-home [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} in the evening , at times almost as gay and good - tempered as usual , and almost oblivious of [her]_{352-madame colonna} disappointment . When [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} met [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} , [he]_{1234-the marquess} embraced [her]_{352-madame colonna} with great courtliness , and from that time consulted [her]_{352-madame colonna} on every arrangement . [He]_{1234-the marquess} took a very early occasion of presenting [her]_{352-madame colonna} with a diamond necklace of great value . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} was fond of making presents to persons to whom [he]_{1234-the marquess} thought [he]_{1234-the marquess} had not behaved very well , and who yet spared [him]_{1234-the marquess} scenes . The marriage speedily followed by special licence at [the villa of [the Right Hon]_{4177-the right hon}]_{4176-the villa of the right hon} . [Nicholas Rigby]_{602-the right honourable nicholas rigby} , who gave away [the bride]_{4178-the bride} . [The wedding party]_{4179-the wedding party} was very select , but brilliant as the diamond necklace : [a royal Duke]_{4180-a royal duke} and [Duchess]_550-duchess , [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} , and [a few others]_{4181-a few others} . [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} presented [the bride]_{4178-the bride} with a bouquet of precious stones , and [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} with a French fan in a diamond frame . It was a fine day ; [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , calm as if [he]_{328-lord monmouth} were winning the St. Leger ; [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , universally recognized as [a beauty]_{4183-a beauty} ; [all the guests]_{2995-all the guests} gay , [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia especially . [The travelling - carriage]_{4185-the travelling - carriage} is at the door which is to bear [the happy pair]_{4186-the happy pair} away . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} embraces [Lucretia]_350-lucretia ; [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} gives a grand bow : [they]_{4186-the happy pair} are gone . [The guests]_{1427-the guests} remain awhile . [A Prince of the blood]_{4189-a prince of the blood} will propose a toast ; there is another glass of champagne quaffed , another ortolan devoured ; and then [they]_{4186-the happy pair} rise and disperse . [Madame Colonna]_{352-madame colonna} leaves [them]_{4186-the happy pair} with [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} , whose guest for a while [she]_{605-lady st. julians} is to become . And in a few minutes [[their]_{4186-the happy pair} host]_{1386-their host} is alone . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} retired into [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} library]_{4191-his library} : [the repose of [the chamber]_{1254-the chamber}]_{4192-the repose of the chamber} must have been grateful to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} feelings after all this distraction . [It]_4194-it was spacious , well - stored , classically adorned , and opened on [a beautiful lawn]_{4195-a beautiful lawn} . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} threw [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} into an ample chair , crossed [his]_{317-mr. rigby} legs , and resting [his]_{317-mr. rigby} head on [his]_{317-mr. rigby} arm , apparently fell into deep contemplation . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had some cause for reflection , and though [we]_4196-we did once venture to affirm that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} never either thought or felt , this perhaps may be the exception that proves the rule . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} could scarcely refrain from pondering over the strange event which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had witnessed , and had assisted . It was an incident that might exercise considerable influence over [his]_{317-mr. rigby} fortunes . [[His]_{317-mr. rigby} patron]_{900-his patron} married , and married to one who certainly did not offer to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} such a prospect of easy management as [[her]_{900-his patron} step - mother]_{1545-her step - mother} ! Here were new influences arising ; new characters , new situations , new contingencies . Was [he]_{317-mr. rigby} thinking of all this ? [He]_{317-mr. rigby} suddenly jumps up , hurries to a shelf and takes down a volume . It is [his]_{317-mr. rigby} interleaved peerage , of which for twenty years [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had been threatening an edition . Turning to [the Marquisate of [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{4199-the marquisate of monmouth} , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} took up [his]_{317-mr. rigby} pen and thus made the necessary entry . " Married , second time , August 3rd . 1837 , [The Princess Lucretia Colonna , daughter of [Prince Paul Colonna]_350-lucretia , born at [Rome]_14-rome]_350-lucretia , February 16 th . 1819 . That was what [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} called "_{[317-mr. rigby]} a great fact . " There was not a peerage compiler in [England]_10-england who had that date save [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} . Before [we]_8278-we close this slight narrative of the domestic incidents that occurred in [the family of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather}]_{8279-the family of his grandfather} since [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} quitted [the castle]_{7359-the castle} , [we]_8278-we must not forget to mention what happened to [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} and [Flora]_612-flora . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} took a great liking to [the manager]_{2640-the manager} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} found [him]_{328-lord monmouth} very clever in many things independently of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} profession ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was useful to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , and did [his]_{317-mr. rigby} work in an agreeable manner . And [the future Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} was accustomed to [Flora]_612-flora , and found [her]_612-flora useful too , and did not like to lose [her]_612-flora . And so [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} turning all the circumstances in [his]_{1234-the marquess} mind , and being convinced that [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} could never succeed , to any extent in [England]_10-england in [his]_{607-villebecque} profession , and probably no where else , appointed [him]_{607-villebecque} , to [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} 's infinite satisfaction , [Intendant of [[his]_{607-villebecque} household]_{8285-his household}]_{8284-intendant of his household} with a considerable salary , while [Flora]_612-flora still lived with [[her]_612-flora kind step - father]_{8286-her kind step - father} . Another year elapsed ; not so fruitful in incidents to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as the preceding ones , and yet not unprofitably passed . It had been spent in the almost unremitting cultivation of [his]_{607-villebecque} intelligence . [He]_{607-villebecque} had read deeply and extensively , digested [his]_{607-villebecque} acquisitions , and had practised [himself]_{607-villebecque} in surveying them , free from those conventional conclusions and those traditionary inferences that surrounded [him]_{607-villebecque} . Although [he]_{607-villebecque} had renounced [his]_{607-villebecque} once cherished purpose of trying for University honours , an aim which [he]_{607-villebecque} found discordant with the investigations on which [his]_{607-villebecque} mind was bent , [he]_{607-villebecque} had rarely quitted [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} . [The society of [[his]_{607-villebecque} friends]_{856-his friends}]_{8287-the society of his friends} , the great convenience of public libraries , and the general tone of studious life around , rendered an University for [him]_{607-villebecque} [a genial residence]_{8289-a genial residence} . There is a moment in life , when the pride and thirst of knowledge seem to absorb [our]_8290-our being , and so it happened now to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who felt each day stronger in [his]_{607-villebecque} intellectual resources , and each day more anxious and avid to increase them . The habits of public discussion fostered by [the Debating Society]_{8291-the debating society} were also for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} no inconsiderable tie to [the University]_{6364-the university} . This was [the arena in which [he]_{607-villebecque} felt [himself]_{607-villebecque} at [home]_1156-home]_{8293-the arena in which he felt himself at home} . The promise of [his]_{607-villebecque} Eton days was here fulfilled . And while [[his]_{607-villebecque} friends]_{856-his friends} listened to [his]_{607-villebecque} sustained argument or [his]_{607-villebecque} impassioned declamation ; the prompt reply or the apt retort ; [they]_{856-his friends} looked forward with pride through the vista of years to the time when [the hero of the youthful Club]_{8296-the hero of the youthful club} should convince or dazzle in the senate . It is probable then that [he]_{607-villebecque} would have remained at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} with slight intervals until [he]_{607-villebecque} had taken [his]_{607-villebecque} degree , had not circumstances occurred which gave altogether a new turn to [his]_{607-villebecque} thoughts . When [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had fixed [his]_{328-lord monmouth} wedding - day [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had written [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to announce [his]_{328-lord monmouth} intended marriage , and to request [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} 's presence at the ceremony . The letter was more than kind ; it was warm and generous . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} assured [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} that this alliance should make no difference in the very ample provision which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had long intended for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} should ever esteem [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} nearest relative]_{8299-his nearest relative} ; and that while [his]_{328-lord monmouth} death would bring to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as considerable an independence as [an English gentleman]_{8300-an english gentleman} need desire , so in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} lifetime , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} should ever be supported as became [his]_{328-lord monmouth} birth , breeding , and future prospects . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had mentioned to [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was about to invite [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} to [their]_8302-their wedding , and [the lady]_{1269-the lady} had received the intimation with satisfaction . It so happened that a few hours after , [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} who now entered [the private rooms of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} without previously announcing [her]_{329-coningsby} arrival]_{8304-the private rooms of lord monmouth without previously announcing her arrival} , met [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} with the letter to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in [his]_{607-villebecque} hand . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} took it away from [him]_{607-villebecque} , and said it should be posted with [her]_{329-coningsby} own letters . It never reached its destination . [[Our]_8305-our friend]_{6335-our friend} learnt the marriage from the newspapers , which somewhat astounded [him]_{6335-our friend} ; but [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was fond of [[his]_{1136-his grandson} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , and [he]_{1136-his grandson} wrote [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} a letter of congratulation , full of feeling and ingenuousness , and which , while it much pleased [the person to whom it was addressed]_{8308-the person to whom it was addressed} , unintentionally convinced [him]_{1136-his grandson} that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had never received [his]_{1136-his grandson} original communication . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} spoke to [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , who could throw sufficient light upon the subject , but it was never mentioned to [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} was [a man who always found out everything , and enjoyed the secret . Rather more than a year after the marriage , when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had completed [his]_{1136-his grandson} twenty - first year , the year which [he]_{1136-his grandson} had passed so quietly at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge}]_{8310-a man who always found out everything , and enjoyed the secret . rather more than a year after the marriage , when coningsby had completed his twenty - first year , the year which he had passed so quietly at cambridge} , [he]_{1136-his grandson} received a letter from [[his]_{1136-his grandson} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , informing [him]_{1136-his grandson} that after a variety of movements [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} and [himself]_{1136-his grandson} were established in [Paris]_27-paris for the season , and desiring that [he]_{1136-his grandson} would not fail to come over as soon as was practicable , and pay [them]_8312-them as long a visit as the regulations of [the University]_{6364-the university} would permit . So , at the close of the December term , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} quitted [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} for [Paris]_27-paris . Passing through [London]_3-london , [he]_{1136-his grandson} made [his]_{1136-his grandson} first visit to [[his]_{1136-his grandson} banker]_{8314-his banker} at [Charing Cross]_{228-charing cross} , on whom [he]_{1136-his grandson} had periodically drawn since [he]_{1136-his grandson} commenced [his]_{1136-his grandson} college life . [He]_{1136-his grandson} was in [the outer counting - house]_{8315-the outer counting - house} , making some inquiries about a letter of credit , when [one of [the partners]_{8317-the partners}]_{8316-one of the partners} came out from [an inner room]_{8318-an inner room} , and invited [him]_{1136-his grandson} to enter . [This firm]_{8319-this firm} had been for generations [the bankers of [the Coningsby family]_{8321-the coningsby family}]_{8320-the bankers of the coningsby family} ; and it appeared that there was a sealed box in [their]_{8320-the bankers of the coningsby family} possession which had belonged to [the father of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{8322-the father of coningsby} , and [they]_{8320-the bankers of the coningsby family} wished to take this opportunity of delivering it to [[his]_{8322-the father of coningsby} son]_{1160-his son} . This communication deeply interested [him]_{1136-his grandson} ; and as [he]_{1136-his grandson} was alone in [London]_3-london , at [an hotel]_{8324-an hotel} , and on the wing for [a foreign country]_{966-a foreign country} , [he]_{1136-his grandson} requested permission at once to examine it , in order that [he]_{1136-his grandson} might again deposit it with [them]_{8320-the bankers of the coningsby family} : so [he]_{1136-his grandson} was shown into [a private room]_{8326-a private room} for that purpose . The seal was broken ; the box was full of papers , chiefly correspondence : among them was a packet described as letters from "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [[my]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Helen]_741-helen , " [the mother of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{8327-the mother of coningsby} . In the interior of this packet , there was a miniature of [that mother]_{8328-that mother} . [He]_{1136-his grandson} looked at it ; put it down : looked at it again and again . [He]_{1136-his grandson} could not be mistaken . There was the same blue fillet in the bright hair . It was an exact copy of that portrait which had so greatly excited [his]_{1136-his grandson} attention when at [Millbank]_377-millbank ! This was a mysterious and singularly perplexing incident . It greatly agitated [him]_{1136-his grandson} . [He]_{1136-his grandson} was alone in [the room]_{854-the room} when [he]_{1136-his grandson} made the discovery . When [he]_{1136-his grandson} had recovered [himself]_{1136-his grandson} , [he]_{1136-his grandson} sealed up the contents of the box , with the exception of [[his]_{1136-his grandson} mother]_{998-his mother} 's letters and the miniature , which [he]_{1136-his grandson} took away with [him]_{1136-his grandson} , and then re - delivered it to [[his]_{1136-his grandson} banker]_{8314-his banker} for custody until [his]_{1136-his grandson} return . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} found [Lord]_8332-lord and [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} in [a splendid hotel in [the Faubourg St. Honoré]_{8334-the faubourg st. honoré}]_{8333-a splendid hotel in the faubourg st. honoré} , near [the English embassy]_{8335-the english embassy} . [[His]_{1136-his grandson} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} looked at [him]_{1136-his grandson} with marked attention , and received [him]_{1136-his grandson} with evident satisfaction . Indeed [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was greatly pleased that [Harry]_{716-henry viii} had come to [Paris]_27-paris ; it was [the University of [the World]_{230-the world}]_{229-the university of the world} , where [everybody]_{934-everybody} should graduate . [Paris]_27-paris and [London]_3-london ought to be the great objects of [all travellers]_{8338-all travellers} ; the rest was mere landscape . It can not be denied that between [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} there existed from the first a certain antipathy ; and though circumstances for a short time had apparently removed or modified the aversion , the manner of [the lady]_{1269-the lady} when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was ushered into [her]_{1269-the lady} boudoir , resplendent with all that Parisian taste and luxury could devise , was characterized by that frigid politeness which had preceded the days of [their]_8340-their more genial acquaintance . If the manner of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} were the same as before [her]_{329-coningsby} marriage , a considerable change might however be observed in [her]_{329-coningsby} appearance . [Her]_{329-coningsby} fine form had become more developed ; while [her]_{329-coningsby} dress , that [she]_{329-coningsby} once totally neglected , was elaborate and gorgeous , and of the last mode . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} was the fashion at [Paris]_27-paris ; [a great lady]_{8341-a great lady} , greatly admired . [A guest under such a roof]_{8342-a guest under such a roof} however , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was at once launched into the most brilliant circles of Parisian society , which [he]_{8342-a guest under such a roof} found fascinating . The art of society is , without doubt , perfectly comprehended and completely practised in [the bright metropolis of [France]_148-france]_{8343-the bright metropolis of france} . [An Englishman]_{3226-an englishman} can not enter [a saloon]_{7647-a saloon} without instantly feeling [he]_{3226-an englishman} is among [a race more social than [[his]_{3226-an englishman} compatriots]_{8347-his compatriots}]_{8346-a race more social than his compatriots} . What , for example , is more consummate than the manner in which [a French lady]_{8348-a french lady} receives [[her]_{8348-a french lady} guests]_{8349-her guests} ! [She]_{8348-a french lady} unites graceful repose and unaffected dignity , with the most amiable regard for [others]_1294-others . [She]_{8348-a french lady} sees [every one]_{1328-every one} ; [she]_{8348-a french lady} speaks to [every one]_{1328-every one} ; [she]_{8348-a french lady} sees [them]_{1328-every one} at the right moment ; [she]_{8348-a french lady} says the right thing . It is utterly impossible to detect any difference in the position of [[her]_{8348-a french lady} guests]_{8349-her guests} by the spirit in which [she]_{8348-a french lady} welcomes [them]_{1328-every one} . There is , indeed , throughout [every circle of [Parisian]_231-parisian society]_{8354-every circle of parisian society} , from the "_[741-helen] château " to the "_[4201-you] cabaret , " a sincere homage to intellect ; and this without any maudlin sentiment . None sooner than [the Parisians]_{8355-the parisians} can draw the line between factitious notoriety and honest fame ; or sooner distinguish between [the counterfeit celebrity]_{8356-the counterfeit celebrity} and the standard reputation . In [England]_10-england [we]_8357-we too often alternate between a supercilious neglect of genius and a rhapsodical pursuit of quacks . In [England]_10-england , when [a new character]_{8358-a new character} appears in [[our]_8357-we circles]_{8359-our circles} , the first question always is , "_[4201-you] Who is [he]_4201-you ? " In [France]_148-france it is , "_[4201-you] What is [he]_4201-you ? " In [England]_10-england , "_[4201-you] How much a - year ? " In [France]_148-france , "_[4201-you] What has [he]_4201-you done ? " About a week after [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's arrival in [Paris]_27-paris , as [he]_4201-you was sauntering on [the soft and sunny Boulevards]_{8360-the soft and sunny boulevards} , soft and sunny though Christmas , [he]_4201-you met [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[4201-you] So [you]_4201-you are here ? " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[4201-you] Turn now with [me]_0-i , for [I]_0-i see [you]_4201-you are only lounging , and tell [me]_0-i when [you]_4201-you came , where [you]_4201-you are , and what [you]_4201-you have done since [we]_4202-we parted . [I]_0-i have been [here]_5716-here [myself]_0-i but a few days . " There was much to tell . And when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had rapidly related all that had passed , [they]_4202-we talked of [Paris]_27-paris . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia had offered [him]_4201-you hospitality , until [he]_4201-you learned that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was at [Paris]_27-paris , and that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} guest]_{7202-his guest} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sorry [you]_4201-you can not come to [me]_0-i , " [he]_0-i remarked ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would have shown [you]_4201-you every body and every thing . But [we]_4204-we shall meet often . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have already seen many remarkable things , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_[0-i] and met [many celebrated persons]_{4205-many celebrated persons} . Nothing more strikes [me]_0-i in [this brilliant city]_{4206-this brilliant city} than the tone of [its]_{4206-this brilliant city} society , so much higher than [our]_4204-we own . What an absence of petty personalities ! How much conversation , and how little gossip ! Yet no where is there less pedantry . [All women]_{4207-all women} [here]_5716-here as agreeable as is the remarkable privilege in [London]_3-london of some half dozen . [Men]_5722-men too , and [great men]_{1025-great men} , develope [their]_5722-men minds . [A great man in [England]_10-england]_{4211-a great man in england} on the contrary is generally [the dullest dog in company]_{4212-the dullest dog in company} . And yet how piteous to think that so fair a civilisation should be in such imminent peril . " "_{[4211-a great man in england]} Yes ! that is a common opinion ; and yet [I]_0-i am somewhat sceptical of its truth , " replied [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am inclined to believe that the social system of [England]_10-england is in infinitely greater danger than that of [France]_148-france . [We]_4204-we must not be misled by [the agitated surface of [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{4213-the agitated surface of this country} . The foundations of [its]_{4206-this brilliant city} order are deep and sure . Learn to understand [France]_148-france . [France]_148-france is [a Kingdom]_{4215-a kingdom} with [a Republic]_{4216-a republic} for [[its]_148-france capital]_{4217-its capital} . [It]_148-france has been always so , for centuries . From the days of [the League]_{4218-the league} to the days of [the Sections]_{4219-the sections} , to the days of 1830 . It is still [France]_148-france , little changed ; and only more national ; for it is less Frank and more Gallic ; as [England]_10-england has become less Norman and more Saxon . " "_[0-i] And it is [your]_0-i opinion then , that [the present King]_{2256-the present king} may maintain [himself]_{2256-the present king} ? " "_{[2256-the present king]} Every movement in [this country]_{5794-this country} , however apparently discordant , seems to tend to that inevitable end . [He]_{2256-the present king} would not be on the throne if the nature of things had not demanded [his]_{2256-the present king} presence . [The Kingdom of]_{4222-the kingdom of} [France]_148-france required [a Monarch]_{4223-a monarch} ; [the Republic of [Paris]_27-paris]_{4224-the republic of paris} required [a Dictator]_{4225-a dictator} . [He]_{2256-the present king} comprised in [his]_{2256-the present king} person both qualifications ; lineage and intellect ; blood for [the provinces]_{2871-the provinces} , brains for [the city]_{5800-the city} . " "_{[6718-an individual]} What a position ! what [an individual]_{6718-an individual} ! " exclaimed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[6718-an individual]} Tell [me]_0-i , " [he]_0-i added eagerly , "_{[6718-an individual]} what is [he]_{2256-the present king} ? [This Prince of whom one hears in [all countries]_{3209-all countries}]_{4229-this prince of whom one hears in all countries} at all hours ; on whose existence [we]_4231-we are told the tranquillity , almost the civilisation , of [Europe]_25-europe depends , yet of whom [we]_4231-we receive accounts so conflicting , so contradictory ; tell [me]_0-i , [you]_4232-you who can tell [me]_0-i , tell [me]_0-i what [he]_{2256-the present king} is ? " [Sidonia]_642-sidonia smiled at [his]_0-i earnestness . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have a creed of [mine]_0-i own , " [he]_0-i remarked , "_[0-i] that [the great characters of antiquity]_{4233-the great characters of antiquity} are at rare epochs re - produced for [our]_4231-we wonder , or [our]_4231-we guidance . Nature , wearied with mediocrity , pours the warm metal into an heroic mould . When circumstances at length placed [me]_0-i in the presence of [the King of [France]_148-france]_{4234-the king of france} , [I]_0-i recognised — [Ulysses]_742-ulysses ! " "_{[742-ulysses]} But is there no danger , " resumed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , after the pause of a few moments , "_{[742-ulysses]} that [the Republic of [Paris]_27-paris]_{4224-the republic of paris} may absorb [the Kingdom of]_{4222-the kingdom of} [France]_148-france ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i suspect the reverse , " replied [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] The tendency of advanced civilisation is in truth to pure Monarchy . Monarchy is indeed [a government which requires a high degree of civilisation for its full development]_{4237-a government which requires a high degree of civilisation for its full development} . [It]_{4237-a government which requires a high degree of civilisation for its full development} needs the support of free laws and manners , and of a widely diffused intelligence . Political compromises are not to be tolerated except at periods of rude transition . [An educated nation]_{4238-an educated nation} recoils from the imperfect vicariate of what is called [a representative government]_{4239-a representative government} . [[Your]_4240-your House of [Commons , that has absorbed all other powers]_{4242-commons , that has absorbed all other powers} [in the State]_{4243-in the state}]_{4241-your house of commons , that has absorbed all other powers in the state} , will in all probability fall more rapidly than it rose . Public opinion has a more direct , a more comprehensive , a more efficient organ for its utterance , than a body of [men]_5722-men sectionally chosen . The Printing Press is a political element unknown to classic or feudal times . It absorbs in a great degree the duties of [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} , [the Priest]_{4246-the priest} , [the Parliament]_{71-the parliament} ; it controls , it educates , it discusses . That public opinion when it acts would appear in the form of [one who has no class interests]_{4247-one who has no class interests} . In an enlightened age [the Monarch on the throne]_{4248-the monarch on the throne} , free from the vulgar prejudices and the corrupt interests of [the subject]_{4249-the subject} , becomes again divine ! " At this moment [they]_8362-they reached [that part of [the Boulevard]_{8364-the boulevard} which leads into [the Place of the Madeleine]_{8365-the place of the madeleine}]_{8363-that part of the boulevard which leads into the place of the madeleine} , whither [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was bound ; and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was about to quit [[his]_0-i companion]_{1182-his companion} , when [Sidonia]_642-sidonia said : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am only going to step over to [the Rue Tronchet]_{232-the rue tronchet} to say a few words to [a friend of [mine]_0-i]_{4250-a friend of mine} , M. P — s. [I]_0-i shall not detain [you]_4251-you five minutes ; and [you]_4251-you should know [him]_{4250-a friend of mine} , for [he]_{4250-a friend of mine} has some capital pictures , and a collection of Limoges ware that is the despair of [the dilettanti]_{4252-the dilettanti} . " So saying [they]_8362-they turned down by [the Place of [the Madeleine]_{233-the madeleine}]_{8365-the place of the madeleine} , and soon entered [the court of [the hotel of M. P — s. That [gentleman]_{4046-gentleman}]_{8369-the hotel of m. p — s. that gentleman} received [them]_8362-they in [[his]_{4046-gentleman} gallery]_{6475-his gallery}]_{8368-the court of the hotel of m. p — s. that gentleman received them in his gallery} . After some general conversation , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} turned towards the pictures , and left [Sidonia]_642-sidonia with [[their]_8362-they host]_{1386-their host} . The collection was rare ; and interested [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , though unacquainted with art . [He]_{4046-gentleman} sauntered on from picture to picture until [he]_{4046-gentleman} reached the end of [the gallery]_{1089-the gallery} , where an open door invited [him]_{4046-gentleman} into [a suite of rooms also full of pictures , and objects of curiosity and art]_{8374-a suite of rooms also full of pictures , and objects of curiosity and art} . As [he]_{4046-gentleman} was entering [a second chamber]_{8375-a second chamber} , [he]_{4046-gentleman} observed [a lady]_{3043-a lady} leaning back in a cushioned chair , and looking earnestly on a picture . [His]_{4046-gentleman} entrance was unheard and unnoticed , for [the lady]_{1269-the lady} 's back was to the door ; yet [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} advancing in an angular direction , obtained nearly a complete view of [her]_{1269-the lady} countenance . It was upraised , gazing on the picture with an expression of delight ; the bonnet thrown back , while the large sable cloak of [the gazer]_{8378-the gazer} had fallen partly off . The countenance was more beautiful than the beautiful picture . Those glowing shades of the gallery to which love , and genius , and devotion had lent [their]_8362-they inspiration , seemed without life and lustre by the radiant and expressive presence which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} now beheld . The finely arched brow was a little elevated , the soft dark eyes were fully opened , the nostril of the delicate nose slightly dilated , the small , yet rich , full , lips just parted ; and over the clear transparent visage there played a vivid glance of gratified intelligence . [The lady]_{1269-the lady} rose , advanced towards the picture , looked at it earnestly for a few moments , and then turning in a direction opposite to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , walked away . [She]_{1269-the lady} was somewhat above the middle stature , and yet could scarcely be called tall ; a quality so rare , that [even skilful dancers]_{8380-even skilful dancers} do not often possess it , was [hers]_{1269-the lady} ; that elastic gait that is so winning , and so often denotes the gaiety and quickness of the spirit . The fair object of [his]_{4046-gentleman} observation had advanced into [other chambers]_{8381-other chambers} , and as soon as it was becoming , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} followed [her]_{1269-the lady} . [She]_{1269-the lady} had joined [a lady]_{3043-a lady} and [gentleman]_{4046-gentleman} , who were examining an ancient carving in ivory . [The gentleman]_{863-the gentleman} was middle - aged and portly ; [the elder lady]_{1273-the elder lady} tall and elegant , and with traces of interesting beauty . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} heard [her]_{1269-the lady} speak ; the words were English , but the accent not of [a native]_{8386-a native} . In [the remotest part of [the room]_{854-the room}]_{8387-the remotest part of the room} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} apparently engaged in examining some of that famous [Limoges]_234-limoges ware of which [Sidonia]_642-sidonia had spoken , watched with interest and intentness the beautiful being whom [he]_{4046-gentleman} had followed , and whom [he]_{4046-gentleman} concluded to be [the child of [[her]_{1269-the lady} companions]_{8390-her companions}]_{8389-the child of her companions} . After some little time , [they]_8391-they quitted [the apartment]_{873-the apartment} on [their]_8391-they return to [the gallery]_{1089-the gallery} ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} remained behind , caring for none of the rare and fanciful objects that surrounded [him]_{4046-gentleman} , yet compelled , from the fear of seeming obtrusive , for some minutes to remain . Then [he]_{4046-gentleman} too returned to [the gallery]_{1089-the gallery} , and just as [he]_{4046-gentleman} had gained [its]_{1089-the gallery} end , [he]_{4046-gentleman} saw [the portly gentleman in the distance]_{8395-the portly gentleman in the distance} shaking hands with [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} apparently expressing [their]_{1281-the ladies} thanks and gratification to [M. P]_{743-m. p — s} — s , and then all vanishing by the door through which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had originally entered . "_{[4250-a friend of mine]} What [a beautiful countrywoman of [yours]_4254-yours]_{4253-a beautiful countrywoman of yours} ! " said [M. P — s]_{743-m. p — s} , as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} approached [him]_0-i . "_[4254-yours] Is [she]_{4253-a beautiful countrywoman of yours} [[my]_0-i countrywoman]_{4255-my countrywoman} ! [I]_0-i am glad to hear it ; [I]_0-i have been admiring [her]_{4253-a beautiful countrywoman of yours} , " [he]_0-i replied . "_[0-i] Yes , " said [M. P — s]_{743-m. p — s} , "_{[744-sir joseph]} it is [Sir Wallinger]_{744-sir joseph} ; [one of [[your]_4254-yours deputies]_{4257-your deputies}]_{4256-one of your deputies} ; do n't [you]_4254-yours know [him]_{744-sir joseph} ? " "_{[744-sir joseph]} [Sir Wallinger]_{744-sir joseph} ! " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[744-sir joseph]} no , [I]_0-i have not that honour . " [He]_0-i looked at [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . "_[0-i] [Sir Joseph Wallinger]_{744-sir joseph} , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_[0-i] [one of [the new Whig baronets]_{4259-the new whig baronets}]_{4258-one of the new whig baronets} , and [member for—. [I]_0-i know [him]_{744-sir joseph}]_{4260-member for—. i know him} . [He]_{744-sir joseph} married [a Spaniard]_{3229-a spaniard} . That is not [[his]_{744-sir joseph} daughter]_{7220-his daughter} but [[his]_{744-sir joseph} niece]_{4263-his niece} ; [the child of [[his]_{744-sir joseph} wife 's sister]_{4265-his wife 's sister}]_{4264-the child of his wife 's sister} . It is not easy to find any one more beautiful . " The knowledge that [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was at [Paris]_27-paris greatly agitated [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} received the intimation indeed from [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at dinner with sufficient art to conceal [her]_{740-lady monmouth} emotion . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} was quite pleased at the announcement . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was [his]_{744-sir joseph} especial favourite ; [he]_642-sidonia knew so much , had such an excellent judgment , and was so rich . [He]_642-sidonia had always something to tell [you]_8397-you , was [the best man in [the world]_{971-the world}]_{8398-the best man in the world} to bet on , and never wanted anything . A perfect character according to the Monmouth ethics . In the evening of the day that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} met [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} made a little visit to [the charming Duchess de G — t who was "_{[4260-member for—. i know him]} at [home]_1156-home " every other night in [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} pretty hotel]_{8401-her pretty hotel} , with [its]_{8401-her pretty hotel} embroidered white satin draperies , [its]_{8401-her pretty hotel} fine old cabinets , and ancestral portraits of famous name , [brave marshals]_{8402-brave marshals} and [bright princesses of the olden time]_{8403-bright princesses of the olden time} , on [its]_{8401-her pretty hotel} walls]_{8400-the charming duchess de g — t who was " at home " every other night in her pretty hotel , with its embroidered white satin draperies , its fine old cabinets , and ancestral portraits of famous name , brave marshals and bright princesses of the olden time , on its walls} . These receptions without form , yet full of elegance , are what English "_{[3229-a spaniard]} at [homes]_4267-homes " were before the continental war , though now , by a curious perversion of terms , the easy domestic title distinguishes in [England]_10-england [a formally prepared and elaborately collected assembly , in which everything and [every person]_{8405-every person} are careful to be as little "_{[4260-member for—. i know him]} homely " as possible]_{8404-a formally prepared and elaborately collected assembly , in which everything and every person are careful to be as little " homely " as possible} . In [France]_148-france , on the contrary , ' tis on these occasions , and in this manner , that society carries on that degree and kind of intercourse which in [England]_10-england [we]_8406-we attempt awkwardly to maintain by the medium of that unpopular species of visitation styled a morning call ; which all complain that [they]_8407-they have either to make or to endure . Nowhere was this species of reception more happily conducted than at the Duchess de G — t. [The rooms]_{8408-the rooms} though small , decorated with taste , brightly illumined ; [a handsome and gracious hostess]_{8409-a handsome and gracious hostess} , [the Duke]_{860-the duke} the very pearl of [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} , and [sons]_8412-sons and [daughters worthy of such parents]_{8413-daughters worthy of such parents} . Every moment [some one]_{8414-some one} came in , and [some one]_{8414-some one} went away . In [your]_8416-you way from a dinner to a ball , [you]_8416-you stopped to exchange agreeable "_{[3229-a spaniard]} on dits . " It seemed that [every woman]_{8417-every woman} was pretty , [every man]_{6081-every man} a wit . Sure [you]_8416-you were to find [yourself]_8416-you surrounded by [celebrities]_{8419-celebrities} , and [men]_5722-men were welcomed [there]_878-there if [they]_5722-men were clever before [they]_5722-men were famous , which showed it was [a house that regarded intellect]_{8422-a house that regarded intellect} , and did not seek merely to gratify [its]_878-there vanity by being surrounded by [the distinguished]_{8423-the distinguished} . Enveloped in a rich Indian shawl and leaning back on a sofa , [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} was engaged in conversation with [the courtly and classic Count M]_{8424-the courtly and classic count m} — é , when on casually turning [her]_{740-lady monmouth} head , [she]_{740-lady monmouth} observed entering [the saloon]_{1188-the saloon} , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} just caught [his]_642-sidonia form bowing to [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , and instantly turned [her]_{740-lady monmouth} head and replunged into [her]_{740-lady monmouth} conversation with increased interest . [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} was [a person who had the power of seeing all about [her]_{740-lady monmouth} , everything and [everybody]_{934-everybody} , without appearing to look . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} was conscious that [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was approaching [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} neighbourhood]_{8429-her neighbourhood}]_{8427-a person who had the power of seeing all about her , everything and everybody , without appearing to look . she was conscious that sidonia was approaching her neighbourhood} . [Her]_{740-lady monmouth} heart beat in tumult ; [she]_{740-lady monmouth} dreaded to catch the eye of [that very individual whom [she]_{740-lady monmouth} was so anxious to meet]_{8430-that very individual whom she was so anxious to meet} . [He]_642-sidonia was advancing towards the sofa . Instinctively [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} turned from [the Count]_{8431-the count} , and began speaking earnestly to [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} other neighbour]_{8432-her other neighbour} , [a young daughter of [the house]_{844-the house}]_{8433-a young daughter of the house} , innocent and beautiful , not yet quite fledged , trying [her]_{8433-a young daughter of the house} wings in society under the maternal eye . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} was surprised by the extreme interest which [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} grand neighbour]_{8435-her grand neighbour} suddenly took in all [her]_{740-lady monmouth} pursuits , [her]_{740-lady monmouth} studies , [her]_{740-lady monmouth} daily walks in [the Bois de Boulogne]_{8436-the bois de boulogne} . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia as [the Marchioness]_{8437-the marchioness} had anticipated , had now reached the sofa . But no , it was to [the Count]_{8431-the count} and not to [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} that [he]_642-sidonia was advancing ; and [they]_8439-they were immediately engaged in conversation . After some little time when [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had become accustomed to [his]_642-sidonia voice , and found [her]_{740-lady monmouth} own heart throbbing with less violence , [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} turned again , as if by accident to [the Count]_{8431-the count} , and met the glance of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} meant to have received [him]_642-sidonia with haughtiness , but [her]_{740-lady monmouth} self - command deserted [her]_{740-lady monmouth} ; and slightly rising from the sofa , [she]_{740-lady monmouth} welcomed [him]_642-sidonia with a countenance of extreme pallor and with some awkwardness . [His]_642-sidonia manner was such as might have assisted [her]_{740-lady monmouth} , even had [she]_{740-lady monmouth} been more troubled . It was marked by a degree of respectful friendliness . [He]_642-sidonia expressed without reserve [his]_642-sidonia pleasure at meeting [her]_{740-lady monmouth} again ; inquired much how [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had passed [her]_{740-lady monmouth} time since [they]_8441-they last parted ; asked more than once after [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . [The Count]_{8431-the count} moved away ; [Sidonia]_642-sidonia took [his]_642-sidonia seat . [His]_642-sidonia ease and homage combined very greatly relieved [her]_{740-lady monmouth} . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} expressed to [him]_642-sidonia how kind [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} Lord]_{8444-her lord} would consider [his]_642-sidonia society , for [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} had suffered in health since [Sidonia]_642-sidonia last saw [him]_{1234-the marquess} . [His]_{1234-the marquess} periodical gout had left [him]_{1234-the marquess} , which made [him]_{1234-the marquess} ill and nervous . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} received [[his]_{1234-the marquess} friends]_{856-his friends} at dinner every day . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia particularly amiable , offered [himself]_642-sidonia as a guest for the following one . "_{[3229-a spaniard]} And do [you]_4268-you go to the great ball to - morrow ? " inquired [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , delighted with all that had occurred . "_[4268-you] [I]_0-i always go to [their]_4269-their balls , " said [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have promised . " There was a momentary pause ; [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , happier than [she]_{329-coningsby} had been for a long time , [her]_{329-coningsby} face a little flushed , and truly in a secret tumult of sweet thoughts , remembered [she]_{329-coningsby} had been long there , and offering [her]_{329-coningsby} hand to [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , bade [him]_642-sidonia adieu until to - morrow . While [he]_642-sidonia , as was [his]_642-sidonia custom , soon repaired to the refined circle of [the Countess de C — s — [I]_{610-la petite} — ne [a lady , whose manners [he]_642-sidonia always mentioned as [his]_642-sidonia fair ideal]_{8449-a lady , whose manners he always mentioned as his fair ideal} , and whose house was [[his]_642-sidonia favourite haunt]_{8450-his favourite haunt}]_{8448-the countess de c — s — i — ne a lady , whose manners he always mentioned as his fair ideal , and whose house was his favourite haunt} . Before to - morrow comes , a word or two respecting [two other characters of this history]_{8451-two other characters of this history} connected with [the family of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{8452-the family of lord monmouth} . And first of [Flora]_612-flora . "_{[610-la petite]} [La Petite]_{610-la petite} " was neither very well nor very happy . [Her]_{610-la petite} hereditary disease developed itself ; gradually , but in a manner alarming to those who loved [her]_{610-la petite} . [She]_{610-la petite} was very delicate , and suffered so much from the weakness of [her]_{610-la petite} chest , that [she]_{610-la petite} was obliged to relinquish singing . This was really the only tie between [her]_{610-la petite} and [the Marchioness]_{8437-the marchioness} , who without being [a petty tyrant]_{8454-a petty tyrant} , treated [her]_{610-la petite} often with unfeeling haughtiness . [She]_{610-la petite} was therefore now rarely seen in [the chambers of [the great]_{8456-the great}]_{8455-the chambers of the great} . In [[her]_{610-la petite} own apartments]_{8457-her own apartments} [she]_{610-la petite} found indeed some distraction in music , for which [she]_{610-la petite} had a natural predisposition , but this was a pursuit that only fed the morbid passion of [her]_{610-la petite} tender soul . Alone , listening only to sweet sounds , or indulging in soft dreams that never could be realized , [her]_{610-la petite} existence glided away like a vision , and [she]_{610-la petite} seemed to become every day more fair and fragile . Alas ! [hers]_{610-la petite} was the sad and mystic destiny to love [one whom [she]_{610-la petite} never met]_{8458-one whom she never met} , and by whom if [she]_{610-la petite} met [him]_{8458-one whom she never met} , [she]_{610-la petite} would scarcely perhaps be recognised . Yet in that passion , fanciful , almost ideal , [her]_{610-la petite} life was absorbed , nor for [her]_{610-la petite} did [the world]_{971-the world} contain an existence , a thought , a sensation , beyond those that sprang from the image of [the noble youth who had sympathized with [her]_{610-la petite} in [her]_{610-la petite} sorrows , and had softened the hard fortunes of dependence]_{8460-the noble youth who had sympathized with her in her sorrows , and had softened the hard fortunes of dependence} by [his]_{8458-one whom she never met} generous sensibility . Happy that with many mortifications , it was still [her]_{610-la petite} lot to live under the roof of [one who bore [his]_{8458-one whom she never met} name , and in whose veins flowed the same blood]_{8461-one who bore his name , and in whose veins flowed the same blood} ! [She]_{610-la petite} felt indeed for [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , whom [she]_{610-la petite} so rarely saw , and from whom [she]_{610-la petite} had never received much notice , prompted it would seem by [her]_{610-la petite} fantastic passion , a degree of reverence , almost of affection , which seemed occasionally even to [herself]_{610-la petite} as something inexplicable and without reason . As for [[her]_{610-la petite} fond stepfather]_{8463-her fond stepfather} , [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , [the world]_{971-the world} fared very differently with [him]_{607-villebecque} . [His]_{607-villebecque} lively and enterprising genius , [his]_{607-villebecque} ready and multiform talents , and [his]_{607-villebecque} temper which defied disturbance , had made their way . [He]_{607-villebecque} had become [the very right hand of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{8465-the very right hand of lord monmouth} ; [[his]_{607-villebecque} only counsellor]_{8466-his only counsellor} , [[his]_{607-villebecque} only confidant]_{8467-his only confidant} ; [[his]_{607-villebecque} secret agent]_{8468-his secret agent} ; [the minister of [his]_{607-villebecque} will]_{8469-the minister of his will} . And well did [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} deserve this trust , and ably did [he]_{607-villebecque} maintain [himself]_{607-villebecque} in the difficult position which [he]_{607-villebecque} achieved . There was nothing which [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} did not know , nothing which [he]_{607-villebecque} could not do , especially at [Paris]_27-paris . [He]_{607-villebecque} was [master of [his]_{607-villebecque} subject]_{8470-master of his subject} ; in all things the secret of success , and without which however [they]_8471-they may from accident dazzle [the world]_{971-the world} , [the statesman]_{8473-the statesman} , [the orator]_{7799-the orator} , [the author]_{3294-the author} , all alike feel the damning consciousness of being [charlatans]_{8476-charlatans} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had made a visit to [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} and [Flora]_612-flora the day after [his]_{607-villebecque} arrival . It was a recollection and a courtesy that evidently greatly gratified [them]_8471-they . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} talked very much and amusingly ; and [Flora]_612-flora , whom [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} frequently addressed , very little , though [she]_612-flora listened with great earnestness . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} told [her]_612-flora that [he]_{607-villebecque} thought from all [he]_{607-villebecque} heard [she]_612-flora was too much alone , and counselled [her]_612-flora to gaiety . But nature that had made [her]_612-flora mild , had denied [her]_612-flora that constitutional liveliness of being which is the graceful property of [French women]_{8477-french women} . [She]_612-flora was a lilly of [the valley , that loved seclusion , and the tranquillity of virgin glades]_{8478-the valley , that loved seclusion , and the tranquillity of virgin glades} . Almost every day as [he]_{607-villebecque} passed [[their]_8471-they entresol]_{8479-their entresol} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would look into [[Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} 's apartments]_{8480-villebecque 's apartments} for a moment to ask after [Flora]_612-flora . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was to dine at [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's]_{8481-lord monmouth 's} the day after [he]_{607-villebecque} met [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , and afterwards [they]_8471-they were all to meet at a ball much talked of , and to which invitations were much sought ; and which was to be given that evening by [the Baroness]_{8482-the baroness} S. de R — d. [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's dinners at [Paris]_27-paris were celebrated . It was generally agreed that [they]_8471-they had [no rivals]_{8483-no rivals} ; yet there were [others who had as skilful cooks]_{8484-others who had as skilful cooks} , [others who for such a purpose]_{8485-others who for such a purpose} were equally profuse in [their]_{8485-others who for such a purpose} expenditure . What then was the secret spell of [his]_{607-villebecque} success ? The simplest in [the world]_{971-the world} , though [no one]_{1022-no one} seemed aware of it . [[His]_{607-villebecque} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} 's plates were always hot : whereas at [Paris]_27-paris , in [the best appointed houses]_{8489-the best appointed houses} , and at dinners , which for costly materials and admirable art in [their]_8471-they preparation , can not be surpassed , the effect is always considerably lessened , and by a mode the most mortifying — by the mere circumstance that every one at a French dinner is served on a cold plate . The reason of a custom , or rather a necessity , which one would think a nation so celebrated for [their]_8490-their gastronomical taste would recoil from , is really , it is believed , that the ordinary French porcelain is so very inferior , that it can not endure the preparatory heat for dinner . The common white pottery , for example , which is in general use , and always found at the cafés , will not bear vicinage to a brisk kitchen fire for half an hour . Now if [we]_8491-we only had that treaty of commerce with [France]_148-france which has been so often on the point of completion , the fabrics of [[our]_8491-we unrivalled potteries]_{8492-our unrivalled potteries} , in exchange for [their]_{8492-our unrivalled potteries} capital wines , would be found throughout [France]_148-france . The dinners of [both nations]_{8493-both nations} would be improved : [the English]_{540-the english} would gain a delightful beverage , and [the French]_{577-the french} for the first time in [their]_{577-the french} lives would dine off hot plates . An unanswerable instance of the advantages of commercial reciprocity ! The guests at [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's to - day were chiefly [Carlists]_{8494-carlists} , [individuals bearing illustrious names , that animate the page of history]_{8495-individuals bearing illustrious names , that animate the page of history} , and are indissolubly bound up with the glorious annals of [their great country]_{8496-their great country} . [They]_{8495-individuals bearing illustrious names , that animate the page of history} are [the phantoms of a past , but real aristocracy]_{8497-the phantoms of a past , but real aristocracy} ; [an aristocracy that was founded on an intelligible principle]_{8498-an aristocracy that was founded on an intelligible principle} ; which claimed great privileges for great purposes ; whose hereditary duties were such , that [their]_{8495-individuals bearing illustrious names , that animate the page of history} possessors were perpetually in the eye of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} , and who maintained and , in a certain point of view , justified [their]_{8495-individuals bearing illustrious names , that animate the page of history} pre - eminence by constant illustration . It pleased [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} to show great courtesies to [a fallen race with whom [he]_{328-lord monmouth} sympathized]_{8500-a fallen race with whom he sympathized} ; whose fathers had been [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} friends]_{856-his friends} in the days of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} hot youth ; whose mothers [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had made love to ; whose [palaces]_1598-palaces had been [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} home]_{1570-his home} ; whose brilliant fêtes [he]_{328-lord monmouth} remembered ; whose fanciful splendour excited [his]_{328-lord monmouth} early imagination ; and whose magnificent and wanton luxury had developed [his]_{328-lord monmouth} own predisposition for boundless enjoyment . Soubise and [his]_{328-lord monmouth} suppers ; [his]_{328-lord monmouth} cutlets and [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} mistresses]_{8504-his mistresses} ; the profuse and embarrassed De Laraguais , who sighed for "_{[610-la petite]} entire ruin , " as for a strange luxury , which perpetually eluded [his]_{328-lord monmouth} grasp ; these were the heroes of the olden time that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} worshipped ; the wisdom of [[our]_8505-our ancestors]_{8506-our ancestors} which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} appreciated ; and [he]_{328-lord monmouth} turned to [their]_8507-their recollection for relief from the vulgar prudence of the degenerate days on which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had fallen : days when [nobles]_8508-nobles must be richer than [other men]_{6672-other men} , or [they]_8508-nobles cease to have any distinction . It was impossible not to be struck by the effective appearance of [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} as [she]_{740-lady monmouth} received [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} guests]_{8349-her guests} in grand toilet preparatory to the ball ; white satin and minever , a brilliant tiara . [Her]_{740-lady monmouth} fine form , [her]_{740-lady monmouth} costume of a fashion as perfect as its materials were sumptuous , and [her]_{740-lady monmouth} presence always commanding and distinguished , produced a general effect to which few could be insensible . It was the triumph of mien over mere beauty of countenance . [The hotel of [Madame]_{352-madame colonna} S. de R — d]_{8511-the hotel of madame s. de r — d} is not more distinguished by [its]_{8511-the hotel of madame s. de r — d} profuse decoration , than by the fine taste which has guided the vast expenditure . [[Its]_{8511-the hotel of madame s. de r — d} halls of arabesque]_{8512-its halls of arabesque} are almost without a rival ; there is not the slightest embellishment in which the hand and feeling of art are not recognized . [The rooms]_{8408-the rooms} were very crowded ; [everybody distinguished in [Paris]_27-paris]_{8514-everybody distinguished in paris} was there : [the lady of the Court]_{8515-the lady of the court} , [the duchess of [the Faubourg]_{235-the faubourg}]_{8516-the duchess of the faubourg} , [the wife of [the rich financier]_{8518-the rich financier}]_{8517-the wife of the rich financier} , the constitutional Throne , the old Monarchy , [the modern Bourse]_{8519-the modern bourse} were alike represented . [Marshals of [the Empire]_{8521-the empire}]_{8520-marshals of the empire} , [Ministers of the Crown]_{8522-ministers of the crown} , [Dukes]_2760-dukes and [Marquises]_{8524-marquises} , whose ancestors lounged in the Oeil de Boeuf ; [diplomatists of]_{8525-diplomatists of} [all countries]_{3209-all countries} , [eminent foreigners of [all nations]_{8528-all nations}]_{8527-eminent foreigners of all nations} , [deputies who led sections]_{8529-deputies who led sections} , [members of learned and scientific academies]_{8530-members of learned and scientific academies} , occasionally [a stray poet]_{8531-a stray poet} ; a sea of sparkling tiaras , brilliant bouquets , glittering stars , and glowing ribbands , many beautiful faces , [many famous ones]_{8532-many famous ones} : unquestionably the general air of [a first - rate [Parisian saloon]_{8534-parisian saloon}]_{8533-a first - rate parisian saloon} , on a great occasion , is not easily equalled . In [London]_3-london there is not the variety of [guests]_8535-guests ; nor the same size and splendour of [saloons]_8536-saloons . [[Our]_8537-our houses]_{8538-our houses} are too small for reception . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who had stolen away from [[his]_8539-he grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's before [the rest of [the guests]_{1427-the guests}]_{8541-the rest of the guests} , was delighted with the novelty of the splendid scene . [He]_8539-he had been in [Paris]_27-paris long enough to make [some acquaintances]_{8543-some acquaintances} , and mostly with [celebrated personages]_{8544-celebrated personages} . In [his]_8539-he long - fruitless endeavour to enter [the saloon in which [they]_{8544-celebrated personages} danced]_{8545-the saloon in which they danced} , [he]_8539-he found [himself]_8539-he hustled against [the illustrious Baron von H — t , whom [he]_8539-he had sat next to at dinner a few days before at Count M — é 's]_{8546-the illustrious baron von h — t , whom he had sat next to at dinner a few days before at count m — é 's} . "_{[610-la petite]} It is more difficult than cutting through [the Isthmus of [Panama]_236-panama]_{4270-the isthmus of panama} , [Baron]_4271-baron , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , alluding to a past conversation . "_[4271-baron] Infinitely , " replied [M. de H.]_{745-m. de h.} , smiling ; "_[4271-baron] for [I]_0-i would undertake to cut through [the Isthmus]_{237-the isthmus} , and [I]_0-i can not engage that [I]_0-i shall enter [this ball - room]_{4272-this ball - room} . " Time however brought [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} into [that brilliant chamber]_{8547-that brilliant chamber} . What a blaze of light and loveliness ! How coquettish are the costumes ! How vivid the flowers ! To sounds of stirring melody , [beautiful beings]_{8548-beautiful beings} move with grace . Grace indeed is beauty in action . Here where all are fair and everything is attractive , [his]_8539-he eye is suddenly arrested by one object — a form of surpassing grace among the graceful , among the beauteous , a countenance of unrivalled beauty . [She]_8549-her was young among [the youthful]_{8550-the youthful} ; a face of sunshine amid all that artificial light ; [her]_8549-her head placed upon [her]_8549-her finely moulded shoulders with a queen - like grace ; a coronet of white roses on [her]_8549-her dark brown hair ; [her]_8549-her only ornament . It was the beauty of [the picture gallery]_{8551-the picture gallery} . The eye of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} never quitted [her]_8549-her . When the dance ceased , [he]_8539-he had an opportunity of seeing [her]_8549-her nearer . [He]_8539-he met [her]_8549-her walking with [[her]_8549-her cavalier]_{8552-her cavalier} , and [he]_8539-he was conscious that [she]_8549-her observed [him]_8539-he . Finally , [he]_8539-he remarked that [she]_8549-her resumed a seat next to [the lady]_{1269-the lady} , whom [he]_8539-he had mistaken for [[her]_8549-her mother]_{1548-her mother} , but had afterwards understood to be [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} returned to [the other saloons]_{8555-the other saloons} ; [he]_8539-he witnessed the entrance and reception of [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , who moved on towards [the ballroom]_{8556-the ballroom} . Soon after this , [Sidonia]_642-sidonia arrived ; [he]_642-sidonia came in with [the still handsome and ever courteous Duke D — s. Observing [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{8557-the still handsome and ever courteous duke d — s. observing coningsby} , [he]_642-sidonia stopped to present [him]_642-sidonia to [the Duke]_{860-the duke} . While thus conversing , [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , who is very fond of [the English]_{540-the english} , observed : "_[0-i] See , here is [[your]_4273-your beautiful countrywoman]_{4274-your beautiful countrywoman} , that all [the world]_{971-the world} are talking of . That is [[her]_{4274-your beautiful countrywoman} uncle]_{4276-her uncle} . [He]_{4276-her uncle} brings to [me]_0-i letters from [one of [[your]_4273-your lords]_{4277-your lords} , whose name [I]_0-i can not recollect . " And [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} and [[his]_{744-sir joseph} lovely niece]_{8561-his lovely niece}]_{8560-one of your lords , whose name i can not recollect . " and sir joseph and his lovely niece} veritably approached . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} addressed [them]_{8560-one of your lords , whose name i can not recollect . " and sir joseph and his lovely niece} : asked [them]_{8560-one of your lords , whose name i can not recollect . " and sir joseph and his lovely niece} in the name of [[his]_{860-the duke} Duchess]_{8563-his duchess} to a concert on the next Thursday ; and after a thousand compliments moved on . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia stopped ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not refrain from lingering , but stood a little apart , and was about to move away , when there was a whisper , of which , without hearing a word , [he]_{860-the duke} could not resist the impression that [he]_{860-the duke} was [the subject]_{4249-the subject} . [He]_{860-the duke} felt a little embarrassed , and was retiring , when [he]_{860-the duke} heard [Sidonia]_642-sidonia reply to an inquiry of [the lady]_{1269-the lady} , "_{[4276-her uncle]} The same , " and then turning to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , said aloud : "_{[4276-her uncle]} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} says that [you]_{329-coningsby} have forgotten [her]_{372-miss millbank} . " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} started , advanced , coloured a little , could not conceal [his]_{860-the duke} surprise . [The lady]_{1269-the lady} too though more prepared , was not without confusion , and for an instant looked down . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} recalled at that moment the long dark eye - lashes and the beautiful , bashful , countenance that had so charmed [him]_{860-the duke} at [Millbank]_377-millbank ; but two years had otherwise effected a wonderful change in [the sister of [[his]_{860-the duke} school - day friend]_{8568-his school - day friend}]_{8567-the sister of his school - day friend} , and transformed [the silent , embarrassed girl]_{8569-the silent , embarrassed girl} into [a woman of surpassing beauty and of the most graceful and impressive mien]_{8570-a woman of surpassing beauty and of the most graceful and impressive mien} . "_{[372-miss millbank]} It is not surprising that [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} should not recollect [[my]_0-i niece]_{4278-my niece} , " said [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} addressing [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , and wishing to cover [their]_4281-their mutual embarrassment ; "_{[329-coningsby]} but it is impossible for [her]_{372-miss millbank} or for [any one connected with [her]_{372-miss millbank}]_{4279-any one connected with her} , not to be anxious at all times to express to [him]_4280-him [our]_4281-their sanse of what [we]_4281-their all owe [him]_4280-him . " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} were now in full routine conversation , consisting of questions ; how long [she]_{372-miss millbank} had been at [Paris]_27-paris ; when [she]_{372-miss millbank} had heard last from [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} ; how [[her]_{372-miss millbank} father]_{1546-her father} was ; also , how was [[her]_{372-miss millbank} brother]_{7224-her brother} . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia made an observation to [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} on [a passer - by]_{8573-a passer - by} , and then [himself]_642-sidonia moved on ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} accompanying [[his]_0-i new friends]_{8574-his new friends} in a contrary direction , to [the refreshment room to which [they]_{8574-his new friends} were proceeding]_{8575-the refreshment room to which they were proceeding} . "_[4281-their] And [you]_4282-you have passed a winter at [Rome]_14-rome , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[4282-you] How [I]_0-i envy [you]_4282-you ! [I]_0-i feel that [I]_0-i shall never be able to travel ! " "_[0-i] And why not ? " "_[0-i] Life has become so stirring , that there is ever some great cause that keeps one at [home]_1156-home . " "_[0-i] Life , on the contrary , so swift , that all may see now that of which [they]_4284-they once could only read . " "_[4282-you] The gold and silver sides of the shield , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with a smile . "_[4282-you] And [you]_4282-you , like [a good knight]_{4285-a good knight} will maintain [your]_4282-you own . " "_[4282-you] No , [I]_0-i would follow [yours]_4282-you . " "_[4282-you] [You]_4282-you have not heard lately from [Oswald]_377-millbank ? " "_{[377-millbank]} Oh , yes ; [I]_0-i think there are [no such faithful correspondents]_{4286-no such faithful correspondents} as [we]_4287-we are ; [I]_0-i only wish [we]_4287-we could meet . " "_[4282-you] [You]_4282-you will soon ; but [he]_377-millbank is such [a devotee of [Oxford]_238-oxford]_{4288-a devotee of oxford} ; quite [a monk]_{4289-a monk} ; and [you]_4282-you , too , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} are much occupied . " "_{[377-millbank]} Yes , and at the same time as [Millbank]_377-millbank . [I]_0-i was in hopes when [I]_0-i once paid [you]_4282-you a visit , [I]_0-i might have found [[your]_4282-you brother]_{2720-your brother} . " "_[0-i] But that was such a rapid visit , " said [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i always remember it with delight , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [You]_4282-you were willing to be pleased ; but [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} notwithstanding [Rome]_14-rome commands [my]_0-i affections , and in spite of this surrounding splendour , [I]_0-i could have wished to have passed [my]_0-i Christmas in [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire} . " [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank has lately purchased [a very beautiful place in [the county]_{1831-the county}]_{8576-a very beautiful place in the county} . [I]_{329-coningsby} became acquainted with [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} when staying at [[my]_{329-coningsby} grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} 's . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Ah ! [I]_{329-coningsby} have never seen it ; indeed , [I]_{329-coningsby} was very much surprised that [papa]_579-papa became [its purchaser]_{8579-its purchaser} , because [he]_579-papa never will live [there]_878-there ; and [Oswald]_377-millbank [I]_{329-coningsby} am sure could never be tempted to quit [Millbank]_377-millbank . [You]_8581-you know what enthusiastic ideas [he]_377-millbank has of [his]_377-millbank order ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " Like all [his]_377-millbank ideas ; sound , and high , and pure . [I]_{329-coningsby} always duly appreciated [[your]_8581-you brother]_{2720-your brother} 's great abilities , and what is far more important , [his]_377-millbank lofty mind . When [I]_{329-coningsby} recollect [our]_8583-our [Eton]_9-eton days , [I]_{329-coningsby} can not understand how more than two years have passed away without [our]_8583-our being together . [I]_{329-coningsby} am sure the fault is [mine]_{329-coningsby} . [I]_{329-coningsby} might now have been at [Oxford]_238-oxford instead of [Paris]_27-paris . And , yet , "_{[329-coningsby]} added [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " that would have been a sad mistake , since [I]_{329-coningsby} should not have had the happiness of being [here]_5716-here . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Oh , yes , that would have been a sad mistake , "_{[372-miss millbank]} said [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . " [Edith]_580-edith , "_{[744-sir joseph]} said [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , rejoining [[his]_{744-sir joseph} niece]_{4263-his niece} , from whom [he]_{744-sir joseph} had been momentarily separated , " [Edith]_580-edith , that is [Monsieur Thiers]_{747-monsieur thiers} . "_{[4263-his niece]} In the meantime [Sidonia]_642-sidonia reached [the ballroom]_{8556-the ballroom} , and sitting near the entrance was [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , who immediately addressed [him]_642-sidonia . [He]_642-sidonia was as usual intelligent and unimpassioned , and yet not without a delicate deference which is flattering to [women]_2299-women , especially if not altogether unworthy of it . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia always admired [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , and preferred [her]_{329-coningsby} society to that of [most persons]_{4294-most persons} . But [the lady]_{1269-the lady} was in error in supposing that [she]_{1269-the lady} had conquered or could vanquish [his]_642-sidonia heart . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was one of [those men , not so rare as may be supposed]_{4296-those men , not so rare as may be supposed} , who shrink above all things from an adventure of gallantry with [a woman in a position]_{4297-a woman in a position} . [He]_642-sidonia had neither time nor temper for sentimental circumvolutions . [He]_642-sidonia detested the diplomacy of passion : protocols , protracted negociations , conferences , correspondence , treaties projected , ratified , violated . [He]_642-sidonia had no genius for the tactics of intrigue ; [your]_4298-your reconnoiterings , and marchings , and counter - marchings , sappings and minings , assaults , sometimes surrenders and sometimes repulses . All the solemn and studied hypocrisies were to [him]_642-sidonia infinitely wearisome ; and if the movements were not merely formal , they irritated [him]_642-sidonia , distracted [his]_642-sidonia feelings , disturbed the tenor of [his]_642-sidonia mind , deranged [his]_642-sidonia nervous system . Something of the old Oriental vein influenced [him]_642-sidonia in [his]_642-sidonia carriage towards [women]_2299-women . [He]_642-sidonia was oftener behind the scenes of [the Opera House]_{4300-the opera house} than in [[his]_642-sidonia box]_{4301-his box} ; [he]_642-sidonia delighted too in the society of εταραι ; [Aspasia]_748-aspasia was [[his]_642-sidonia heroine]_{4302-his heroine} . Obliged to appear much in what is esteemed pure society , [he]_642-sidonia cultivated the acquaintance of [clever women]_{4097-clever women} because [they]_{4097-clever women} interested [him]_642-sidonia ; but in such saloons [[his]_642-sidonia feminine acquaintances]_{4304-his feminine acquaintances} were merely psychological . [No lady]_{4305-no lady} could accuse [him]_642-sidonia of trifling with [her]_{4305-no lady} feelings , however decided might be [his]_642-sidonia predilection for [her]_{4305-no lady} conversation . [He]_642-sidonia yielded at once to [an admirer]_{4306-an admirer} ; never trespassed by any chance into the domain of sentiment ; never broke by any accident of blunder into the irregular paces of flirtation ; was [a man who notoriously would never diminish by marriage the purity of [his]_642-sidonia race]_{4307-a man who notoriously would never diminish by marriage the purity of his race} ; and [one who always maintained that passion and polished life]_{4308-one who always maintained that passion and polished life} were quite incompatible . [He]_642-sidonia liked [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} , and [he]_642-sidonia liked the desart , but [he]_642-sidonia would not consent that either should trench on [their]_4310-their mutual privileges . [The Princess Lucretia]_350-lucretia had yielded [herself]_350-lucretia to the spell of [Sidonia]_642-sidonia 's society at [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} , when [she]_350-lucretia knew that marriage was impossible . But [she]_350-lucretia loved [him]_642-sidonia ; and with an Italian spirit . Now [they]_4310-their met again and [she]_350-lucretia was [the Marchioness of]_{4311-the marchioness of} [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , [a very great lady , very much admired , and followed , and courted , and very powerful]_{4312-a very great lady , very much admired , and followed , and courted , and very powerful} . It is [our]_4313-our great moralist who tells [us]_4313-our in the immortal page that an affair of gallantry with [a great lady]_{8341-a great lady} is more delightful than with [ladies of a lower degree]_{4315-ladies of a lower degree} . In this [he]_642-sidonia contradicts the good old ballad ; but certain it is , that [Dr. Johnson]_{749-dr. johnson} announced to [Boswell]_750-boswell , " [Sir]_5702-sir , in the case of [a Countess]_{8586-a countess} the imagination is more excited . "_{[749-dr. johnson]} But [Sidonia]_642-sidonia was [a man on whom the conventional superiorities of life]_{4316-a man on whom the conventional superiorities of life} produced as little effect as a flake falling on the glaciers of [the High Alps]_{239-the high alps} . [His]_642-sidonia comprehension of [the world]_{971-the world} and human nature was too vast and complete ; [he]_642-sidonia understood too well the relative value of things , to appreciate anything but essential excellence ; and that not too much . [A charming woman]_{2552-a charming woman} was not more charming to [him]_642-sidonia because [she]_{2552-a charming woman} chanced to be [an empress in [a particular district of [one of the smallest planets]_{4321-one of the smallest planets}]_{4320-a particular district of one of the smallest planets}]_{4319-an empress in a particular district of one of the smallest planets} ; [a charming woman under any circumstances]_{4322-a charming woman under any circumstances} was not an unique animal . When [Sidonia]_642-sidonia felt a disposition to be spell - bound , [he]_642-sidonia used to review in [his]_642-sidonia memory all [the charming women of whom [he]_642-sidonia had read in the books of all literatures , and whom [he]_642-sidonia had known [himself]_642-sidonia in every court and clime]_{4323-the charming women of whom he had read in the books of all literatures , and whom he had known himself in every court and clime} , and the result of [his]_642-sidonia reflections ever was , that [the charming woman in question]_{4324-the charming woman in question} was by no means the paragon , which [some who had read , seen , and thought less]_{4325-some who had read , seen , and thought less} , might be inclined to esteem [her]_{4324-the charming woman in question} . There was indeed no subject on which [Sidonia]_642-sidonia discoursed so felicitously as on [woman]_2314-woman : nor none on which [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} more frequently endeavoured to attract [him]_642-sidonia . [He]_642-sidonia would tell [you]_4327-you Talmudical stories about [[our]_4328-our mother]_{4329-our mother} [Eve]_{318-paul evelyn} and [the Queen of [Sheba]_205-sheba]_{3518-the queen of sheba} which would have astonished [you]_4327-you . There was not [a free lady of [Greece]_240-greece]_{4331-a free lady of greece} ; [Leontium]_241-leontium and [Phryne]_751-phryne , [Lais]_752-lais , [Danae]_753-danae , and [Lamia]_242-lamia ; [the Egyptian girl Thonis]_{4332-the egyptian girl thonis} ; respecting whom [he]_642-sidonia could not tell [you]_4327-you as many diverting tales as if [they]_4333-they were [ladies of Loretto]_{4334-ladies of loretto} ; not [a nook of Athenæus]_{4335-a nook of athenæus} , not an obscure scholiast , not a passage in a Greek orator , which could throw light on [these personages]_{4336-these personages} , which was not at [his]_642-sidonia command . What stories [he]_642-sidonia would tell [you]_4327-you about [Marc Anthony]_{754-marc anthony} and [the actress Cytheris]_{4337-the actress cytheris} in [[their]_4338-their chariot]_{4339-their chariot} drawn by tigers ! What [a character]_{2199-a character} would [he]_642-sidonia paint of [that Flora who gave [[her]_{4341-that flora who gave her gardens to the roman people} gardens to [the Roman people]_{4343-the roman people}]_{4342-her gardens to the roman people}]_{4341-that flora who gave her gardens to the roman people} ! It would draw tears to [your]_4327-you eyes . [No man]_{6106-no man} was ever so learned in the female manners of the last centuries of polytheism as [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [You]_4327-you would have supposed that [he]_642-sidonia had devoted [his]_642-sidonia studies peculiarly to that period , if [you]_4327-you had not chanced to draw [him]_642-sidonia to the Italian middle ages . And even those startling revelations were almost eclipsed by [his]_642-sidonia anecdotes of [the Court of [Henry III]_755-harry . of [France]_148-france]_{4345-the court of henry iii . of france} , with every character of which [he]_642-sidonia was as familiar as with the brilliant groups that at this moment filled [the saloons of [Madame de R]_{756-madame de r}]_{4346-the saloons of madame de r} — d. The image of [Edith Millbank]_580-edith was the last thought of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [he]_642-sidonia sank into an agitated slumber . To [him]_642-sidonia had hitherto in general been accorded the precious boon of dreamless sleep . [Homer]_757-homer tells [us]_4347-us these phantasmas come from [Jove]_375-jove ; [they]_4348-they are rather [the children of a distracted soul]_{4349-the children of a distracted soul} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} this night lived much in past years , varied by painful perplexities of the present , which [he]_642-sidonia could neither subdue , nor comprehend . The scene flitted from [Eton]_9-eton to [the castle of [[his]_642-sidonia grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather}]_{6996-the castle of his grandfather} ; and then [he]_642-sidonia found [himself]_642-sidonia among the pictures of [the Rue de Tronchet]_{232-the rue tronchet} , but [[their]_4348-they owner]_{4352-their owner} bore the features of [the senior Millbank]_580-edith . A beautiful countenance that was alternately the face in the mysterious picture , and then that of [Edith]_580-edith , haunted [him]_642-sidonia under all circumstances . [He]_642-sidonia woke little refreshed ; restless and yet sensible of some secret joy . [He]_642-sidonia woke to think of [her]_580-edith of whom [he]_642-sidonia had dreamed . The light had dawned on [his]_642-sidonia soul . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} loved . Ah ! what is that ambition , that haunts [our]_4353-our youth — that thirst for power or that lust of fame , that forces [us]_4353-our from obscurity into the sunblaze of [the world]_{971-the world} — what are these sentiments so high , so vehement , so ennobling ! They vanish , and in an instant , before the glance of [a woman]_{1271-a woman} ! [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had scarcely quitted [her]_{1271-a woman} side the preceding eve . [He]_642-sidonia hung upon the accents of that clear sweet voice , and sought with tremulous fascination , the gleaming splendour of those soft dark eyes . And now [he]_642-sidonia sat in [[his]_642-sidonia chamber]_{7920-his chamber} with [his]_642-sidonia eyes fixed upon [vacancy]_758-vacancy . All thoughts and feelings , pursuits , desires , life , merge in one absorbing sentiment . It is impossible to exist without seeing [her]_{1271-a woman} again , and instantly . [He]_642-sidonia had requested and gained permission to call on [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} ; [he]_642-sidonia would not lose a moment in availing [himself]_642-sidonia of it . As early as was tolerably decorous , and before in all probability [they]_4357-they could quit [[their]_4357-they hotel]_{4358-their hotel} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} repaired to [the Rue de Rivoli]_{4359-the rue de rivoli} to pay [his]_642-sidonia respects to [[his]_642-sidonia new friends]_{8574-his new friends} . As [he]_642-sidonia walked along , [he]_642-sidonia indulged in fanciful speculations which connected [Edith]_580-edith and the mysterious portrait of [[his]_642-sidonia mother]_{998-his mother} . [He]_642-sidonia felt [himself]_642-sidonia as it were near the fulfilment of some fate , and on the threshold of some critical discovery . [He]_642-sidonia recalled the impatient , even alarmed , expressions of [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} at [Montem]_34-montem six years ago , when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} proposed to invite [young Millbank]_580-edith to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's dinner ; the vindictive feud that existed between [the two families]_{4363-the two families} ; and for which political opinion , or even party passion could not satisfactorily account ; and [he]_642-sidonia reasoned [himself]_642-sidonia into a conviction , that the solution of many perplexities was at hand , and that all would be consummated to the satisfaction of [every one]_{1328-every one} , by [his]_642-sidonia unexpected but inevitable agency . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} found [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} alone . [The worthy Baronet]_{4365-the worthy baronet} was at any rate no participator in [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank 's vindictive feelings against [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . On the contrary , [he]_{4365-the worthy baronet} had a very high respect for [a Marquess]_{992-a marquess} , whatever might be [his]_{4365-the worthy baronet} opinions , and no mean consideration for [[a Marquess]_{992-a marquess} ' grandson]_{4368-a marquess ' grandson} . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} had inherited a large fortune made by commerce , and had increased it by the same means . [He]_{744-sir joseph} was [a middle - class Whig]_{4369-a middle - class whig} , had faithfully supported [that party]_{6110-that party} in [[his]_{744-sir joseph} native town]_{4371-his native town} during the days [they]_{6110-that party} wandered in [the wilderness]_{3258-the wilderness} , and had well earned [his]_{744-sir joseph} share of the milk and honey when [they]_{6110-that party} vanquished [the promised land]_{4373-the promised land} . In the spring - tide of Liberalism , when [the world]_{971-the world} was not analytical of free opinions , and odious distinctions were not drawn between [Finality men]_{4375-finality men} and [progressive Reformers]_{4376-progressive reformers} , [Mr. Wallinger]_{759-mr. wallinger} had been [the popular leader of a powerful body of [[his]_{759-mr. wallinger} fellow citizens]_{4378-his fellow citizens} , who had returned [him]_{759-mr. wallinger} to the first [Reform Parliament]_{244-reform parliament} , and where in spite of many a menacing Registration , [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} had contrived to remain]_{4377-the popular leader of a powerful body of his fellow citizens , who had returned him to the first reform parliament , and where in spite of many a menacing registration , he had contrived to remain} . [He]_{759-mr. wallinger} had never given a Radical vote without the permission of [the Secretary of the Treasury]_{3858-the secretary of the treasury} ; and was not afraid of giving an unpopular one to serve [[his]_{759-mr. wallinger} friends]_{856-his friends} . [He]_{759-mr. wallinger} was not like that distinguished Liberal , who after dining with [the late Whig Premier]_{4381-the late whig premier} expressed [his]_{759-mr. wallinger} gratification and [his]_{759-mr. wallinger} gratitude by assuring [[his]_{759-mr. wallinger} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} that [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} might count on [his]_{759-mr. wallinger} support on all popular questions . " [I]_{4383-the witty statesman} want men who will support [the government]_{930-the government} on all unpopular questions , "_{[4383-the witty statesman]} replied [the witty statesman]_{4383-the witty statesman} . [Mr. Wallinger]_{759-mr. wallinger} was [one of [these men]_{6140-these men}]_{4384-one of these men} . [His]_{759-mr. wallinger} high character and strong purse were always in the front rank in the hour of danger . [His]_{759-mr. wallinger} support in [the house]_{844-the house} was limited to [his]_{759-mr. wallinger} votes ; but in other places equally important , at a meeting at a political club , or in [Downing Street]_{72-downing street} , [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} could find [his]_{759-mr. wallinger} tongue , take what is called a " practical "_{[759-mr. wallinger]} view of a question , adopt what is called an " independent tone , "_{[759-mr. wallinger]} re - animate confidence in [ministers]_{928-ministers} , check mutiny , and set a bright and bold example to the wavering . [A man of [his]_{759-mr. wallinger} property]_{4388-a man of his property} , and high character , and sound views , so practical and so independent — this was , evidently , the block from which [a Baronet]_{1889-a baronet} should be cut , and in due time [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} figured [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} . [A Spanish gentleman , of very ample means , and of a very good Catalan family]_{4390-a spanish gentleman , of very ample means , and of a very good catalan family} , flying during a political convulsion to [England]_10-england , arrived with [[his]_{759-mr. wallinger} two daughters]_{4391-his two daughters} at [Liverpool]_83-liverpool , and bore letters of introduction to [the house of [Wallinger]_{744-sir joseph}]_{4392-the house of wallinger} . Some little time after this , by one of those stormy vicissitudes of political fortune , of late years not unusual in [the Peninsula]_{245-the peninsula} , [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} returned to [[his]_{759-mr. wallinger} native country]_{959-his native country} , and left [[his]_{759-mr. wallinger} children]_{4394-his children} and the management of that portion of [his]_{759-mr. wallinger} fortune that [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} had succeeded in bringing with [him]_{759-mr. wallinger} , under the guardianship of [the father of [the present Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph}]_{4395-the father of the present sir joseph} . [This gentleman]_{2676-this gentleman} was about again to become [an exile]_{4397-an exile} , when [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} met with an untimely end in one of those terrible tumults of which [Barcelona]_{760-barcelona} is the frequent scene . [The younger Wallinger]_{744-sir joseph} was touched by the charms of one of [[[his]_{744-sir joseph} father]_{953-his father} 's wards]_{4399-his father 's wards} . [Her]_4400-her beauty , of a character to which [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} was unaccustomed , [her]_4400-her accomplishments of society , and the refinement of [her]_4400-her manners conspicuous in the circle in which [he]_{759-mr. wallinger} lived , captivated [him]_{759-mr. wallinger} ; and though [they]_4401-their had [no heir]_{5799-no heir} , the union had been one of great felicity . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was proud of [[his]_{744-sir joseph} wife]_{1760-his wife} ; [he]_{744-sir joseph} secretly considered [himself]_{744-sir joseph} , though [his]_{744-sir joseph} " tone "_{[744-sir joseph]} was as liberal and independent as in old days , to be on the threshold of aristocracy , and was conscious that [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} played [her]_{746-lady wallinger} part not unworthily in the elevated circles in which [they]_4401-their now frequently found [themselves]_4401-their . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was fond of [great people]_{4404-great people} ; and not averse to travel ; because bearing a title and being [a member of [the British Parliament]_{4406-the british parliament}]_{4405-a member of the british parliament} , and always moving with the appendages of wealth , [servants]_{7401-servants} , and carriages , and [couriers]_{4408-couriers} , and fortified with no lack of letters from [the Foreign Office]_{6260-the foreign office} , [he]_{744-sir joseph} was everywhere acknowledged and received , and treated as [a personage]_{4410-a personage} ; was invited to court - balls , dined with [ambassadors]_{4411-ambassadors} , and found [himself]_{744-sir joseph} and [[his]_{744-sir joseph} lady]_{7488-his lady} at every festival of distinction . [The elder Millbank]_377-millbank had been [[Joseph Wallinger]_{744-sir joseph} 's youthful friend]_{4413-joseph wallinger 's youthful friend} . Different as were [their]_4401-their dispositions and the rate of [their]_4401-their abilities , [their]_4401-their political opinions were the same ; and commerce habitually connected [their]_4401-their interests . During a visit to [Liverpool]_83-liverpool , [Millbank]_377-millbank had made the acquaintance of [the sister of [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger}]_{4414-the sister of lady wallinger} , and had been a successful suitor for [her]_{746-lady wallinger} hand . [This lady]_{1286-this lady} was [the mother of [Edith]_580-edith]_{4416-the mother of edith} , and of [the school - fellow of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{4417-the school - fellow of coningsby} . It was only within a very few years that [she]_{1286-this lady} had died ; [she]_{1286-this lady} had scarcely lived long enough to complete the education of [[her]_{1286-this lady} daughter]_{2284-her daughter} , to whom [she]_{1286-this lady} was devoted , and on whom [she]_{1286-this lady} lavished the many accomplishments that [she]_{1286-this lady} possessed . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} having [no children]_{4419-no children} , and being very fond of [[her]_{1286-this lady} niece]_{4420-her niece} , had watched over [Edith]_580-edith with infinite solicitude , and finally had persuaded [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank that it would be well that [[his]_377-millbank daughter]_{7220-his daughter} should accompany [them]_4422-them in [their]_4422-them somewhat extensive travels . It was not therefore only that nature had developed [a beautiful woman]_{1435-a beautiful woman} out of [a bashful girl]_{4424-a bashful girl} since [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's visit to [Millbank]_377-millbank ; but really , every means and every opportunity that could contribute in rendering [an individual capable of adorning the most accomplished circles of life]_{4425-an individual capable of adorning the most accomplished circles of life} had naturally , and without effort , fallen to [the fortunate lot of [[the manufacturer]_{7171-the manufacturer} 's daughter]_{4428-the manufacturer 's daughter}]_{4426-the fortunate lot of the manufacturer 's daughter} . [Edith]_580-edith possessed an intelligence equal to those occasions . Without losing the native simplicity of [her]_580-edith character , which sprang from the heart , and which the strong and original bent of [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} 's mind had fostered , [she]_580-edith had imbibed all the refinement and facility of the polished circles in which [she]_580-edith moved . [She]_580-edith had a clear head , a fine taste , and a generous spirit ; had received so much admiration , that , though by no means insensible to homage , [her]_580-edith heart was free ; was strongly attached to [[her]_580-edith family]_{4430-her family} ; and notwithstanding all the splendour of [Rome]_14-rome and the brilliancy of [Paris]_27-paris , [her]_580-edith thoughts were often in [[her]_580-edith Saxon valley]_{4431-her saxon valley} , amid the green hills and [busy factories of [Millbank]_377-millbank]_{4432-busy factories of millbank} . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , finding [himself]_{744-sir joseph} alone with [the grandson of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{7476-the grandson of lord monmouth} , was not very anxious that [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} should immediately appear . [He]_{744-sir joseph} thought this a very good opportunity of getting at what [he]_{744-sir joseph} called " the real feelings of [the Tory party]_{1113-the tory party} ; "_{[744-sir joseph]} and [he]_{744-sir joseph} began to pump with a seductive semblance of frankness . For [his]_{744-sir joseph} part , [he]_{744-sir joseph} had never doubted that a Conservative government was ultimately inevitable ; had told [Lord John]_{471-lord john} so two years ago , and between [themselves]_{4435-themselves} [Lord John]_{471-lord john} was of the same opinion . The present position of [the Whigs]_{323-the whigs} was the necessary fate of [all progressive parties]_{4436-all progressive parties} ; could not see exactly how it would end ; thought sometimes it must end in a fusion of parties ; but could not well see how that could be brought about , at least at present . For [his]_{744-sir joseph} part , should be very happy to witness an union of [the best men of all parties , for the preservation of peace and order]_{4437-the best men of all parties , for the preservation of peace and order} , without any reference to any particular opinions . And , in that sense of the word , it was not at all impossible [he]_{744-sir joseph} might find it [his]_{744-sir joseph} duty some day to support [a Conservative government]_{4438-a conservative government} . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was very much astonished when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who being somewhat impatient for the entrance of [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} was rather more abrupt than [his]_{744-sir joseph} wo nt , told [the worthy Baronet]_{664-the honourable baronet} that [he]_{744-sir joseph} looked upon [a government without distinct principles of policy]_{4440-a government without distinct principles of policy} , as only a stop - gap to a wide - spread and demoralizing anarchy ; that [he]_{744-sir joseph} for one could not comprehend how a free government could endure without national opinions to uphold it ; and that [governments for the preservation of peace and order]_{4441-governments for the preservation of peace and order} , and nothing else , had better be sought in [China]_175-china , or among [the Austrians]_{761-the austrians} , [the Chinese of [Europe]_25-europe]_{4442-the chinese of europe} . As for [Conservative government]_{4443-conservative government} , the natural question was , What do [you]_4444-you mean to conserve ? Do [you]_4444-you mean to conserve things or only names , realities or merely appearances ? Or , do [you]_4444-you mean to continue the system commenced in 1834 , and , with a hypocritical reverence for the principles , and a superstitious adhesion to the forms , of the old exclusive constitution , carry on [your]_4444-you policy by latitudinarian practice ? [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} stared ; it was the first time that any inkling of the views of [the New Generation]_{1793-the new generation} had caught [his]_{744-sir joseph} ear . They were strange and unaccustomed accents . [He]_{744-sir joseph} was extremely perplexed ; could by no means make out what [[his]_{744-sir joseph} companion]_{1182-his companion} was driving at ; at length , with a rather knowing smile , expressive as much of compassion as comprehension , [he]_{744-sir joseph} remarked : " Ah ! [I]_{744-sir joseph} see ; [you]_{1182-his companion} are [a regular Orangeman]_{8589-a regular orangeman} . "_{[744-sir joseph]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} look upon [an Orangeman]_{8590-an orangeman} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " as [a pure Whig]_{8591-a pure whig} ; [the only professor and practiser of unadulterated Whiggism]_{8592-the only professor and practiser of unadulterated whiggism} . "_{[329-coningsby]} This was too much for [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , whose political knowledge did not reach much further back than the ministry of [the Mediocrities]_{4447-the mediocrities} ; hardly touched the times of the Corresponding Society . But [he]_{744-sir joseph} was [a cautious man]_{4448-a cautious man} , and never replied in haste . [He]_{744-sir joseph} was about feeling [his]_{744-sir joseph} way , when [he]_{744-sir joseph} experienced the golden advantage of gaining time , for [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} entered . The heart of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} throbbed as [Edith]_580-edith appeared . [She]_580-edith extended to [him]_{744-sir joseph} [her]_580-edith hand ; [her]_580-edith face radiant with kind expression . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} seemed gratified also by [his]_{744-sir joseph} visit . [She]_580-edith had much elegance in [her]_580-edith manner ; a calm soft address ; and [she]_580-edith spoke English with a sweet doric irregularity . [They]_4450-they all sat down , talked of the last night 's ball , of a thousand things . There was something animating in the frank , cheerful , spirit of [Edith]_580-edith . [She]_580-edith had a quick eye both for the beautiful and the ridiculous , and threw out [her]_580-edith observations in terse and vivid phrases . An hour , and more than an hour , passed away , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} still found some excuse not to depart . It seemed that on this morning [they]_4450-they were about to make an expedition into [the antique city of [Paris]_27-paris]_{4451-the antique city of paris} to visit [some old hotels which retained]_{4452-some old hotels which retained} [their]_{4452-some old hotels which retained} character ; especially [they]_4450-they had heard much of [the hotel of [the Archbishop of [Sens]_247-sens]_{246-the archbishop of sens} , with [[its]_{4453-the hotel of the archbishop of sens , with its fortified courtyard} fortified courtyard]_{4454-its fortified courtyard}]_{4453-the hotel of the archbishop of sens , with its fortified courtyard} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} expressed great interest in the subject , and showed some knowledge . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} invited [him]_{744-sir joseph} to join the party , which of all things in [the world]_{971-the world} was what [he]_{744-sir joseph} most desired . Not a day elapsed without [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} being in the company of [Edith]_580-edith . Time was precious for [him]_{744-sir joseph} , for the spires and pinnacles of [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} already began to loom in the distance , and [he]_{744-sir joseph} resolved to make the most determined efforts not to lose a day of [his]_{744-sir joseph} liberty . And yet to call every morning in [the Rue de Rivoli]_{248-the rue de rivoli} , was an exploit which surpassed even the audacity of love ! More than once , making the attempt , [his]_{744-sir joseph} courage failed [him]_{744-sir joseph} , and [he]_{744-sir joseph} turned into [the gardens of the Tuileries]_{4456-the gardens of the tuileries} , and only watched the windows of [the house]_{844-the house} . Circumstances however favoured [him]_{744-sir joseph} : [he]_{744-sir joseph} received a letter from [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank ; [he]_{744-sir joseph} was bound to communicate in person this evidence of [[his]_{744-sir joseph} friend]_{2195-his friend} 's existence ; and when [he]_{744-sir joseph} had to reply to the letter , [he]_{744-sir joseph} must necessarily inquire whether [[his]_{744-sir joseph} friend 's relatives]_{4459-his friend 's relatives} had any message to transmit to [him]_{744-sir joseph} . These however were only slight advantages . What assisted [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in [his]_{744-sir joseph} plans and wishes was the great pleasure which [Sidonia]_642-sidonia , with whom [he]_{744-sir joseph} passed a great deal of [his]_{744-sir joseph} time , took in [the society of [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} and [[their]_{762-the wallingers} niece]_{4461-their niece}]_{4460-the society of the wallingers and their niece} . [Sidonia]_642-sidonia presented [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} with [his]_642-sidonia opera - box during [her]_{746-lady wallinger} stay at [Paris]_27-paris ; invited [them]_4462-them very frequently to [his]_642-sidonia agreeable dinner parties ; and announced [his]_642-sidonia determination to give a ball , which [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} esteemed a delicate attention to [Edith]_580-edith ; while [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} flattered [herself]_{740-lady monmouth} that the festival sprang from the desire [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had expressed of seeing [the celebrated hotel of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia]_{4463-the celebrated hotel of sidonia} to advantage . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was very happy . [His]_642-sidonia morning visits to [the Rue de Rivoli]_{4359-the rue de rivoli} seemed always welcome , and seldom an evening elapsed in which [he]_642-sidonia did not find [himself]_642-sidonia in [the society of [Edith]_580-edith]_{4465-the society of edith} . [She]_580-edith seemed not to wish to conceal that [his]_642-sidonia presence gave [her]_580-edith pleasure , and though [she]_580-edith had [many admirers]_{4466-many admirers} and had an airy graciousness for [all of [them]_{4466-many admirers}]_{2076-all of them} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} sometimes indulged the exquisite suspicion that there was a flattering distinction in [her]_580-edith carriage to [himself]_642-sidonia . Under the influence of these feelings , [he]_642-sidonia began daily to be more conscious that separation would be an intolerable calamity ; [he]_642-sidonia began to meditate upon the feasibility of keeping a half term , and of postponing [his]_642-sidonia departure to [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} to a period nearer the time when [Edith]_580-edith would probably return to [England]_10-england . In the meanwhile the [Parisian]_231-parisian world talked much of the grand fête which was about to be given by [Sidonia]_642-sidonia . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} heard much of it one day when dining at [[his]_642-sidonia grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's . [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} seemed very intent on the occasion . Even [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} half talked of going , though for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} part [he]_{328-lord monmouth} wished [people]_3373-people would come to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , and never ask [him]_{328-lord monmouth} to [[their]_3373-people houses]_{3460-their houses} . That was [his]_{328-lord monmouth} idea of society . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} liked [the world]_{971-the world} , but [he]_{328-lord monmouth} liked to find it under [his]_{328-lord monmouth} own roof . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} grudged [them]_3373-people nothing , so that [they]_3373-people would not insist upon the reciprocity of cold - catching , and would eat [his]_{328-lord monmouth} good dinners instead of insisting on [his]_{328-lord monmouth} eating [their]_3373-people bad ones . " But [[Monsieur Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's cook]_{8593-monsieur sidonia 's cook} is a gem , [they]_3373-people say , "_{[4472-an attaché of an embassy]} observed [an attaché of [an Embassy]_{4473-an embassy}]_{4472-an attaché of an embassy} . " [I]_{4473-an embassy} have no doubt of it : [Sidonia]_625-sidonia is [a man of sense]_{8594-a man of sense} , almost [the only man of sense [I]_{4473-an embassy} know]_{8595-the only man of sense i know} . [I]_{4473-an embassy} never caught [him]_625-sidonia tripping . [He]_625-sidonia never makes a false move . [Sidonia]_625-sidonia is exactly [the sort of man [I]_{4473-an embassy} like]_{8596-the sort of man i like} ; [you]_8597-you know [you]_8597-you can not deceive [him]_625-sidonia , and that [he]_625-sidonia does not want to deceive [you]_8597-you . [I]_{4473-an embassy} wish [he]_625-sidonia liked a rubber more . Then [he]_625-sidonia would be perfect . "_{[4473-an embassy]} " [They]_8598-they say [he]_625-sidonia is going to be married , "_{[763-the attaché]} said [the Attaché]_{763-the attaché} . " Poh ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " Married ? "_{[740-lady monmouth]} exclaimed [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " To whom ? "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " To [[your]_{763-the attaché} beautiful country woman]_{8599-your beautiful country woman} ; ' la belle Anglaise ' that [all the world]_{8600-all the world} talks of , "_{[763-the attaché]} said [the Attaché]_{763-the attaché} . " And who may [she]_{8599-your beautiful country woman} be , pray ? "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . " [I]_{1234-the marquess} have so many [beautiful country women]_{8601-beautiful country women} . "_{[1234-the marquess]} " Mademoiselle Millbank , "_{[763-the attaché]} said [the Attaché]_{763-the attaché} . " [Millbank]_377-millbank , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} with a lowering brow . " There are so many [Millbanks]_{768-the millbanks} . Do [you]_{763-the attaché} know what [Millbank]_377-millbank this is , [Harry]_755-harry ? "_{[1234-the marquess]} [he]_{1234-the marquess} inquired of [[his]_{1234-the marquess} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} , who had listened to the conversation with a rather embarrassed , and even agitated spirit . " What , [sir]_5702-sir — yes — [Millbank]_377-millbank ? "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} say , do [you]_{763-the attaché} know who [this Millbank]_{8603-this millbank} is ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " Oh ! [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} : yes , [I]_{1234-the marquess} believe , that is [I]_{1234-the marquess} know [a daughter of the — the gentleman who purchased [some property near [you]_{372-miss millbank}]_{8605-some property near you}]_{8604-a daughter of the — the gentleman who purchased some property near you} . "_{[1234-the marquess]} " Oh ! [that fellow]_{8606-that fellow} ! Has [he]_{8606-that fellow} got [a daughter]_{7529-a daughter} [here]_5716-here ! "_{[329-coningsby]} " [The most beautiful girl in [Paris]_27-paris]_{8609-the most beautiful girl in paris} , "_{[763-the attaché]} said [the Attaché]_{763-the attaché} . " [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , have [you]_{740-lady monmouth} seen this beauty?—That [Sidonia]_625-sidonia is going to marry , "_[4477-he] [he]_4477-he added with a fiendish laugh . " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} have seen [the young lady]_{1270-the young lady} , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} ; " but [I]_{740-lady monmouth} had not heard that [Monsieur Sidonia]_625-sidonia was about to marry [her]_{1270-the young lady} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " Is [she]_{1270-the young lady} so very beautiful ? "_{[4478-another gentleman]} inquired [another gentleman]_{4478-another gentleman} . " Yes , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} calm , but very pale . " Poh ! "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} again . " [I]_{4480-the attaché} assure [you]_{740-lady monmouth} that it is a fact , "_{[4480-the attaché]} said [the Attaché]_{4480-the attaché} ; " not at least an on - dit . [I]_{4480-the attaché} have it from a quarter that could not be well mistaken . "_{[4480-the attaché]} Behold a little snatch of ordinary dinner gossip that left a very painful impression on the minds of [three individuals who were present]_{4481-three individuals who were present} . The name of [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} revived in [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's mind a sense of defeat , discomfiture , and disgust ; [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , lost elections , and [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; three subjects which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had succeeded for a time in expelling from [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} sensations]_{4482-his sensations} . [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} thought that in all probability this beauty of whom [they]_4484-they spoke so highly was not really [the daughter of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} foe]_{4486-his foe}]_{4485-the daughter of his foe} ; that it was some confusion which had arisen from the similarity of names ; nor did [he]_{328-lord monmouth} believe that [Sidonia]_625-sidonia was going to marry [her]_4487-her , whoever [she]_4487-her might be ; but a variety of things had been said at dinner , and a number of images had been raised in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} mind that touched [his]_{328-lord monmouth} spleen . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} took [his]_{328-lord monmouth} wine freely , and , the usual consequence of that proceeding with [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , became silent and sullen . As for [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had learnt that [Sidonia]_625-sidonia whatever might be the result was paying very marked attention to another woman , for whom undoubtedly [he]_625-sidonia was giving that very ball which [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had flattered [herself]_{740-lady monmouth} was a homage to [her]_{740-lady monmouth} wishes , and for which [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had projected a new dress of eclipsing splendour . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt quite sure that the story of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's marriage with [Edith]_580-edith was the most ridiculous idea that ever entered into the imagination of [man]_1251-man ; at least [he]_4489-he thought [he]_4489-he felt quite sure . But the idlest and wildest report that [the woman [you]_4491-you love]_{4490-the woman you love} is about to marry [another]_1675-another is not comfortable . Besides [he]_4489-he could not conceal from [himself]_4489-he that between [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} and [Sidonia]_625-sidonia there existed a remarkable intimacy , fully extended to [[their]_4493-their niece]_{4461-their niece} . [He]_4489-he had seen [her]_{740-lady monmouth} certainly on more than one occasion in lengthened , and apparently earnest conversation with [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , who , by the bye , spoke with [her]_{740-lady monmouth} often in Spanish and never concealed [his]_4489-he admiration of [her]_{740-lady monmouth} charms nor the interest [he]_4489-he found in [her]_{740-lady monmouth} society . And [Edith]_580-edith — what , after all , had passed between [Edith]_580-edith and [himself]_4489-he , which should at all gainsay this report , which [he]_4489-he had been particularly assured was not a mere report , but came from a quarter that could not be well mistaken ? [She]_580-edith had received [him]_4489-he with kindness . And how should [she]_580-edith receive one , who was [the friend and preserver of [[her]_580-edith only brother]_{4496-her only brother} , and apparently the intimate and cherished acquaintance of [[her]_580-edith future husband]_{4497-her future husband}]_{4495-the friend and preserver of her only brother , and apparently the intimate and cherished acquaintance of her future husband} ? [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt that sickness of the heart that accompanies [one]_1199-one 's first misfortune . The illusions of life seemed to dissipate and disappear . [He]_4489-he was miserable ; [he]_4489-he had no confidence in [himself]_4489-he , in [his]_4489-he future . After all , what was [he]_4489-he ? A dependant on [a man of very absolute will and passions]_{4499-a man of very absolute will and passions} . Could [he]_4489-he forget the glance with which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} caught the name of [Millbank]_580-edith and received the intimation of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} ? It was a glance for [a Spagnoletto]_{4500-a spagnoletto} , or a Caravaggio to catch and immortalize . Why if [Edith]_580-edith were not going to marry [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , how was [he]_4489-he ever to marry [her]_580-edith , even if [she]_580-edith cared for [him]_4489-he ? Oh ! what a future of unbroken , continuous , interminable misery awaited [him]_4489-he ! Was there ever yet born a being with a destiny so dark and dismal ! [He]_4489-he was the most forlorn of [men]_5722-men , utterly wretched ! [He]_4489-he had entirely mistaken [his]_4489-he own character . [He]_4489-he had no energy , no abilities , not a single eminent quality . All was over ! It was fated that [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} should not be present at that ball , the anticipation of which had occasioned [her]_{740-lady monmouth} so much pleasure and some pangs . On the morning after that slight conversation , which had so disturbed the souls , though unconsciously to [each other]_{1752-each other} , of [herself]_{740-lady monmouth} and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} was driving [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} up [the avenue Marigny]_{4504-the avenue marigny} in [his]_{1234-the marquess} phaeton . About the centre of [the avenue]_{4505-the avenue} , the horses took fright , and started off at a wild pace . [The Marquess]_{623-the marquess} was [an experienced whip , calm and with exertion still very powerful]_{4506-an experienced whip , calm and with exertion still very powerful} . [He]_{623-the marquess} would have soon mastered the horses , had not one of the reins unhappily broke . The horses swerved ; [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} kept [his]_{1234-the marquess} seat ; [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} alarmed sprang up , [the carriage]_{1167-the carriage} was dashed against the trunk of a tree , and [she]_{329-coningsby} was thrown out of it , at the very instant that [one of [the outriders]_{5960-the outriders}]_{4509-one of the outriders} had succeeded in heading the equipage , and checking the horses . [The Marchioness]_{8437-the marchioness} was senseless . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had descended from [the phaeton]_{4512-the phaeton} ; [several passengers]_{4513-several passengers} had assembled ; the door of [a contiguous house]_{4514-a contiguous house} was opened ; there were offers of service , sympathy , inquiries , a babble of tongues , great confusion . " Get [surgeons]_{8611-surgeons} ; and send for [[her]_{8437-the marchioness} maid]_{8612-her maid} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} to [one of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} servants]_{4516-his servants}]_{4515-one of his servants} . In the midst of this distressing tumult , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia on horseback followed by [a groom]_{4517-a groom} , came up [the avenue]_{4505-the avenue} from [the Champs Elysées]_{4519-the champs elysées} . [The empty phaeton]_{4520-the empty phaeton} , reins broken , horses held by [strangers]_{2070-strangers} , all the appearances of a misadventure , attracted [him]_625-sidonia . [He]_625-sidonia recognized the livery . [He]_625-sidonia instantly dismounted . Moving aside [the crowd]_{2035-the crowd} , [he]_625-sidonia perceived [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} senseless and prostrate , and [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} husband]_{972-her husband} , without assistance , restraining the injudicious efforts of [the byestanders]_{4524-the byestanders} . " Let [us]_8613-us carry [her]_{329-coningsby} in , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , exchanging a recognition as [he]_625-sidonia took [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} in [his]_625-sidonia arms , and bore [her]_{329-coningsby} into [the dwelling that was at hand]_{4525-the dwelling that was at hand} . [Those who were standing at the door]_{4526-those who were standing at the door} assisted [him]_625-sidonia . [The woman of the house]_{4527-the woman of the house} and [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} only were present . " [I]_625-sidonia would hope there is no fracture , "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , placing [her]_{329-coningsby} on a sofa , " nor does it appear to [me]_625-sidonia that the percussion of the head , though considerable , could have been fatally violent . [I]_625-sidonia have caught [her]_{329-coningsby} pulse . Keep [her]_{329-coningsby} in a horizontal position and [she]_{329-coningsby} will soon come to [herself]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[625-sidonia]} [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} seated [himself]_{1234-the marquess} in a chair by the side of the sofa which [Sidonia]_625-sidonia had advanced to the middle of [the room]_{854-the room} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was silent and very serious . [Sidonia]_625-sidonia opened the window , and touched the brow of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} with water . At this moment [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} and [a surgeon]_{4530-a surgeon} entered [the chamber]_{1254-the chamber} . " The brain can not be affected with that pulse , "_{[4532-the surgeon]} said [the surgeon]_{4532-the surgeon} ; " there is no fracture . "_{[4532-the surgeon]} " How pale [she]_{764-the marchioness} is ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} as if [he]_{328-lord monmouth} were examining a picture . " The colour seems to [me]_625-sidonia to return , "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [The surgeon]_{4532-the surgeon} applied some restoratives which [he]_{4532-the surgeon} had brought with [him]_{4532-the surgeon} . The face of [the Marchioness]_{764-the marchioness} became more animated ; [she]_{764-the marchioness} stirred . " [She]_{764-the marchioness} revives , "_{[4532-the surgeon]} said [the surgeon]_{4532-the surgeon} . [The Marchioness]_{764-the marchioness} breathed with some force ; again ; then half opened [her]_{764-the marchioness} eyes , and then instantly closed them . " If [I]_{4532-the surgeon} could but get [her]_{764-the marchioness} to take this draught ! "_{[4532-the surgeon]} said [the surgeon]_{4532-the surgeon} . " Stop — moisten [her]_{764-the marchioness} lips first , "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [They]_4536-they placed the draught to [her]_{764-the marchioness} mouth ; in a moment , [she]_{764-the marchioness} put forth [her]_{764-the marchioness} hand as if to repress them , then opened [her]_{764-the marchioness} eyes again , and sighed . " [She]_{764-the marchioness} is [herself]_{764-the marchioness} , "_{[4532-the surgeon]} said [the surgeon]_{4532-the surgeon} . " [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . " [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , "_{[8437-the marchioness]} said [the Marchioness]_{8437-the marchioness} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} looked round to invite [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} friend]_{2195-his friend} to come forward . " [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} ! "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia in a gentle voice . [She]_{764-the marchioness} started , rose a little on the sofa , stared around [her]_{764-the marchioness} . " Where am [I]_{764-the marchioness} ? "_{[764-the marchioness]} [she]_{764-the marchioness} exclaimed . " With [me]_{1234-the marquess} , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , and [he]_{1234-the marquess} bent forward to [her]_{764-the marchioness} , and took [her]_{764-the marchioness} hand . " [Sidonia]_625-sidonia ! "_{[764-the marchioness]} [she]_{764-the marchioness} again exclaimed in a voice of inquiry . " Is here , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " [He]_{328-lord monmouth} carried [you]_{764-the marchioness} in after [our]_8614-our accident . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " Accident ! Why is [he]_{328-lord monmouth} going to marry ? "_{[1234-the marquess]} [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} took a pinch of snuff . There was an awkward pause in [the chamber]_{1254-the chamber} . " [I]_625-sidonia think now , "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia to [the surgeon]_{4532-the surgeon} , " that [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} would take the draught . "_{[625-sidonia]} [She]_{764-the marchioness} refused it . " Try [you]_625-sidonia , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} rather dryly . " [You]_{1234-the marquess} feel [yourself]_{1234-the marquess} again ? "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , advancing . " Would [I]_{8437-the marchioness} did not ! "_{[8437-the marchioness]} said [the Marchioness]_{8437-the marchioness} , with an air of stupor . " What has happened ? Why am [I]_{8437-the marchioness} here ? Are [you]_{1234-the marquess} married ? "_{[8437-the marchioness]} " [She]_{740-lady monmouth} wanders a little , "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} took another pinch of snuff . " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} could have born even repulsion , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} in a voice of desolation , " but not for another ! "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . " [[My]_{1234-the marquess} Lord]_{1816-my lord} ? "_{[1234-the marquess]} [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} looked at [him]_{1234-the marquess} with that irresistible scrutiny , which would daunt [a galley slave]_{4549-a galley slave} ; and then after a short pause , said , " [The carriage]_{1167-the carriage} should have arrived by this time . Let [us]_4550-us get [home]_1156-home . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} After the conversation at dinner which [we]_4550-us have noticed , [the restless and disquieted Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} wandered about [Paris]_27-paris , vainly seeking in the distraction of [a great city]_{7005-a great city} some relief from the excitement of [his]_{1234-the marquess} mind . [His]_{1234-the marquess} first resolution was immediately to depart for [England]_10-england ; but when , on reflection , [he]_{1234-the marquess} was mindful that after all , the assertion which had so agitated [him]_{1234-the marquess} might really be without foundation , in spite of many circumstances that to [his]_{1234-the marquess} regardful fancy seemed to accredit it , [his]_{1234-the marquess} firm resolution began to waver . These were the first pangs of jealousy that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had ever experienced ; and they revealed to [him]_{1234-the marquess} the immensity of the stake which [he]_{1234-the marquess} was hazarding on a most uncertain die . The next morning [he]_{1234-the marquess} called in [the Rue Rivoli]_{4552-the rue rivoli} and was informed that [the family]_{6393-the family} were not at [home]_1156-home . [He]_{1234-the marquess} was returning under [the arcades]_{4555-the arcades} towards [the Rue St. Florentin]_{4556-the rue st. florentin} , when [Sidonia]_625-sidonia passed [him]_{1234-the marquess} in an opposite direction on horseback and at a rapid rate . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who was not observed by [him]_625-sidonia , could not resist a strange temptation to watch for a moment [his]_{1234-the marquess} progress . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} saw [him]_625-sidonia enter [the Court of [the Hotel]_{7093-the hotel} where [the Wallinger family]_{4559-the wallinger family} were staying]_{4557-the court of the hotel where the wallinger family were staying} . Would [he]_625-sidonia come forth immediately ? No . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} stood still and pale . [Minute]_765-minute followed minute . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} flattered [himself]_{329-coningsby} that [Sidonia]_625-sidonia was only speaking to [the porter]_{4560-the porter} . Then [he]_{1234-the marquess} would fain believe [Sidonia]_625-sidonia was writing a note . Then crossing [the street]_{4561-the street} , [he]_{1234-the marquess} mounted by some steps [the terrace of [the Tuileries]_{4563-the tuileries}]_{4562-the terrace of the tuileries} nearly opposite [the Hotel of [the Minister of Finance]_{4565-the minister of finance}]_{4564-the hotel of the minister of finance} , and watched [the house]_{844-the house} . A quarter of an hour elapsed , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia did not come forth . [They]_{4559-the wallinger family} were at [home]_1156-home to [him]_{1234-the marquess} ; only to [him]_{1234-the marquess} . Sick at heart , infinitely wretched , scarcely able to guide [his]_{1234-the marquess} steps , dreading even to meet [an acquaintance]_{4568-an acquaintance} , and almost feeling that [his]_{1234-the marquess} tongue would refuse the office of conversation , [he]_{1234-the marquess} contrived to reach [[[his]_{1234-the marquess} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's hotel]_{4570-his grandfather 's hotel} , and was about to bury [himself]_{1234-the marquess} in [[his]_{1234-the marquess} chamber]_{7920-his chamber} , when on the staircase [he]_{1234-the marquess} met [Flora]_612-flora . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had not seen [her]_612-flora for the last fortnight . Seeing [her]_612-flora now , [his]_{1234-the marquess} heart smote [him]_{1234-the marquess} for [his]_{1234-the marquess} neglect , excusable as it really was . [Any one else]_{4572-any one else} at this time , [he]_{1234-the marquess} would have hurried by without recognition , but [the gentle and suffering Flora]_612-flora was too meek to be rudely treated by so kind a heart as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's . [He]_{1234-the marquess} looked at [her]_612-flora ; [she]_612-flora was pale and agitated . [Her]_612-flora step trembled , while [she]_612-flora still hastened on . " What is the matter ? "_{[329-coningsby]} inquired [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [[My]_612-flora Lord,—the Marchioness,—are]_{8618-my lord,—the marchioness,—are} in danger , thrown from [[their]_4573-they carriage]_{8619-their carriage} . "_[612-flora] Briefly [she]_612-flora detailed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} all that had occurred ; that [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} had already repaired to [them]_4573-they ; that [she]_612-flora [herself]_612-flora only this moment had learned the intelligence , that seemed to agitate [her]_612-flora to the centre . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} instantly turned with [her]_612-flora ; but [they]_4573-they had scarcely emerged from [the court - yard]_{4574-the court - yard} when [the carriage]_{1167-the carriage} approached that brought [Lord]_4576-lord and [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} [home]_1156-home . [They]_4573-they followed [it]_{1167-the carriage} into [the court]_{1172-the court} . [They]_4573-they were immediately at [its]_{1172-the court} door . " All is right , [Harry]_755-harry , "_{[1234-the marquess]} said [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , calm and grave . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} pressed [[his]_4580-he grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's hand . Then [he]_4580-he assisted [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} to alight . " [I]_612-flora am quite well , "_[612-flora] [she]_612-flora said , " now . "_[612-flora] " But [you]_612-flora must lean on [me]_{329-coningsby} , [dearest Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , "_{[329-coningsby]} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} said in a tone of great tenderness , as [he]_4580-he felt [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} almost sinking from [him]_4580-he . And [he]_4580-he supported [her]_612-flora into [the hall of [the hotel]_{7093-the hotel}]_{4582-the hall of the hotel} . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had lingered behind . [Flora]_612-flora crept up to [him]_4580-he , and with unwonted boldness offered [her]_612-flora arm to [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . [He]_4580-he looked at [her]_612-flora with a glance of surprise , and then a soften expression , one indeed of an almost winning sweetness , which , though rare , was not a stranger to [his]_4580-he countenance , melted [his]_4580-he features , and taking the arm so humbly presented , [he]_4580-he said : " [Ma Petite]_{766-ma petite} , [you]_{766-ma petite} look more frightened than any of [us]_8620-us . [Poor child]_{8621-poor child} ! "_[4580-he] [He]_4580-he had reached the top of [the flight of steps]_{4585-the flight of steps} ; [he]_4580-he withdrew [his]_4580-he arm from [Flora]_612-flora , and thanked [her]_612-flora with all [his]_4580-he courtesy . " [You]_4580-he are not hurt then , [sir]_5702-sir ? "_[612-flora] [she]_612-flora ventured to ask with a look which expressed the infinite solicitude , which [her]_612-flora tongue did not venture to convey . " By no means , [[my]_4580-he good [little girl]_{8624-little girl}]_{8623-my good little girl} ; "_[4580-he] and [he]_4580-he extended [his]_4580-he hand to [her]_612-flora , which [she]_612-flora reverently bent over and embraced . When [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had returned to [[[his]_4580-he grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's hotel]_{4570-his grandfather 's hotel} that morning , it was with a determination of leaving [Paris]_27-paris the next day for [England]_10-england , but the accident to [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , though , as it ultimately appeared , accompanied by no very serious consequences , quite dissipated this intention . It was impossible to quit [them]_4588-them so crudely , at such a moment . So [he]_4580-he remained another day , and that was the day preceding [Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's fête , which [he]_4580-he particularly resolved not to attend . [He]_4580-he felt it quite impossible that [he]_4580-he could again endure the sight of either [Sidonia]_625-sidonia or [Edith]_580-edith . [He]_4580-he looked upon [them]_4588-them as persons who had deeply injured [him]_4580-he ; though [they]_4588-them really were individuals who had treated [him]_4580-he with invariable kindness . But [he]_4580-he felt [their]_4588-them existence was a source of mortification and misery to [him]_4580-he . With these feelings , sauntering away the last hours at [Paris]_27-paris , disquieted , uneasy ; no present , no future ; no enjoyment , no hope ; really , positively , undeniably , unhappy ; unhappy too for the first time in [his]_4580-he life ; the first unhappiness — what a companion piece for the first love — [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , of all places in [the world]_{971-the world} , in [the gardens of [the Luxembourg]_{250-the luxembourg}]_{4590-the gardens of the luxembourg} , encountered [Sir Joseph Wallinger]_{744-sir joseph} and [Edith]_580-edith . To avoid [them]_4588-them was impossible ; [they]_4588-them met face to face ; and [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} stopped , and immediately reminded [him]_4580-he that it was three days since [they]_4588-them had seen [him]_4580-he , as if to reproach [him]_4580-he for so unprecedented a neglect . And it seemed that [Edith]_580-edith , though [she]_580-edith said not as much , felt the same . And [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} turned round and walked with [them]_4588-them . [He]_4580-he told [them]_4588-them [he]_4580-he was going to leave [Paris]_27-paris on the morrow . " And miss [Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's fête , of which [we]_4588-them have all talked so much ! "_[580-edith] said [Edith]_580-edith with unaffected surprise , and an expression of disappointment which [she]_580-edith in vain attempted to conceal . " The festival will be not less gay for [my]_{329-coningsby} absence , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with that plaintive moroseness not unusual to [despairing lovers]_{4591-despairing lovers} . " If [we]_4588-them were all to argue from [the same premises]_{8625-the same premises} and act accordingly , "_[580-edith] said [Edith]_580-edith , " [the saloons]_{8626-the saloons} would be empty . But if [any person]_{8627-any person} 's absence would be remarked , [I]_580-edith should really have thought it would be [yours]_8628-you . [I]_580-edith thought [you]_8628-you were [one of [[Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's great friends]_{8630-monsieur de sidonia 's great friends}]_{8629-one of monsieur de sidonia 's great friends} ! "_[580-edith] " [He]_625-sidonia has [no friend]_{8631-no friend} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [No wise man]_{8632-no wise man} has . What are [friends]_1081-friends ? [Traitors]_{8634-traitors} . "_{[329-coningsby]} [Edith]_580-edith looked very much astonished . And then [she]_580-edith said : " [I]_580-edith am sure [you]_8628-you have not quarrelled with [Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia , for [we]_8635-we have just parted with [him]_625-sidonia . "_[580-edith] " [I]_{329-coningsby} have no doubt [you]_8628-you have , "_{[329-coningsby]} thought [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " And it is impossible to speak of another in higher terms than [he]_625-sidonia spoke of [you]_8628-you . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} observed how unusual it was for [Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia to express [himself]_625-sidonia so warmly . "_[580-edith] " [Sidonia]_625-sidonia is [a great man]_{6710-a great man} , and carries every thing before [him]_625-sidonia , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} am nothing ; [I]_{329-coningsby} can not cope with [him]_625-sidonia ; [I]_{329-coningsby} retire from the field . "_{[329-coningsby]} " What field ? "_{[4592-sir joseph , who did not clearly catch the drift of these observations]} inquired [Sir Joseph , who did not clearly catch the drift of these observations]_{4592-sir joseph , who did not clearly catch the drift of these observations} . " It appears to [me]_{4592-sir joseph , who did not clearly catch the drift of these observations} that a field for action is exactly what [Sidonia]_625-sidonia wants . There is no vent for [his]_625-sidonia abilities and intelligence . [He]_625-sidonia wastes [his]_625-sidonia energy in travelling from [capital]_8637-capital to [capital]_8637-capital like [a King 's messenger]_{8639-a king 's messenger} . The morning after [his]_625-sidonia fête [he]_625-sidonia is going to [Madrid]_187-madrid . "_{[4592-sir joseph , who did not clearly catch the drift of these observations]} This brought some reference to [their]_4593-their mutual movements . [Edith]_580-edith spoke of [her]_580-edith return to [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire} , of [her]_580-edith hope that [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would soon see [Oswald]_377-millbank ; but [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} informed [her]_580-edith that though [he]_377-millbank was going to leave [Paris]_27-paris , [he]_377-millbank had no intention of returning to [England]_10-england ; that [he]_377-millbank had not yet quite made up [his]_377-millbank mind whither [he]_377-millbank should go ; but thought that [he]_377-millbank should travel direct to [St. Petersburg]_{162-st. petersburg} . [He]_377-millbank wished to travel overland to [Astrachan]_{251-astrachan} . That was [the place [he]_377-millbank was particularly anxious to visit]_{4594-the place he was particularly anxious to visit} . After this incomprehensible announcement , [they]_4595-they walked on for some minutes in silence , broken only by occasional monosyllables with which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} responded at hazard to the sound remarks of [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} . As [they]_4595-they approached [the Palace]_{877-the palace} , [a party of English who were visiting [the Chamber of Peers]_{4598-the chamber of peers} , and who were acquainted with [the companions of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{4599-the companions of coningsby}]_{4597-a party of english who were visiting the chamber of peers , and who were acquainted with the companions of coningsby} , encountered [them]_4595-they . Amid the mutual recognitions , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was about to take [his]_377-millbank leave somewhat ceremoniously ; but [Edith]_580-edith held forth [her]_580-edith hand , and said : " Is this indeed farewell ? "_[580-edith] [His]_377-millbank heart was agitated , [his]_377-millbank countenance changed ; [he]_377-millbank retained [her]_580-edith hand amid [the chattering tourists]_{4600-the chattering tourists} , too full of [their]_{4600-the chattering tourists} criticisms and [their]_{4600-the chattering tourists} egotistical common places to notice what was passing . A sentimental ebullition seemed to be on the point of taking place . [Their]_4595-they eyes met . The look of [Edith]_580-edith was mournful and inquiring . " [We]_4595-they will say farewell at the ball , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and [she]_580-edith rewarded [him]_377-millbank with a radiant smile . [Sidonia]_625-sidonia lived in [the Faubourg St. Germain]_{252-the faubourg st. germain} in [a large hotel]_{4601-a large hotel} , that , in old days , had belonged to [the Crillons]_{767-the crillons} ; but [it]_{4601-a large hotel} had received at [his]_625-sidonia hands such extensive alterations , that nothing of the original decoration , and little of [its]_{4601-a large hotel} arrangement , remained . [A flight of marble steps]_{4602-a flight of marble steps} , ascending from [a vast court]_{4603-a vast court} , led into [a hall of great dimensions]_{4604-a hall of great dimensions} , which was at the same time an orangery , and [a gallery of sculpture]_{4605-a gallery of sculpture} . [It]_{4604-a hall of great dimensions} was illumined by a distinct , yet soft and subdued , light , which harmonised with the beautiful repose of the surrounding forms , and with the exotic perfume that was wafted about . [A gallery]_{4606-a gallery} led from [this hall]_{4607-this hall} to [an inner hall of quite a different character]_{4608-an inner hall of quite a different character} ; fantastic , glittering , variegated ; full of strange shapes and dazzling objects . The roof was carved and gilt in that honeycomb style prevalent in [the Saracenic buildings]_{4609-the saracenic buildings} ; the walls were hung with leather stamped in rich and vivid patterns ; the floor was a flood of mosaic ; about were statues of [negroes of human size with faces of wild expression]_{4610-negroes of human size with faces of wild expression} , and holding in [their]_{4610-negroes of human size with faces of wild expression} outstretched hands silver torches that blazed with an almost painful brilliancy . From [this inner hall]_{4611-this inner hall} , a double staircase of white marble , led to [the grand suite of apartments]_{4612-the grand suite of apartments} . [These saloons]_{4613-these saloons} , lofty , spacious , and numerous , had been decorated principally in encaustic by [the most celebrated artists of [Munich]_253-munich]_{4614-the most celebrated artists of munich} . [The three principal rooms]_{4615-the three principal rooms} were only separated from each other by columns , covered with rich hangings , on this night drawn aside . The decoration of [each chamber]_{4616-each chamber} was appropriate to [its]_{4616-each chamber} purpose . On the walls of [the ball - room]_{4617-the ball - room} , [nymphs]_4618-nymphs and [heroes]_1177-heroes moved in measure in [Sicilian landscapes]_{4620-sicilian landscapes} , or on [the azure shores of [Ægean waters]_{4622-ægean waters}]_{4621-the azure shores of ægean waters} . From the ceiling beautiful divinities threw garlands on [the guests]_{1427-the guests} , who seemed surprised that the roses , unwilling to quit [Olympus]_399-olympus , would not descend on [earth]_4624-earth . The general effect of [this fair chamber]_{4625-this fair chamber} was heightened too by that regulation of [the house]_{844-the house} which did not permit any benches in [the ball - room]_{4617-the ball - room} . That dignified assemblage who are always found ranged in precise discipline against the wall , did not here mar the flowing grace of the festivity . [The chaperons]_{4628-the chaperons} had no cause to complain . [A large saloon]_{4629-a large saloon} abounded in ottomans and easy chairs at [their]_{4629-a large saloon} service , where [their]_{4629-a large saloon} delicate charges might rest when weary , or find distraction when not engaged . All [the world]_{971-the world} were at [this fête of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia]_{4631-this fête of sidonia} . [It]_{4631-this fête of sidonia} exceeded in splendour and luxury every entertainment that had yet been given . The highest rank , even [Princes of the blood]_{4632-princes of the blood} , beauty , fashion , fame — all assembled in [a magnificent and illuminated palace]_{4633-a magnificent and illuminated palace} , resounding with exquisite melody . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} though somewhat depressed , was not insensible to the magic of the scene . Since the passage in [the gardens of the Luxembourg]_{4590-the gardens of the luxembourg} — that tone — that glance — [he]_4635-he had certainly felt much relieved , happier . And yet if all were , with regard to [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , as unfounded as [he]_4635-he could possibly desire , where was [he]_4635-he then ? Had [he]_4635-he forgotten [[his]_4635-he grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} — that fell look , that voice of intense detestation ? What was [Millbank]_580-edith to [him]_4635-he ? Where , what was the mystery , for of some [he]_4635-he could not doubt . The Spanish parentage of [Edith]_580-edith had only more perplexed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . It offered no solution . There could be no connection between [a Catalan family]_{4637-a catalan family} and [[his]_4635-he mother]_{998-his mother} , [the daughter of [a clergyman in [a midland county]_{4641-a midland county}]_{4640-a clergyman in a midland county}]_{4639-the daughter of a clergyman in a midland county} . That there was any relationship between [the Millbank family]_{4642-the millbank family} and [[his]_4635-he mother]_{998-his mother} was contradicted by the conviction in which [he]_4635-he had been brought up that [[his]_4635-he mother]_{998-his mother} had no relations ; that [she]_{998-his mother} returned to [England]_10-england utterly friendless ; without [a relative]_{4645-a relative} , a connection , [an acquaintance to whom [she]_{998-his mother} could appeal]_{4646-an acquaintance to whom she could appeal} . [Her]_{998-his mother} complete forlornness was stamped upon [his]_4635-he brain . Tender as were [his]_4635-he years , when [he]_4635-he was separated from [her]_{998-his mother} , [he]_4635-he could yet recal the very phrases in which [she]_{998-his mother} deplored [her]_{998-his mother} isolation ; and there were numerous passages in [her]_{998-his mother} letters which alluded to it . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had taken occasion to sound [the Wallingers]_{4647-the wallingers} on this subject ; but [he]_4635-he felt assured from the manner in which [his]_4635-he advances were met , that [they]_{4647-the wallingers} knew nothing of [[his]_4635-he mother]_{998-his mother} , and attributed the hostility of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank to [[his]_4635-he grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} solely to political emulation and local rivalries . Still there was the portrait and the miniature . That was a fact ; a clue which ultimately , [he]_4635-he was persuaded , must lead to some solution . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had met with great social success at [Paris]_27-paris . [He]_4635-he was at once a favourite . [The Parisian dames]_{4650-the parisian dames} decided in [his]_4635-he favour . [He]_4635-he was a specimen of the highest style of English beauty which is very popular in [France]_148-france . [His]_4635-he air was acknowledged as distinguished . [The men]_{4651-the men} also liked [him]_4635-he ; [he]_4635-he had not quite arrived at that age , when [you]_4652-you make [enemies]_4653-enemies . The moment therefore that [he]_4635-he found [himself]_4635-he in [the saloons of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia]_{4654-the saloons of sidonia} , [he]_4635-he was accosted by many whose notice was flattering ; but [his]_4635-he eye wandered , while [he]_4635-he tried to be courteous and attempted to be sprightly . Where was [she]_4655-she ? [He]_4635-he had nearly reached [the ball - room]_{4617-the ball - room} when [he]_4635-he met [her]_4655-she . [She]_4655-she was on the arm of [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} , who had made [her]_4655-she acquaintance at [Rome]_14-rome , and originally claimed it as [the member of [a family who , as [the reader]_{5892-the reader} may perhaps not forget , had experienced some kindnesses from [the Millbanks]_{768-the millbanks}]_{4658-a family who , as the reader may perhaps not forget , had experienced some kindnesses from the millbanks}]_{4657-the member of a family who , as the reader may perhaps not forget , had experienced some kindnesses from the millbanks} . There were mutual and hearty recognitions between [the young men]_{2153-the young men} ; great explanations where [they]_{2153-the young men} had been , what [they]_{2153-the young men} were doing , where [they]_{2153-the young men} were going . [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} told [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} had introduced steeple - chaces at [Rome]_14-rome , and had parted with [Sunbeam]_536-sunbeam to [the nephew of [a Cardinal]_{6751-a cardinal}]_{4661-the nephew of a cardinal} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} securing [Edith]_580-edith 's hand for the next dance , [they]_{2153-the young men} all moved on together to [[her]_580-edith aunt]_{4663-her aunt} . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} was indulging in some Roman reminiscences with [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . " And [you]_{329-coningsby} are not going to [Astrachan]_{251-astrachan} to - morrow ? "_[580-edith] said [Edith]_580-edith . " Not to - morrow , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [You]_{329-coningsby} know that [you]_{329-coningsby} said once that life was too stirring in these days to permit travel to [a man]_{1198-a man} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} wish nothing was stirring , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} wish nothing to change . All that [I]_{329-coningsby} wish is , that this fête should never end "_{[329-coningsby]} " Is it possible , that [you]_{329-coningsby} can be capricious ! [You]_{329-coningsby} perplex [me]_{329-coningsby} very much . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Am [I]_{329-coningsby} capricious , because [I]_{329-coningsby} dislike change ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " But [Astrachan]_{251-astrachan} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " It was the air of the Luxembourg that reminded [me]_{329-coningsby} of the desart , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . Soon after this [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} led [Edith]_580-edith to the dance . It was at a ball that [he]_4665-he had first met [her]_580-edith at [Paris]_27-paris , and this led to other reminiscences ; all most interesting . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was perfectly happy . All mysteries , all difficulties , were driven from [his]_4665-he recollection ; [he]_4665-he lived only in the exciting and enjoyable present . Twenty - one and in love ! Some time after this , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} who was inevitably separated from [Edith]_580-edith , met [[his]_4665-he host]_{7215-his host} . " Where have [you]_580-edith been , [child]_8641-child , "_{[625-sidonia]} said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , " that [I]_625-sidonia have not seen [you]_580-edith for some days ? [I]_625-sidonia am going to [Madrid]_187-madrid to - morrow . "_{[625-sidonia]} " And [I]_625-sidonia must think , [I]_625-sidonia suppose , of [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} . "_{[625-sidonia]} " Well , [you]_580-edith have seen something ; [you]_580-edith will find it more profitable when [you]_580-edith have digested it ; and [you]_580-edith will have opportunity . That 's the true spring of wisdom : meditate over the past . Adventure and Contemplation share [our]_8642-our being like day and night . "_{[625-sidonia]} The resolute departure for [England]_10-england on the morrow , had already changed into a supposed necessity of thinking of returning to [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} . In fact , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt that to quit [Paris]_27-paris and [Edith]_580-edith was an impossibility . [He]_4667-his silenced the remonstrance of [his]_4667-his conscience by the expedient of keeping a half - term ; and had no difficulty in persuading [himself]_4667-his that a short delay in taking [his]_4667-his degree could not really be of the slightest consequence . It was the hour of supper . [The guests at a French ball]_{4668-the guests at a french ball} are not seen to advantage at this period . The custom of separating the sexes for this refreshment , and arranging that [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} should partake of it by [themselves]_{1281-the ladies} , though originally founded in a feeling of consideration and gallantry , and with the determination to secure under all circumstances the convenience and comfort of the fair sex , is really , in its appearance and its consequences , anything but [European]_769-european , and produces a scene which rather reminds one of the harem of [a sultaun]_{4670-a sultaun} , than a hall of chivalry . To judge from the countenances of the favoured fair , [they]_{4668-the guests at a french ball} are not [themselves]_{4668-the guests at a french ball} particularly pleased ; and when [their]_{4668-the guests at a french ball} repast is over , [they]_{4668-the guests at a french ball} necessarily return to [empty halls]_{4671-empty halls} , and are deprived of the dance at the very moment when [they]_{4668-the guests at a french ball} may feel most inclined to participate in its graceful excitement . These somewhat ungracious circumstances however were not attendant on the festival of this night . There was opened in [the Hotel of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia]_{4672-the hotel of sidonia} for the first time [a banquetting room]_{4673-a banquetting room} which could contain with convenience all [the guests]_{1427-the guests} . It was [a vast chamber of white marble]_{4675-a vast chamber of white marble} , the golden pannels of the walls containing festive sculptures by [Schwanthaler]_{770-schwanthaler} , relieved by encaustic tinting . In [its]_{4673-a banquetting room} centre was a fountain , a group of Bacchantes encircling [Dionysos]_771-dionysos ; and from [this fountain]_{4676-this fountain} , as from a star , diverged the various tables from which sprang orange trees in fruit and flower . The banquet had but one fault ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was separated from [Edith]_580-edith . [The Duchess of [Grand Cairo]_{59-grand cairo}]_{4677-the duchess of grand cairo} , [the beautiful wife of [the heir of one of [the Imperial illustrations]_{4680-the imperial illustrations}]_{4679-the heir of one of the imperial illustrations}]_{4678-the beautiful wife of the heir of one of the imperial illustrations} , had determined to appropriate [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [[her]_{4677-the duchess of grand cairo} cavalier]_{8552-her cavalier} for the moment . Distracted , [he]_{770-schwanthaler} made [his]_{770-schwanthaler} escape ; but [his]_{770-schwanthaler} wandering eye could not find the object of its search ; and [he]_{770-schwanthaler} fell prisoner to [the charming Princess [De Petitpoix]_{772-the charming princess de petitpoix , a carlist chieftain , whose witty words avenged the cause of fallen dynasties and a cashiered nobility} , [a Carlist chieftain , whose witty words avenged the cause of fallen dynasties]_{4682-a carlist chieftain , whose witty words avenged the cause of fallen dynasties} and [a cashiered nobility]_{4683-a cashiered nobility}]_{772-the charming princess de petitpoix , a carlist chieftain , whose witty words avenged the cause of fallen dynasties and a cashiered nobility} . Behold a scene brilliant in fancy , magnificent in splendour ! All the circumstances of [his]_{770-schwanthaler} life at this moment were such as acted forcibly on the imagination of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . Separated from [Edith]_580-edith , [he]_{770-schwanthaler} had still the delight of seeing [her]_580-edith , [the paragon of that bright company]_{4684-the paragon of that bright company} , [the consummate being whom [he]_{770-schwanthaler} adored]_{4685-the consummate being whom he adored} ! And who had spoken to [him]_{770-schwanthaler} in a voice sweeter than a serenade , and had bestowed on [him]_{770-schwanthaler} a glance softer than moonlight . [The lord of [the palace]_{877-the palace}]_{4686-the lord of the palace} , more distinguished even for [his]_{4686-the lord of the palace} capacity than [his]_{4686-the lord of the palace} boundless treasure , was [[his]_{770-schwanthaler} chosen friend]_{4688-his chosen friend} ; gained under circumstances of romantic interest , when the reciprocal influence of [their]_4689-their personal qualities was affected by no accessory knowledge of [their]_4689-their worldly positions . [He]_{770-schwanthaler} [himself]_{770-schwanthaler} was in the very bloom of youth and health ; [the child of a noble house , rich for [his]_{770-schwanthaler} present wants , and with a future of considerable fortunes]_{4690-the child of a noble house , rich for his present wants , and with a future of considerable fortunes} . Entrancing love and dazzling friendship , a high ambition and the pride of knowledge , the consciousness of a great prosperity , the vague , daring energies of the high pulse of twenty - one , all combined to stimulate [his]_{770-schwanthaler} sense of existence , which , as [he]_{770-schwanthaler} looked around [him]_{770-schwanthaler} at the beautiful objects and listened to the delicious sounds , seemed to [him]_{770-schwanthaler} a dispensation of almost supernatural ecstacy . About an hour after this , [the ball - room]_{4617-the ball - room} still full , but the other saloons gradually emptying , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} entered a chamber which seemed deserted . Yet [he]_{770-schwanthaler} heard sounds as it were of earnest conversation . It was a voice that invited [his]_{770-schwanthaler} progress ; [he]_{770-schwanthaler} advanced another step , then suddenly stopped . There were [two individuals in [the room]_{854-the room}]_{4692-two individuals in the room} , by whom [he]_{770-schwanthaler} was unnoticed . [They]_{4692-two individuals in the room} were [Sidonia]_625-sidonia and [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . [They]_{4692-two individuals in the room} were sitting on a sofa , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia holding [her]_{372-miss millbank} hand and endeavouring , as it seemed , to soothe [her]_{372-miss millbank} . [Her]_{372-miss millbank} tones were tremulous ; but the expression of [her]_{372-miss millbank} face was fond and confiding . It was all the work of a moment . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} instantly withdrew , yet could not escape hearing an earnest request from [Edith]_580-edith to [[her]_580-edith companion]_{7762-her companion} that [he]_{770-schwanthaler} would write to [her]_{372-miss millbank} . In a few seconds [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had quitted [the hotel of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia]_{4672-the hotel of sidonia} , and the next day found [him]_{770-schwanthaler} on [[his]_{770-schwanthaler} road to [England]_10-england]_{4696-his road to england} . It was one of those gorgeous and enduring sunsets that seem to linger as if [they]_4697-they wished to celebrate the mid period of the year . Perhaps the beautiful hour of impending twilight never exercises a more effective influence on the soul than when it descends on the aspect of [some distant and splendid city]_{4698-some distant and splendid city} . What a contrast between the serenity and repose of [our]_4699-our own bosoms , and the fierce passions and destructive cares girt in the walls of that multitude , whose domes and towers rise in purple lustre against the resplendent horizon ! And yet the disturbing emotions of existence and the bitter inheritance of humanity , should exercise but a modified sway and entail but a light burden , within the circle of [the city in which the next scene of [our]_4699-our history leads [us]_4699-our]_{4700-the city in which the next scene of our history leads us} . For [it]_4701-it is [the sacred city of Study]_{4702-the sacred city of study} , of Learning , and of Faith ; and the declining beam is resting on the dome of [the Radcliffe]_{4703-the radcliffe} , lingering on [the towers of [Christchurch]_{255-christchurch} and [Magdalen]_256-magdalen , sanctifying the spires and pinnacles of [holy St. Mary 's]_{4705-holy st. mary 's}]_{4704-the towers of christchurch and magdalen , sanctifying the spires and pinnacles of holy st. mary 's} . [A young Oxonian , who had been watching for some time [the city]_{5800-the city} in the sunset from a rising ground in [its]_{5800-the city} vicinity]_{4706-a young oxonian , who had been watching for some time the city in the sunset from a rising ground in its vicinity} , lost , as it would seem , in meditation , suddenly rose and looking at [his]_{4706-a young oxonian , who had been watching for some time the city in the sunset from a rising ground in its vicinity} watch as if remindful of some engagement , hastened [his]_{4706-a young oxonian , who had been watching for some time the city in the sunset from a rising ground in its vicinity} return at a rapid pace . [He]_{4706-a young oxonian , who had been watching for some time the city in the sunset from a rising ground in its vicinity} reached [the High Street]_{257-the high street} , as [the Blenheim light post coach]_{4708-the blenheim light post coach} dashed up to [the Star Hotel]_{4709-the star hotel} , with that brilliant precision which [even the New Generation]_{4710-even the new generation} can remember , and yet which already ranks among the traditions of English manners . A peculiar and most animating spectacle used to be the arrival of [a first - rate light coach]_{4711-a first - rate light coach} in [a country town]_{4712-a country town} ! [The small machine]_{4713-the small machine} crowded with [so many passengers]_{4714-so many passengers} , [the foaming and curvetting leaders]_{4715-the foaming and curvetting leaders} , the wheelers more steady , and glossy as if [they]_{4714-so many passengers} had not done [their]_{4714-so many passengers} ten miles in the hour , the triumphant bugle of [the guard]_{4716-the guard} , and the haughty routine with which [the driver]_{4717-the driver} , as [he]_{4717-the driver} reached [his]_{4717-the driver} goal , threw [his]_{4717-the driver} whip to [the obedient ostlers in attendance]_{4718-the obedient ostlers in attendance} ; and not least [the staring crowd]_{4719-the staring crowd} , a little awe - struck , and looking for the moment at [the lowest official of [the stable]_{6779-the stable}]_{4720-the lowest official of the stable} with considerable respect ; altogether made a picture which [one]_1199-one recollects with cheerfulness , and misses now in many [a dreary market town]_{4723-a dreary market town} . [[Our]_4724-we Oxonian]_{4725-our oxonian} was [a young man about the middle height , and naturally of a very thoughtful expression and rather reserved mien]_{4726-a young man about the middle height , and naturally of a very thoughtful expression and rather reserved mien} . The general character of [his]_{4725-our oxonian} countenance was indeed a little stern , but it broke into an almost bewitching smile , and a blush suffused [his]_{4725-our oxonian} face , as [he]_{4725-our oxonian} sprang forward and welcomed [an individual about the same age]_{4727-an individual about the same age} , who had jumped off [the Blenheim]_{773-the blenheim} . " Well , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ! "_{[4725-our oxonian]} [he]_{4725-our oxonian} exclaimed , extending both [his]_{4725-our oxonian} hands . " By [Jove]_375-jove , [[my]_{4725-our oxonian} dear]_{1785-my dear} [Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} , [we]_4724-we have met at last , "_{[4725-our oxonian]} said [[his]_{4725-our oxonian} friend]_{2195-his friend} . And here [we]_4724-we must for a moment revert to what had occurred to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} since [he]_{4725-our oxonian} so suddenly quitted [Paris]_27-paris at the beginning of the year . The wound [he]_{4725-our oxonian} had received was deep to one unused to wounds . Yet after all , none had outraged [his]_{4725-our oxonian} feeling , [no one]_{1022-no one} had betrayed [his]_{4725-our oxonian} hopes . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} had loved one who had loved [another]_1675-another . Misery , but scarcely humiliation . And yet ' tis a bitter pang under any circumstances to find another preferred to [yourself]_4731-your . It is about the same blow as one would probably feel if falling from a balloon . [Your]_4731-your Icarian flight melts into a very grovelling existence , scarcely superior to that of a sponge or a coral , or redeemed only from utter insensibility by [your]_4731-your very frank detestation of [[your]_4731-your rival]_{3899-your rival} . It is quite impossible to conceal that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had imbibed for [Sidonia]_625-sidonia a certain degree of aversion , which in these days of exaggerated phrase might even be described as hatred . And [Edith]_580-edith was so beautiful ! And there had seemed between [them]_4733-them a sympathy so native and spontaneous , creating at once the charm of intimacy without any of the disenchanting attributes , that are occasionally its consequence . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} would recall the tones of [her]_580-edith voice , the expression of [her]_580-edith soft dark eye , the airy spirit and frank graciousness , sometimes even the flattering blush , with which [she]_580-edith had ever welcomed one of whom [she]_580-edith had heard so long and so kindly . It seemed , to use a sweet and homely phrase , that [they]_4733-them were made for [each other]_{1752-each other} ; the circumstances of [their]_4733-them mutual destinies might have combined into one enchanting fate . And yet had [she]_580-edith accorded [him]_{4725-our oxonian} that peerless boon , [her]_580-edith heart — with what aspect was [he]_{4725-our oxonian} to communicate this consummation of all [his]_{4725-our oxonian} hopes to [[his]_{4725-our oxonian} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , ask [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} blessing , and the gracious favour of an establishment for [the daughter of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} foe]_{4486-his foe}]_{4485-the daughter of his foe} ; of [a man whose name was never mentioned except to cloud [his]_{328-lord monmouth} visage]_{4738-a man whose name was never mentioned except to cloud his visage} . Ah ! what was that mystery that connected [the haughty house of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{4739-the haughty house of coningsby} with the humble blood of [the Lancashire manufacturer]_{4740-the lancashire manufacturer} ? Why was the portrait of [[his]_{4725-our oxonian} mother]_{998-his mother} beneath [the roof of [Millbank]_377-millbank]_{4742-the roof of millbank} ? [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had delicately touched upon the subject both with [Edith]_580-edith and [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} , but the result of [his]_{4725-our oxonian} inquiries only involved the question in deeper gloom . [Edith]_580-edith had none but [maternal relatives]_{4743-maternal relatives} ; more than once [she]_580-edith had mentioned this , and [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} on other occasions had confirmed the remark . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had sometimes drawn the conversation to pictures , and [he]_{4725-our oxonian} would remind [her]_580-edith with playfulness of [their]_4744-their first unconscious meeting in [the gallery of [the Rue Tronchet]_{232-the rue tronchet}]_{4745-the gallery of the rue tronchet} ; then [he]_{4725-our oxonian} remembered that [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank was fond of pictures ; then [he]_{4725-our oxonian} recollected some specimens of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank 's collection , and after touching on several which could not excite suspicion , [he]_{4725-our oxonian} came to " a portrait , a portrait of [a lady]_{3043-a lady} ; was it a portrait , or an ideal countenance ? "_{[4725-our oxonian]} [Edith]_580-edith thought [she]_580-edith had heard it was a portrait , but [she]_580-edith was by no means certain ; and most assuredly was quite unacquainted with the name of the original , if there were an original . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} addressed [himself]_{329-coningsby} to the point with [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} inquired of [the uncle explicity]_{4746-the uncle explicity} , whether [he]_{4725-our oxonian} knew anything on the subject . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was of opinion that it was something that [Millbank]_580-edith had somewhere " picked up . "_[580-edith] [Millbank]_580-edith used often to " pick up "_[580-edith] pictures . Disappointed in [his]_{4725-our oxonian} love , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} sought refuge in the excitement of study , and in the brooding imagination of [an aspiring spirit]_{4747-an aspiring spirit} . The softness of [his]_{4725-our oxonian} heart seemed to have quitted [him]_{4725-our oxonian} for ever . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} recurred to [his]_{4725-our oxonian} habitual reveries of political greatness and public distinction . And as it ever seemed to [him]_{4725-our oxonian} , that no preparation could be complete for the career which [he]_{4725-our oxonian} planned for [himself]_{4725-our oxonian} , [he]_{4725-our oxonian} devoted [himself]_{4725-our oxonian} with increased ardour to that digestion of knowledge which converts it into wisdom . [His]_{4725-our oxonian} life at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} was now a life of seclusion . With the exception of [a very few Eton friends]_{4748-a very few eton friends} [he]_{4725-our oxonian} avoided all society . And indeed [his]_{4725-our oxonian} acquisitions during this term were such as few have equalled , and could only have been mastered by a mental discipline of a severe and exalted character . At the end of the term [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} took [his]_{4725-our oxonian} degree , and in a few days was about to quit that University where on the whole [he]_{4725-our oxonian} had passed three serene and happy years , in the society of [fond and faithful friends]_{4749-fond and faithful friends} , and in ennobling pursuits . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} had many plans for [his]_{4725-our oxonian} impending movements , yet none of them very mature ones . [Lord Vere]_371-vere wished [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to visit [[his]_371-vere family]_{1300-his family} in [the north]_{6975-the north} , and afterwards to go to [Scotland]_80-scotland together ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was more inclined to travel for a year . Amid this hesitation , a circumstance occurred which decided [him]_{4725-our oxonian} to adopt neither of these courses . It was Commencement , and coming out of [the quadrangle of St. John 's]_{4752-the quadrangle of st. john 's} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} came suddenly upon [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} and [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , who were visiting the marvels and rarities of [the University]_{26-the university} . [They]_4753-they were alone . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was a little embarrassed , for [he]_{4725-our oxonian} could not forget the abrupt manner in which [he]_{4725-our oxonian} had parted from [them]_4753-they ; but [they]_4753-they greeted [him]_{4725-our oxonian} with so much cordiality that [he]_{4725-our oxonian} instantly recovered [himself]_{4725-our oxonian} , and turning became [[their]_4753-they companion]_{6951-their companion} . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} hardly ventured to ask after [Edith]_580-edith ; at length in a depressed tone and a hesitating manner [he]_{4725-our oxonian} inquired whether [they]_4753-they had lately seen [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} was [himself]_{4725-our oxonian} surprised at the extreme light - heartedness which came over [him]_{4725-our oxonian} the moment [he]_{4725-our oxonian} heard [she]_{372-miss millbank} was in [England]_10-england , at [Millbank]_377-millbank , with [[her]_{372-miss millbank} family]_{4430-her family} . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} always very much liked [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} ; but this morning [he]_{4725-our oxonian} hung over [her]_{746-lady wallinger} like [a lover]_{4756-a lover} , lavished on [her]_{746-lady wallinger} unceasing and the most delicate attentions , seemed to exist only in the idea of making [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} enjoy and understand [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} ; [no one else]_{4757-no one else} was to be [[their]_4753-they guide]_{4758-their guide} at any place , or under any circumstances . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} told [them]_4753-they exactly what [they]_4753-they were to see ; how [they]_4753-they were to see it ; when [they]_4753-they were to see it . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} told [them]_4753-they of things which [nobody]_880-nobody did see ; but which [they]_4753-they should . [He]_{4725-our oxonian} insisted that [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} should dine with [him]_{744-sir joseph} in [Hall]_1097-hall ; [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} could not think of leaving [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} ; [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} could not think of [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} missing an opportunity that might never offer again . Besides [they]_4761-they might both join [her]_{746-lady wallinger} after dinner . Except to give [[her]_{746-lady wallinger} husband]_{972-her husband} a dinner , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} evidently intended never to leave [her]_{746-lady wallinger} side . And the next morning , the occasion favourable , being alone with [the lady]_{1269-the lady} , [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} bustling about [a carriage]_{4764-a carriage} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} said suddenly with a countenance a little disturbed , and in a low voice , " [I]_{329-coningsby} was pleased , [I]_{329-coningsby} mean surprised to hear that there was still [a Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} ; [I]_{329-coningsby} thought by this time [she]_{372-miss millbank} might have borne another name ? "_{[329-coningsby]} [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} looked at [him]_{972-her husband} with an expression of some perplexity , and then said , " Yes , [Edith]_580-edith was very much admired ; but [she]_580-edith need not be precipitate in marrying . Marriage is for [a woman]_{1271-a woman} the event . [Edith]_580-edith is too precious to be carelessly bestowed . "_{[746-lady wallinger]} " But [I]_{329-coningsby} understood , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " when [I]_{329-coningsby} left [Paris]_27-paris , "_{[329-coningsby]} and here [he]_{972-her husband} became very confused , " that [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} was engaged , on the point of marriage . "_{[972-her husband]} " With whom ? "_{[746-lady wallinger]} " [[Our]_8646-our friend]_{6335-our friend} , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . "_{[972-her husband]} " [I]_{746-lady wallinger} am sure that [Edith]_580-edith would never marry [Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia , nor [Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia , [Edith]_580-edith . ' Tis a preposterous idea , "_{[746-lady wallinger]} said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . " But [he]_625-sidonia very much admired [her]_580-edith ? "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with a searching eye . " Possibly , "_{[746-lady wallinger]} said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , " but [he]_625-sidonia never even intimated [his]_625-sidonia admiration . "_{[746-lady wallinger]} " But [he]_625-sidonia was very attentive to [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} ? "_{[972-her husband]} " Not more than [our]_8646-our intimate friendship authorised , and might expect . "_{[972-her husband]} " [You]_{746-lady wallinger} have known [Sidonia]_625-sidonia a long time ? "_{[746-lady wallinger]} " It was [[Monsieur de Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's father]_{8648-monsieur de sidonia 's father} who introduced [us]_8646-our to the care of [Mr. Wallinger]_{759-mr. wallinger} , "_{[746-lady wallinger]} said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , " and therefore [I]_{746-lady wallinger} have ever entertained for [[his]_625-sidonia son]_{1160-his son} a most sincere regard . Besides [I]_{746-lady wallinger} look upon [him]_625-sidonia as [a compatriot]_{8650-a compatriot} . Recently [he]_625-sidonia has been even more than usually kind to us,—especially to [Edith]_580-edith . While [we]_8646-our were at [Paris]_27-paris [he]_625-sidonia recovered for [her]_580-edith a great number of jewels which had been left to [her]_580-edith by [[her]_580-edith uncle]_{4276-her uncle} in [Spain]_179-spain , and , what [she]_580-edith prized infinitely more , the whole of [[her]_580-edith mother]_{1548-her mother} 's correspondence which [she]_580-edith maintained with [this relative]_{8653-this relative} since [her]_580-edith marriage . Nothing but the influence of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia could have effected this . Therefore of course [Edith]_580-edith is attached to [him]_625-sidonia , almost as much as [I]_{746-lady wallinger} am . In short , [he]_625-sidonia is [[our]_8646-our dearest friend]_{8654-our dearest friend} ; [[our]_8646-our counsellor]_{8655-our counsellor} in all [our]_8646-our cares . But as for marrying [him]_625-sidonia , the idea is ridiculous to those who know [Monsieur Sidonia]_625-sidonia . No earthly consideration would ever induce [him]_625-sidonia to impair that purity of race on which [he]_625-sidonia prides [himself]_625-sidonia . Besides there are other obvious objections , which would render an alliance between [him]_625-sidonia and [[my]_{746-lady wallinger} niece]_{4278-my niece} utterly impossible ; [Edith]_580-edith is quite as devoted to [her]_580-edith religion as [Monsieur Sidonia]_625-sidonia can be to [his]_625-sidonia race . "_{[746-lady wallinger]} A ray of light flashed on the brain of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} said these words . The agitated interview , which never could be explained away , already appeared in quite a different point of view . [He]_4765-he became pensive , remained silent , was relieved when [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , whose return [he]_4765-he had hitherto deprecated , reappeared . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} learnt in the course of the day , that [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} were about to make , and immediately , a visit to [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} ; [their]_{762-the wallingers} first visit ; indeed this was the first year that [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank had taken up [[his]_377-millbank abode]_{4766-his abode} [there]_878-there . [He]_4765-he did not much like the change of life [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} told [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , but [Edith]_580-edith was delighted with [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , which [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} understood was [a very distinguished place , with very fine gardens of which [[his]_{744-sir joseph} niece]_{4263-his niece} was particularly fond]_{4768-a very distinguished place , with very fine gardens of which his niece was particularly fond} . When [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} returned to [[his]_4765-he rooms]_{4770-his rooms} , [those rooms which [he]_4765-he was soon about to quit for ever , in arranging some papers preparatory to [his]_4765-he removal]_{4771-those rooms which he was soon about to quit for ever , in arranging some papers preparatory to his removal} , [his]_4765-he eye lighted on a too long unanswered letter of [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had often projected a visit to [Oxford]_238-oxford , which [he]_4765-he much desired to make , but hitherto it had been impossible for [him]_4765-he to effect it except in the absence of [Millbank]_377-millbank ; and [he]_4765-he had frequently postponed it , that [he]_4765-he might combine [his]_4765-he first visit to [that famous seat of learning]_{4772-that famous seat of learning} with one to [[his]_4765-he old schoolfellow]_{4773-his old schoolfellow} and [friend]_2844-friend . Now that was practical . And immediately [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} wrote to [apprize Millbank]_377-millbank that [he]_4765-he had taken [his]_4765-he degree , was free , and prepared to pay to [him]_377-millbank immediately the long projected visit . Three years and more had elapsed since [they]_4775-they had quitted [Eton]_9-eton . How much had happened in the interval ! What new ideas , new feelings , vast and novel knowledge ! Though [they]_4775-they had not met , [they]_4775-they were nevertheless familiar with the progress and movement of [each other]_{1752-each other} 's minds . [Their]_4775-they suggestive correspondence was too valuable to both of [them]_4775-they to have been otherwise than cherished . And now [they]_4775-they were to meet , on the eve of entering [that world]_{4100-that world} for which [they]_4775-they had made so sedulous a preparation . There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit ; and there are few things more rare . How very seldom do [you]_4778-you encounter in [the world]_{971-the world} [a man of great abilities , acquirements , experience]_{4780-a man of great abilities , acquirements , experience} , who will unmask [his]_{4780-a man of great abilities , acquirements , experience} mind ; unbutton [his]_{4780-a man of great abilities , acquirements , experience} brains ; and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase , all the results of [his]_{4780-a man of great abilities , acquirements , experience} studies and observation ; [his]_{4780-a man of great abilities , acquirements , experience} knowledge of [men]_5722-men , books and nature . On the contrary , if [a man]_{1198-a man} has by any chance what [he]_{1198-a man} conceives an original idea , [he]_{1198-a man} hoards it as if it were old gold ; and rather avoids the subject with which [he]_{1198-a man} is most conversant , from fear that [you]_4778-you may appropriate [his]_{1198-a man} best thoughts . One of the principal causes of [our]_4783-our renowned dullness in conversation is [our]_4783-our extreme intellectual jealousy . It must be admitted that in this respect [authors]_2163-authors , but especially [poets]_3335-poets , bear the palm . [They]_2163-authors never think [they]_2163-authors are sufficiently appreciated , and live in tremour lest [a brother]_{3202-a brother} should distinguish [himself]_{3202-a brother} . [Artists]_1384-artists have the repute of being nearly as bad . And as for [a small rising politician]_{4788-a small rising politician} , a clever speech by [a supposed rival]_{4789-a supposed rival} or [suspected candidate for office]_{4790-suspected candidate for office} , destroys [his]_{4788-a small rising politician} appetite and disturbs [his]_{4788-a small rising politician} slumbers . One of the chief delights and benefits of travel is that one is perpetually meeting [men of great abilities , of original mind , and rare acquirements , who will converse without reserve]_{4791-men of great abilities , of original mind , and rare acquirements , who will converse without reserve} . In these discourses , the intellect makes daring leaps and marvellous advances . The tone that colours [our]_4783-our after life is often caught in these chance colloquies , and the bent given that shapes a career . And yet perhaps there is no occasion when the heart is more open , the brain more quick , the memory more rich and happy , or the tongue more prompt and eloquent , than when [two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} , meet at the close of [their]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} college careers , after a long separation , hesitating as it were on the verge of active life , and compare together [their]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} conclusions of the interval ; impart to each other all [their]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} thoughts and secret plans and projects ; high fancies and noble aspirations ; glorious visions of personal fame and national regeneration . Ah ! why should such enthusiasm ever die ! Life is too short to be little . [Man]_482-man is never so manly as when [he]_482-man feels deeply , acts boldly , and expresses [himself]_482-man with frankness and with fervour . Most assuredly there never was a Congress of Friendship wherein more was said and felt than in this meeting so long projected , and yet perhaps on the whole so happily procrastinated between [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Millbank]_377-millbank . In a moment , [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} seemed as if [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} had never parted . [Their]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} faithful correspondence indeed had maintained the chain of sentiment unbroken . But details are only for conversation . [Each]_7397-each poured forth [his]_7397-each mind without stint . Not [an author that had influenced [their]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} taste or judgment]_{4794-an author that had influenced their taste or judgment} , but was canvassed and criticised ; not a theory [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} had framed or a principle [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} had adopted that was not confessed . Often with boyish glee still lingering with [their]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} earnest purpose , [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} shouted as [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} discovered that [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} had formed the same opinion or adopted the same conclusion . [They]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} talked all day and late into the night . [They]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} condensed into a week the poignant conclusions of three years of almost unbroken study . And one night as [they]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} sat together in [[Millbank]_377-millbank 's rooms at [Oriel]_595-oriel]_{4795-millbank 's rooms at oriel} , [their]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} conversation having for some time taken a political colour , [Millbank]_377-millbank said : " Now tell [me]_377-millbank , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , exactly what [you]_{329-coningsby} conceive to be the state of parties in [this country]_{5794-this country} ; for it seems to [me]_377-millbank that if [we]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} penetrate the surface , the classification must be more simple than [their]_4796-they many names would intimate . "_{[377-millbank]} " The principle of the Exclusive Constitution of [England]_10-england having been conceded by the acts of 1827 - 8 - 32 , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " a party has arisen in [the State]_{1474-the state} , who demand that the principle of political liberalism shall consequently be carried to its extent ; which it appears to [them]_4796-they is impossible without getting rid of the fragments of the old Constitution that remain . This is the Destructive party ; [a party with distinct and intelligible principles . [They]_4796-they seek a specific for the evils of [[our]_{4792-two school - day friends , knit by every sympathy of intelligence and affection} social system in the general suffrage of [the population]_{8661-the population}]_{8660-our social system in the general suffrage of the population}]_{8659-a party with distinct and intelligible principles . they seek a specific for the evils of our social system in the general suffrage of the population} . "_{[329-coningsby]} [They]_4796-they are resisted by [another party , who having given up Exclusion]_{4797-another party , who having given up exclusion} , would only embrace as much Liberalism as is necessary for the moment ; who without any embarrassing promulgation of principles wish to keep things as [they]_4796-they find [them]_4796-they as long as [they]_4796-they can ; and then will manage [them]_4796-they as [they]_4796-they find [them]_4796-they as well as [they]_4796-they can ; but as [a party]_{6649-a party} must have the semblance of principles , [they]_{6649-a party} take the names of the things that [they]_{6649-a party} have destroyed . Thus [they]_4796-they are devoted to the prerogatives of [the Crown]_{6654-the crown} , although in truth the Crown has been stripped of every one of its prerogatives ; [they]_4796-they affect a great veneration for the Constitution in Church and State , though [every one]_{1328-every one} knows that the Constitution in Church and State no longer exists ; [they]_4796-they are ready to stand or fall with the " independence of [the Upper House of Parliament]_{8662-the upper house of parliament} , "_[4796-they] though , in practice , [they]_4796-they are perfectly aware , that , with [their]_4796-they sanction , [the " Upper House]_{8663-the " upper house} "_[4796-they] has abdicated [its]_4801-its initiatory functions , and now serves only as [a Court of Review of the legislation of the House of Commons]_{4802-a court of review of the legislation of the house of commons} . Whenever public opinion which this party never attempts to form , to educate , or to lead , falls into some violent perplexity , passion , or caprice , [this party]_{2598-this party} yields without a struggle to the impulse , and when the storm has past , attempts to obstruct and obviate the logical , and ultimately the inevitable , results of the very measures [they]_4796-they have [themselves]_4796-they originated , or to which [they]_4796-they have consented . This is the Conservative party . " [I]_1199-one care not whether [men]_5722-men are called [Whigs]_8665-whigs or [Tories]_3559-tories , [Radicals]_{8667-radicals} or [Chartists]_{8668-chartists} , or by what nickname [a bustling and thoughtless race]_{8669-a bustling and thoughtless race} may designate [themselves]_5722-men ; but these two divisions comprehend at present [the English nation]_{8670-the english nation} . "_[1199-one] With regard to the first school , [I]_0-i for [one]_1199-one have no faith in the remedial qualities of a government carried on by [a neglected democracy , who , for three centuries , have received no education]_{4805-a neglected democracy , who , for three centuries , have received no education} . What prospect does it offer [us]_4806-we of those high principles of conduct with which [we]_4806-we have fed [our]_4806-we imaginations and strengthened [our]_4806-we will ? [I]_0-i perceive none of the elements of government that should secure the happiness of [a people]_{3539-a people} and the greatness of [a realm]_{4808-a realm} . But in [my]_0-i opinion if Democracy be combated only by Conservativism , Democracy must triumph , and at no distant date . This then is [our]_4806-we position . [The man who enters public life at this epoch]_{4809-the man who enters public life at this epoch} has to choose between Political Infidelity and a Destructive Creed . " "_[0-i] This then , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank , "_[0-i] is the dilemma to which [we]_4806-we are brought by nearly two centuries of Parliamentary Monarchy and [Parliamentary Church]_{260-parliamentary church} ? " "_[0-i] ' Tis true , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [We]_4806-we can not conceal it from [ourselves]_4806-we , that the first has made Government detested , and the second , Religion disbelieved . " "_[0-i] [Many men in [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{4810-many men in this country} , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank , "_[0-i] and especially in [the class to which [I]_0-i belong]_{4812-the class to which i belong} , are reconciled to the contemplation of democracy , because [they]_{4810-many men in this country} have accustomed [themselves]_{4810-many men in this country} to believe that it is the only power by which [we]_4806-we can sweep away those sectional privileges and interests that impede the intelligence and industry of [the community]_{1518-the community} . " "_{[4810-many men in this country]} And yet , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[4810-many men in this country]} the only way to terminate what in the language of the present day is called Class Legislation is not to intrust power to [classes]_4814-classes . [You]_4815-you would find [a loco - foco majority]_{4816-a loco - foco majority} as much addicted to Class Legislation as [a factitious aristocracy]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy} . The only power , that has no class sympathy is [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} . " "_{[5720-the sovereign]} But suppose the case of [an arbitrary Sovereign]_{4819-an arbitrary sovereign} , what would be [your]_4820-your check against [him]_{4819-an arbitrary sovereign} ? " "_[4820-your] The same as against an arbitrary Parliament . " "_[4820-your] But [a Parliament]_{4821-a parliament} is responsible . " "_{[4821-a parliament]} To whom ? " "_{[4821-a parliament]} To [[their]_{4821-a parliament} constituent body]_{4822-their constituent body} . " "_{[4821-a parliament]} Suppose it was to vote [itself]_{4821-a parliament} perpetual ? " "_{[4821-a parliament]} But public opinion would prevent that . " "_{[4821-a parliament]} And is public opinion of less influence on [an individual]_{6718-an individual} than on a body ? " "_{[4821-a parliament]} But public opinion may be indifferent : [a nation]_{6163-a nation} may be misled , may be corrupt . " "_{[4821-a parliament]} If [the nation that elects [the Parliament]_{71-the parliament}]_{4825-the nation that elects the parliament} be corrupt , [the elected body]_{4826-the elected body} will resemble [it]_{4825-the nation that elects the parliament} . [The nation that is corrupt]_{4827-the nation that is corrupt} , deserves to fall . But this only shows that there is something to be considered beyond forms of government — national character . And herein mainly should [we]_4828-our repose [our]_4828-our hopes . If [a nation]_{6163-a nation} be led to aim at the good and the great , depend upon [it]_{6163-a nation} , whatever be its form , [the government]_{930-the government} will respond to [its]_{930-the government} convictions and [its]_{930-the government} sentiments . " "_[4820-your] Do [you]_4820-your then declare against Parliamentary government ? " "_[4820-your] Far from it : [I]_0-i look upon political change as the greatest of evils , for it comprehends all . But if [we]_4828-our have no faith in the permanence of the existing settlement , if [the very individuals who established it year after year]_{4831-the very individuals who established it year after year} are proposing [their]_{4831-the very individuals who established it year after year} modifications or [their]_{4831-the very individuals who established it year after year} reconstructions , so also , while [we]_4828-our uphold what exists , ought [we]_4828-our to prepare [ourselves]_4828-our for the change [we]_4828-our deem impending ? " Now [I]_0-i would not that either [ourselves]_4828-our , or [[our]_4828-our fellow citizens]_{8671-our fellow citizens} , should be taken unawares as in 1832 , when [the very men who opposed the Reform Bill]_{8672-the very men who opposed the reform bill} offered contrary objections to it which destroyed [each other]_{1752-each other} , so ignorant were [they]_{8672-the very men who opposed the reform bill} of its real character , its historical causes , its political consequences . [We]_4828-our should now so act , that when the occasion arrives , [we]_4828-our should clearly comprehend what [we]_4828-our want , and have formed an opinion as to the best means by which that want can be supplied . "_[0-i] For this purpose , [I]_0-i would accustom [the public mind]_{6639-the public mind} to the contemplation of an existing though torpid power in the constitution ; capable of removing [our]_4828-our social grievances were [we]_4828-our to transfer to it those prerogatives which [the Parliament]_{6300-the parliament} has gradually usurped , and used in a manner which has produced the present material and moral disorganisation . [The House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} is [the house of [a few]_{2000-a few}]_{4835-the house of a few} ; [the Sovereign]_{5720-the sovereign} is [the Sovereign of all]_{4838-the sovereign of all} . [The proper leader of [the people]_{1127-the people}]_{4839-the proper leader of the people} is [the individual who sits upon the throne]_{4841-the individual who sits upon the throne} . " "_[0-i] Then [you]_0-i abjure the Representative principle ? " "_[0-i] Why so ? Representation is not necessary , or even in a principal sense , Parliamentary . Parliament is not sitting at this moment , and yet [the nation]_{1510-the nation} is represented in [its]_{1510-the nation} highest as well as in its most minute interests . Not a grievance escapes notice and redress . [I]_0-i see in the newspaper this morning that [a pedagogue]_{4843-a pedagogue} has brutally chastised [[his]_{4843-a pedagogue} pupil]_{1034-his pupil} . It is a fact known over all [England]_10-england . [We]_4828-our must not forget that a principle of government is reserved for [our]_4828-our days , that [we]_4828-our shall not find in [our]_4828-our Aristotles , or even in [the forests of]_{4845-the forests of} [Tacitus]_774-tacitus , nor in [[our]_4828-our Saxon Wittenagemotes]_{261-our saxon wittenagemotes} , nor in [[our]_4828-our Plantagenet Parliaments]_{4846-our plantagenet parliaments} . Opinion now is supreme , and opinion speaks in print . The representation of the Press is far more complete than the representation of Parliament . Parliamentary representation was the happy device of a ruder age , to which it was admirably adapted ; an age of semi - civilisation , when there was [a leading class in the community]_{4847-a leading class in the community} ; but it exhibits many symptoms of desuetude . It is controlled by a system of representation more vigorous and comprehensive ; which absorbs its duties and fulfils them more efficiently ; and in which discussion is pursued on fairer terms , and often with more depth and information . " "_[0-i] And to what power would [you]_0-i intrust the function of Taxation ? " "_[0-i] To [some power that would employ it more discreetly than in creating [our]_4828-our present amount of debt , and in establishing [our]_4828-our present system of imposts]_{4848-some power that would employ it more discreetly than in creating our present amount of debt , and in establishing our present system of imposts} . " In a word , true wisdom lies in the policy that would effect its ends by the influence of opinion , and yet by the means of existing forms . Nevertheless if [we]_4828-our are forced to revolutions , let [us]_4828-our propose to [our]_4828-our consideration the idea of a free monarchy , established on fundamental laws , itself the apex of a vast pile of municipal and local government , ruling [an educated people , represented by a free and intellectual press]_{8674-an educated people , represented by a free and intellectual press} , Before such a royal authority , supported by such a national opinion , the sectional anomalies of [[our]_4828-our country]_{8675-our country} would disappear . Under such a system , where qualification would not be parliamentary , but personal , even [statesmen]_{6293-statesmen} would be educated ; [we]_4828-our should have no more [diplomatists who could not speak French]_{8677-diplomatists who could not speak french} ; [no more bishops ignorant of theology]_{8678-no more bishops ignorant of theology} ; [no more generals - in - chief who never saw a field]_{8679-no more generals - in - chief who never saw a field} . "_[0-i] Now there is a polity adapted to [our]_4828-our laws , [our]_4828-our institutions , [our]_4828-our feelings , [our]_4828-our manners , [our]_4828-our traditions ; a polity capable of great ends , and appealing to high sentiments ; a polity which in [my]_0-i opinion would render government an object of national affection ; which would terminate sectional anomalies , assuage religious heats , and extinguish Chartism . " "_[4849-you] [You]_4849-you said to [me]_0-i yesterday , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank , after a pause , "_[4849-you] quoting the words of another which [you]_4849-you adopted , that [Man]_1251-man was made to adore and to obey . Now [you]_4849-you have shown to [me]_0-i the means by which [you]_4849-you deem it possible that government might become no longer odious to the subject ; [you]_4849-you have shown how [man]_1251-man may be induced to obey . But there are duties and interests for [man]_1251-man beyond political obedience , and social comfort , and national greatness ; higher interests and greater duties . How would [you]_4849-you deal with [their]_4853-their spiritual necessities ? [You]_4849-you think [you]_4849-you can combat political infidelity in [a nation]_{6163-a nation} by the principle of enlightened loyalty , how would [you]_4849-you encounter religious infidelity in [a state]_{4855-a state} ? By what means is the principle of profound reverence to be revived ? How , in short , is [man]_1251-man to be led to adore ? " "_[1251-man] Ah ! that is a subject which [I]_0-i have not forgotten , " replied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i know from [your]_4849-you letters , how deeply it has engaged [your]_4849-you thoughts . [I]_0-i confess to [you]_4849-you that it has often filled [mine]_0-i with perplexity and depression . When [we]_4857-we were at [Eton]_9-eton , and both of [us]_4857-we impregnated with the contrary prejudices in which [we]_4857-we had been brought up , there was still between [us]_4857-we one common ground of sympathy and trust ; [we]_4857-we reposed with confidence and affection in the bosom of [[our]_4857-we Church]_{4858-our church} . Time and Thought , with both of [us]_4857-we , have only matured the spontaneous veneration of [[our]_4857-we boyhood]_{4859-our boyhood} . But Time and Thought have also shown [me]_0-i , that [the Church]_{33-the church} of [our]_4857-we heart is not in a position , as regards [the community]_{1518-the community} , consonant with its original and essential character , or with the welfare of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} . " "_{[6919-a church]} The character of [a Church]_{6919-a church} is universality , " replied [Millbank]_377-millbank . "_{[6919-a church]} Once [the Church]_{33-the church} in [this country]_{5794-this country} was universal , in principle and practice ; when wedded to [the State]_{1474-the state} , it continued at least universal in principle , if not in practice . What is it now ? All ties between [the State]_{1474-the state} and [the Church]_{1228-the church} are abolished except those , which tend to its danger and degradation . " What can be more anomalous than the present connection between [State and Church]_{8680-state and church} ? Every condition on which it was originally consented to has been cancelled . That original alliance was in [my]_{1228-the church} view an equal calamity for [the Nation]_{1510-the nation} and [the Church]_{33-the church} ; but at least it was an intelligible compact . Parliament , then consisting only of [members of [the established Church]_{8683-the established church}]_{8682-members of the established church} was on ecclesiastical matters , a lay synod , and might in some points of view be esteemed a necessary portion of [Church government]_{8684-church government} . But [you]_8685-you have effaced this exclusive character of parliament ; [you]_8685-you have determined that a communion with [the established Church]_{8683-the established church} shall no longer be part of the qualification for sitting in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} . There is no reason , as far as the constitution avails , why [every member of the House of Commons]_{8688-every member of the house of commons} should not be [a dissenter]_{8689-a dissenter} . But the whole power of [the country]_{5717-the country} is concentred in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} . [The House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} , even [the Monarch]_{5898-the monarch} [himself]_{5898-the monarch} , has openly announced and confessed , within these ten years that the will of [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} is supreme . A single vote of [the House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons} in 1832 made [the Duke of Wellington]_{321-the duke of wellington} declare in [the House of Lords]_{913-the house of lords} that [he]_{321-the duke of wellington} was obliged to abandon [[his]_{321-the duke of wellington} sovereign]_{1459-his sovereign} in ' the most difficult and distressing circumstances . ' [The House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} is absolute . [It]_{993-the house of commons} is [the state]_{1474-the state} . ' L'Etat , c'est moi . ' [The House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} virtually appoints [the bishops]_{6077-the bishops} . [A sectarian assembly]_{8701-a sectarian assembly} appoints [the bishops of [the established Church]_{8683-the established church}]_{8702-the bishops of the established church} . [They]_{8701-a sectarian assembly} may appoint [twenty Hoadleys]_{8704-twenty hoadleys} . [James II]_{368-james ii} . was expelled the throne because [he]_{368-james ii} appointed [a Roman Catholic]_{2356-a roman catholic} to [an Anglican see]_{8706-an anglican see} . [A parliament]_{4821-a parliament} might do this to - morrow with impunity . And this is the Constitution in [Church and State]_{8708-church and state} which Conservative dinners toast ! The only consequences of the present union of Church and [State]_6249-state are , that , on the side of [the State]_{1474-the state} there is perpetual interference in ecclesiastical government , and on the side of [the Church]_{33-the church} a sedulous avoidance of all those principles on which alone Church government can be established , and by the influence of which alone can [the Church of [England]_10-england]_{131-the church of england} again become universal . "_{[1228-the church]} " But it is urged that [the State]_{1474-the state} protects [its]_{1474-the state} revenues ? "_{[1228-the church]} " No ecclesiastical revenues should be safe , that require protection . Modern history is a history of Church spoliation . And by whom ? Not by [the people]_{1127-the people} ; not by the democracy . No , it is [the Emperor]_{8713-the emperor} , [the King]_{5706-the king} , [the feudal Baron]_{8715-the feudal baron} , [the court Minion]_{8716-the court minion} . [The estate of [the Church]_{1228-the church}]_{8717-the estate of the church} is [the estate of [the People]_{1127-the people}]_{8719-the estate of the people} , as long as [the Church]_{1228-the church} is governed on [its]_{1228-the church} real principles . [The Church]_{1228-the church} is the medium by which [the despised and degraded classes]_{8723-the despised and degraded classes} assert the native equality of [man]_1251-man , and vindicate the rights and power of [Intellect]_{775-intellect} . It made in the darkest hour of Norman rule , [the son of [a Saxon pedlar Primate of [England]_10-england]_{8726-a saxon pedlar primate of england}]_{8725-the son of a saxon pedlar primate of england} ; and placed [Nicholas Breakspear]_{776-nicholas breakspear} , [a Hertfordshire peasant]_{8727-a hertfordshire peasant} , on the throne of [the Cæsars]_{1175-the cæsars} . It would do as great things now , if it were divorced from the degrading and tyrannical connection that enchains it . [You]_8729-you would have [other sons of [peasants Bishops of [England]_10-england]_{8731-peasants bishops of england} instead of [men appointed to that sacred office]_{8732-men appointed to that sacred office} solely because [they]_{8732-men appointed to that sacred office} were [the needy scions of [a factitious aristocracy]_{6282-a factitious aristocracy}]_{8733-the needy scions of a factitious aristocracy}]_{8730-other sons of peasants bishops of england instead of men appointed to that sacred office solely because they were the needy scions of a factitious aristocracy} ; [men of gross ignorance , profligate habits , and grinding extortion]_{8735-men of gross ignorance , profligate habits , and grinding extortion} ; who have disgraced the episcopal throne , and profaned the altar . "_{[1228-the church]} " But surely [you]_8729-you can not justly extend such a description to the present bench . "_{[1228-the church]} " Surely not : [I]_{1228-the church} speak of the past ; of the past that has produced so much present evil . [We]_8736-we live in decent times ; frigid , latitudinarian , alarmed , decorous . [A priest]_{8737-a priest} is scarcely deemed in [our]_8736-we days [a fit successor of [the authors of the gospels]_{8739-the authors of the gospels}]_{8738-a fit successor of the authors of the gospels} , if [he]_{8737-a priest} be not [the editor of a Greek play]_{8740-the editor of a greek play} ; and [he]_{8737-a priest} who follows [St. Paul]_{777-st. paul} must now at least have been private tutor of [some young nobleman , who has taken a good degree]_{8741-some young nobleman , who has taken a good degree} ! And then [you]_{329-coningsby} are all astonished that the Church is not universal ! Why ! nothing but the indestructibleness of its principles , however feebly pursued , could have maintained even the disorganised body that still survives . "_{[1228-the church]} And yet , [[my]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , with all [its]_4868-its past errors and all its present deficiencies , it is by the Church , [I]_0-i would have said until [I]_0-i listened to [you]_{329-coningsby} to - night , by the Church alone , that [I]_0-i see any chance of regenerating the national character . The parochial system , though shaken by the fatal Poor Law , is still the most ancient , the most comprehensive , and [the most popular institution of [the country]_{5717-the country}]_{4869-the most popular institution of the country} ; [the younger priests]_{4871-the younger priests} are , in general , men whose souls are awake to the high mission which [they]_{4871-the younger priests} have to fulfil , and which [[their]_{4871-the younger priests} predecessors]_{4872-their predecessors} so neglected ; there is [I]_0-i think a rising feeling in [the community]_{1518-the community} , that parliamentary interference in matters ecclesiastical has not tended either to the spiritual or the material elevation of [the humbler orders]_{4874-the humbler orders} . Divorce [the Church]_{33-the church} from [the State]_{1474-the state} , and [the spiritual power that struggled against the brute force of the dark ages]_{4876-the spiritual power that struggled against the brute force of the dark ages} , against [tyrannical monarchs]_{4877-tyrannical monarchs} and [barbarous barons]_{4878-barbarous barons} , will struggle again in opposition to influences of a different form , but of a similar tendency ; equally selfish , equally insensible , equally barbarising . [The priests of God]_{4879-the priests of god} are [the tribunes of [the people]_{1127-the people}]_{4880-the tribunes of the people} . Oh ! ignorant ! that with such a mission , [they]_{4879-the priests of god} should ever have cringed in [the anti - chambers of [ministers]_{928-ministers}]_{4882-the anti - chambers of ministers} , or bowed before [parliamentary committees]_{4884-parliamentary committees} ! " "_{[4880-the tribunes of the people]} The Utilitarian system is dead , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[4880-the tribunes of the people]} It has past through the heaven of philosophy like a hail storm ; cold , noisy , sharp and peppering ; and it has melted away . And yet can [we]_4885-we wonder that it found some success , when [we]_4885-we consider the political ignorance and social torpor which it assailed ? [Anointed Kings]_{4886-anointed kings} turned into [chief magistrates]_{4887-chief magistrates} , and therefore much overpaid ; [Estates of [the Realm]_{1534-the realm}]_{4888-estates of the realm} changed into parliaments of virtual representation , and therefore requiring real reform ; [Holy Church]_{264-holy church} transformed into [national establishment]_{4890-national establishment} , and therefore grumbled at by [all the nation for whom it was not supported]_{4891-all the nation for whom it was not supported} . What an inevitable harvest of Sedition , Radicalism , Infidelity ! [I]_0-i really think there is no society , however great [its]_4892-its resources , that could long resist the united influences of [Chief Magistrate , Virtual Representation]_{4893-chief magistrate , virtual representation} , and [Church Establishment]_{4894-church establishment} ! " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have immense faith in [the New Generation]_{1793-the new generation} , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank eagerly . "_[0-i] It is a holy thing to see [a State]_{4855-a state} saved by [[its]_{4855-a state} youth]_{4897-its youth} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and then [he]_0-i added in a tone of humility , if not of depression : "_{[4897-its youth]} But what a task ! What a variety of qualities , what a combination of circumstances are requisite ! What bright abilities and what noble patience ! What confidence from [the People]_{1127-the people} , what favour from the Most High ! " "_[4899-he] But [he]_4899-he will favour [us]_4900-our , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank . "_[4899-he] And [I]_0-i say to [you]_4901-you as [Nathan]_778-nathan said unto [David]_690-david , ' [Thou]_4902-thou art [the man]_{2198-the man} ! ' [You]_4901-you were [[our]_4900-our leader at [Eton]_9-eton]_{4904-our leader at eton} ; [the friends of [your]_4901-you heart and [boyhood]_4906-boyhood]_{4905-the friends of your heart and boyhood} still cling and cluster around [you]_4901-you , [they]_{4905-the friends of your heart and boyhood} are [all men whose position forces [them]_{4905-the friends of your heart and boyhood} into public life]_{4907-all men whose position forces them into public life} . It is [a nucleus of honour , faith and power]_{4908-a nucleus of honour , faith and power} . [You]_4901-you have only to dare . And will [you]_4901-you not dare ? It is [our]_4900-our privilege to live in an age when the career of the highest ambition is identified with the performance of the greatest good . Of the present epoch it may be truly said , ' Who dares to be good , dares to be great . ' " "_{[377-millbank]} [Heaven]_4909-heaven is above all , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[377-millbank]} The curtain of [our]_4900-our fate is still undrawn . [We]_4900-our are happy in [[our]_4900-our friends]_{6020-our friends} , [dear Millbank]_377-millbank , and whatever lights , [we]_4900-our will stand together . For [myself]_0-i , [I]_0-i prefer fame to life ; and yet , the consciousness of heroic deeds to the most widespread celebrity . " The beautiful light of summer had never shone on a scene and surrounding landscape which recalled happier images of English nature , and sweeter recollections of English manners , than that to which [we]_4900-our would now introduce [[our]_4900-our readers]_{7123-our readers} . One of [those true old English Halls now unhappily so rare , built in the time of [the Tudors]_{8744-the tudors}]_{8743-those true old english halls now unhappily so rare , built in the time of the tudors} , and in [its]_{8743-those true old english halls now unhappily so rare , built in the time of the tudors} elaborate timber framing and decorative woodwork , indicating perhaps the scarcity of brick and stone at the period of [its]_{8743-those true old english halls now unhappily so rare , built in the time of the tudors} structure as much as the grotesque genius of [its]_{8743-those true old english halls now unhappily so rare , built in the time of the tudors} fabricator , rose on [a terrace surrounded by [ancient and very formal gardens]_{8746-ancient and very formal gardens}]_{8745-a terrace surrounded by ancient and very formal gardens} . [The hall]_{846-the hall} [itself]_{846-the hall} during many generations had been vigilantly and tastefully preserved by [[its]_{846-the hall} proprietors]_{8748-its proprietors} . There was not a point which was not as fresh as if [it]_{846-the hall} had been renovated but yesterday . [It]_{846-the hall} stood a huge and strange blending of Grecian , Gothic , and Italian architecture , with a wild dash of the Fantastic in addition . [The lantern watch - towers of [a baronial castle]_{8750-a baronial castle}]_{8749-the lantern watch - towers of a baronial castle} were placed in juxta position with Doric columns employed for chimneys , while under oriel windows might be observed Italian doorways with Grecian pediments . Beyond [the extensive gardens]_{8751-the extensive gardens} , [an avenue of Spanish chestnuts]_{8752-an avenue of spanish chestnuts} at each point of the compass approached [the mansion]_{2474-the mansion} , or led into [a small park which was table land , [its]_{8754-a small park which was table land , its limits} limits]_{8754-a small park which was table land , its limits} opening on all sides to [beautiful and extensive valleys]_{8755-beautiful and extensive valleys} , sparkling with cultivation , except at one point , where [the river Darl]_{8756-the river darl} formed the boundary of [the domain]_{8757-the domain} , and then spread in many a winding through [the rich country beyond]_{8758-the rich country beyond} . Such was [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , [the new home that [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank]_{8759-the new home that oswald millbank} [was about to visit for the first time]_{8760-was about to visit for the first time} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [himself]_{329-coningsby} had travelled together as far as [Darlford]_157-darlford , where [[their]_8761-they roads]_{8762-their roads} diverged , and [they]_8761-they had separated with an engagement on the part of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to visit [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} on the morrow . As [they]_8761-they had travelled along , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had frequently led the conversation to domestic topics : gradually [he]_377-millbank had talked , and talked much , of [Edith]_580-edith . Without an obtrusive curiosity , [he]_377-millbank extracted unconsciously to [[his]_377-millbank companion]_{1182-his companion} traits of [her]_580-edith character and early days , which filled [him]_377-millbank with a wild and secret interest . The thought that in a few hours , [he]_377-millbank was to meet [her]_580-edith again , infused into [his]_377-millbank being a degree of transport , which the very necessity of repressing before [[his]_377-millbank companion]_{1182-his companion} , rendered more magical and thrilling . How often it happens in life , that [we]_8765-we have with a grave face to discourse of the most ordinary topics , while , all the time [our]_8765-we heart and memory are engrossed with some enchanting secret ! [The Castle of [[his]_377-millbank grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather}]_{6996-the castle of his grandfather} presented a far different scene on the arrival of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to that which [it]_{6996-the castle of his grandfather} had offered on [his]_377-millbank first visit . [The Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} had given [him]_377-millbank a formal permission to repair to [it]_{6996-the castle of his grandfather} at [his]_377-millbank pleasure , and had instructed [the steward]_{7952-the steward} accordingly . But [he]_377-millbank came without notice , at a season of the year when the absence of all sports made [his]_377-millbank arrival unexpected . [The scattered and sauntering household]_{8770-the scattered and sauntering household} roused [themselves]_{8770-the scattered and sauntering household} into action , and contemplated the conviction that it might be necessary to do some service for [their]_{8770-the scattered and sauntering household} wages . There was a stir in [that vast , sleepy castle]_{8771-that vast , sleepy castle} . At last [the steward]_{7952-the steward} was found , and came forward to welcome [[their]_{8770-the scattered and sauntering household} young master]_{8773-their young master} , whose simple wants were limited to [the rooms [he]_377-millbank had formerly occupied]_{8774-the rooms he had formerly occupied} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} reached [the castle]_{7359-the castle} a little before sunset , almost the same hour that [he]_377-millbank had arrived [there]_878-there more than three years ago . How much had happened in the interval ! [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had already lived long enough to find interest in pondering over the past . That past too must inevitably exercise a great influence over [his]_377-millbank present . [He]_377-millbank recalled [his]_377-millbank morning drive with [[his]_377-millbank grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} to [the brink of [that river]_{8779-that river}]_{8778-the brink of that river} , which was the boundary between [[his]_377-millbank own domain]_{8780-his own domain} and [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} . Who dwelt at [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} now ? Restless , excited , not insensible to the difficulties , perhaps the dangers , of [his]_377-millbank position , yet full of an entrancing emotion in which all thoughts and feelings seemed to merge , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} went forth into [the fair gardens]_{8781-the fair gardens} to muse over [his]_377-millbank love amid objects as beautiful . A rosy light hung over the rare shrubs and tall fantastic trees ; while a rich yet darker tint suffused [the distant woods]_{8782-the distant woods} . This euthanasia of the day exercises a strange influence on the hearts of [those who love]_{8783-those who love} . Who has not felt it ? Magical emotions that touch the immortal part ! But as for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , the mitigating hour that softens the heart made [his]_377-millbank spirit brave . Amid the ennobling sympathies of nature , the pursuits and purposes of worldly prudence and conventional advantage subsided into their essential nothingness . [He]_377-millbank willed to blend [his]_377-millbank life and fate with a being beautiful as that nature that subdued [him]_377-millbank , and [he]_377-millbank felt in [his]_377-millbank own breast the intrinsic energies that in spite of all obstacles should mould such an imagination into reality . [He]_377-millbank descended [the slopes]_{8784-the slopes} , now growing dimmer in the fleeting light , into [the park]_{7384-the park} . The stillness was almost supernatural ; the jocund sounds of day had died , and the voices of the night had not commenced . [His]_377-millbank heart too was still . A sacred calm had succeeded to that distraction of emotion which had agitated [him]_377-millbank the whole day , while [he]_377-millbank had mused over [his]_377-millbank love and the infinite and insurmountable barriers that seemed to oppose [his]_377-millbank will . Now [he]_377-millbank felt one of those strong groundless convictions that are the inspiration of passion , that all would yield to [him]_377-millbank as to one holding an enchanted wand . Onward [he]_377-millbank strolled ; it seemed without purpose , yet always proceeding . A pale and then gleaming tint stole over the masses of mighty timber ; and soon a glittering light flooded the lawns and glades . The moon was high in [her]_8786-her summer heaven , and still [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} strolled on . [He]_377-millbank crossed [the broad lawns]_{8787-the broad lawns} , [he]_377-millbank traversed [the bright glades]_{8788-the bright glades} : amid [the gleaming and shadowy woods]_{8789-the gleaming and shadowy woods} , [he]_377-millbank traced [his]_377-millbank prescient way . [He]_377-millbank came to the bank of [a rushing river]_{8790-a rushing river} , foaming in the moonlight , and wafting on its blue breast the shadow of a thousand stars . "_{[377-millbank]} O ! [River]_265-river ! " [he]_377-millbank said , "_{[377-millbank]} that rollest to [[my]_0-i mistress]_{4911-my mistress} , bear [her]_{4911-my mistress} , bear [her]_{4911-my mistress} , [my]_0-i heart ! " [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} and [Edith]_580-edith were together in [the morning room of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{8791-the morning room of hellingsley} , the morrow after the arrival of [Oswald]_377-millbank . [Edith]_580-edith was arranging flowers in a vase , while [[her]_580-edith aunt]_{4663-her aunt} was embroidering [a Spanish peasant in correct costume]_{8793-a spanish peasant in correct costume} . [The daughter of [Millbank]_580-edith]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} looked as bright and fragrant as the fair creations that surrounded [her]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} . Beautiful to watch [her]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} as [she]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} arranged [their]_8795-their forms and composed [their]_8795-their groups ; to mark [her]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} eye glance with gratification at some happy combination of colour , or to listen to [her]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} delight as they wafted to [her]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} in gratitude [their]_8795-their perfume . [Oswald]_377-millbank and [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} were surveying [the stables]_{7925-the stables} ; [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , who had been daily expected for the last week from [the factories]_{8797-the factories} , had not yet arrived . "_[4912-he] [I]_0-i must say [he]_4912-he gained [my]_0-i heart from the first , " said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . "_[4912-he] [I]_0-i wish [the gardener]_{4913-the gardener} would send [us]_4914-us more roses , " said [Edith]_580-edith . "_{[4913-the gardener]} [He]_4912-he is so very superior to [any young man [I]_0-i ever met]_{4915-any young man i ever met} , " continued [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . "_[4912-he] [I]_0-i think [we]_4914-us must have this vase entirely of roses ; do n't [you]_0-i think so , [aunt]_4916-aunt ? " inquired [[her]_{746-lady wallinger} niece]_{4420-her niece} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very fond of roses , " said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . "_[0-i] What beautiful bouquets [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} gave [us]_4914-us at [Paris]_27-paris , [Edith]_580-edith ! " "_[580-edith] Beautiful ! " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must say , [I]_0-i was very happy when [I]_0-i met [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} again at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} , " said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . "_[0-i] It gave [me]_0-i much greater pleasure than seeing [any of [the colleges]_{4918-the colleges}]_{4917-any of the colleges} . " "_[0-i] How delighted [Oswald]_377-millbank seems at having [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} for [a companion]_{2084-a companion} again , " said [Edith]_580-edith . "_{[377-millbank]} And very naturally , " said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . "_{[377-millbank]} [Oswald]_377-millbank ought to deem [himself]_377-millbank very fortunate in having such [a friend]_{1206-a friend} . [I]_0-i am sure the kindness of [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} when [we]_4921-we met [him]_{1206-a friend} at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} is what [I]_0-i never shall forget . But [he]_{1206-a friend} always was [my]_0-i favourite from the first [I]_0-i saw [him]_{1206-a friend} at [Paris]_27-paris . Do [you]_4922-you know , [Edith]_580-edith , [I]_0-i liked [him]_{1206-a friend} the best of all [[your]_580-edith admirers]_{4923-your admirers} ? " "_[580-edith] Oh ! no , [aunt]_4916-aunt , " said [Edith]_580-edith , smiling , "_[580-edith] not more than [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} ; [you]_4916-aunt forget [your]_4916-aunt great favourite [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} . " "_{[374-lord beaumanoir]} But [I]_0-i did not know [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at [Rome]_14-rome , " said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not agree that any body is equal to [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [I]_0-i can not tell [you]_4922-you how pleased [I]_0-i am that [he]_{1206-a friend} is [[our]_4925-our neighbour]_{4926-our neighbour} ! " As [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} gave a finishing stroke to the jacket of [her]_{746-lady wallinger} Andalusian , [Edith]_580-edith vividly blushing , yet speaking in a voice of affected calmness , said , "_{[1206-a friend]} Here is [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [aunt]_4916-aunt . " And truly at this moment [[our]_4925-our hero]_{1558-our hero} might be discerned approaching [the Hall]_{846-the hall} by [one of [the avenues]_{8802-the avenues}]_{8801-one of the avenues} ; and in a few minutes , there was a ringing at the Hall bell , and then after a short pause , [the servants]_{1432-the servants} announced [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and ushered [him]_{1206-a friend} into [the morning room]_{8804-the morning room} . [Edith]_580-edith was embarrassed ; the frankness and the gaiety of [her]_580-edith manner had deserted [her]_580-edith ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was rather earnest than self - possessed . [Each]_779-each felt at first , that the presence of [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} was a relief . The ordinary topics of conversation were in sufficient plenty ; reminiscences of [Paris]_27-paris , impressions of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , [his]_{170-hellingsley} visit to [Oxford]_238-oxford , [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} 's visit to [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} . In ten minutes , [their]_8805-their voices seemed to sound to [each other]_{1752-each other} as [they]_8805-their did in [the Rue de Rivoli]_{4359-the rue de rivoli} , and [their]_8805-their mutual perplexity had in a great degree subsided . [Oswald]_377-millbank and [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} now entered [the room]_{854-the room} , and the conversation became general . [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} was the subject on which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} dwelt ; [he]_{170-hellingsley} was charmed with all that [he]_{170-hellingsley} had seen ; wished to see more . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was quite prepared to accompany [him]_{170-hellingsley} ; but [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} who seemed to read [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's wishes in [his]_{170-hellingsley} eyes , proposed that the inspection should be general ; and in the course of half an hour , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was walking by the side of [Edith]_580-edith , and sympathising with all the natural charms to which [her]_580-edith quick taste and lively expression called [his]_{170-hellingsley} notice and appreciation . Few things more delightful than a country ramble with [a sweet companion]_{8809-a sweet companion} ! [Exploring woods]_{8810-exploring woods} , wandering over [green commons]_{8811-green commons} , loitering in [shady lanes]_{8812-shady lanes} , resting on [rural stiles]_{8813-rural stiles} ; the air full of perfume , the heart full of bliss ! It seemed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that [he]_{170-hellingsley} had never been happy before . A thrilling joy pervaded [his]_{170-hellingsley} being . [He]_{170-hellingsley} could have sung like a bird . [His]_{170-hellingsley} heart was as sunny as the summer scene . Past and Future were absorbed in the flowing hour ; not an allusion to [Paris]_27-paris , not a speculation on what might arrive ; but infinite expressions of agreement , sympathy ; a multitude of slight phrases , that however couched , had but one meaning ; congeniality . [He]_{170-hellingsley} felt each moment [her]_580-edith voice becoming more tender ; [his]_{170-hellingsley} heart gushing in soft expressions ; each moment [he]_{170-hellingsley} was more fascinated ; [her]_580-edith step was grace , [her]_580-edith glance was beauty ; now [she]_580-edith touched [him]_{170-hellingsley} by some phrase of sweet simplicity ; or carried [him]_{170-hellingsley} spell - bound by [her]_580-edith airy merriment . [Oswald]_377-millbank assumed that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} remained to dine with [them]_8814-them . There was not even the ceremony of invitation . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not but remember [his]_{170-hellingsley} dinner at [Millbank]_377-millbank , and [the timid hostess whom [he]_{170-hellingsley} then addressed so often in vain , as [he]_{170-hellingsley} gazed on [the bewitching and accomplished woman whom [he]_{170-hellingsley} now passionately loved]_{8816-the bewitching and accomplished woman whom he now passionately loved} . It was a most agreeable dinner . [Oswald]_377-millbank , happy in [[his]_377-millbank friend]_{2195-his friend} being [[his]_377-millbank guest under [his]_377-millbank own roof]_{8818-his guest under his own roof}]_{8815-the timid hostess whom he then addressed so often in vain , as he gazed on the bewitching and accomplished woman whom he now passionately loved . it was a most agreeable dinner . oswald , happy in his friend being his guest under his own roof} , indulged in unwonted gaiety . [The ladies]_{1281-the ladies} withdrew ; [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} began to talk politics , although [the young men]_{2153-the young men} had threatened [[their]_{2153-the young men} fair companions]_{8821-their fair companions} immediately to follow [them]_{2153-the young men} . This was the period of the Bed - Chamber Plot , when [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} accepted and resigned power in the course of three days . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , who had originally made up [his]_{744-sir joseph} mind to support [a Conservative government]_{4438-a conservative government} when [he]_{744-sir joseph} deemed it inevitable , had for the last month endeavoured to compensate for this trifling error by vindicating the conduct of [[his]_{744-sir joseph} friends]_{856-his friends} , and reprobating the behaviour of [those who would deprive [her]_4928-her Majesty of [the "_{[329-coningsby]} friends of [her]_4928-her youth]_{8825-the " friends of her youth}]_{8824-those who would deprive her majesty of the " friends of her youth} . " [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was [a most chivalrous champion of the "_[4928-her] friends of]_{8826-a most chivalrous champion of the " friends of} [her]_4928-her youth " principle . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} who was always moderate and conciliatory in [his]_{744-sir joseph} talk , though [he]_{744-sir joseph} would go , at any time , any lengths for [his]_{744-sir joseph} party , expressed [himself]_{744-sir joseph} to - day with extreme sobriety , as [he]_{744-sir joseph} was determined not to hurt the feelings of [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and [he]_{744-sir joseph} principally confined [himself]_{744-sir joseph} to urging temperate questions , somewhat in the following fashion : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i admit that on the whole , under ordinary circumstances , it would perhaps have been more convenient that these appointments should have remained with [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} , but do n't [you]_{367-sir robert peel} think that under the peculiar circumstances , being friends of [[her]_4928-her Majesty]_{4929-her majesty} 's youth ? & c. , & c. " [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was extremely astonished when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} replied that [he]_{744-sir joseph} thought under no circumstances should any appointment in [the Royal Household]_{8827-the royal household} be dependent on the voice of [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} , though [he]_{744-sir joseph} was far from admiring the "_[4928-her] friends of [her]_4928-her youth " principle , which [he]_{744-sir joseph} looked upon as very impertinent . "_[4928-her] But surely , " said [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , "_[4928-her] [the Minister]_{881-the minister} being responsible to Parliament , it must follow that [all great offices of [State]_6249-state]_{4931-all great offices of state} should be filled at [his]_{881-the minister} discretion . " "_[4928-her] But where do [you]_{367-sir robert peel} find this principle of Ministerial responsibility ? " inquired [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[367-sir robert peel]} And is not [a Minister responsible to [[his]_{881-the minister} Sovereign]_{1459-his sovereign}]_{4933-a minister responsible to his sovereign} ? " inquired [Millbank]_377-millbank . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} seemed a little confused . [He]_{744-sir joseph} had always heard that [Ministers]_{928-ministers} were responsible to [Parliament]_{71-the parliament} ; and [he]_{744-sir joseph} had a vague conviction , notwithstanding the reanimating loyalty of [the Bed - Chamber Plot]_{8830-the bed - chamber plot} , that [the Sovereign of [England]_10-england]_{8831-the sovereign of england} was a nonentity . [He]_{744-sir joseph} took refuge in indefinite expressions , and observed , "_{[367-sir robert peel]} The Responsibility of [Ministers]_{928-ministers} is surely a constitutional doctrine ! " "_{[4936-the ministers of the crown]} [The Ministers of the Crown]_{4936-the ministers of the crown} are responsible to [[their]_{4936-the ministers of the crown} master]_{6143-their master} ; [they]_{4936-the ministers of the crown} are not [the Ministers of Parliament]_{4938-the ministers of parliament} . " "_{[4936-the ministers of the crown]} But then [you]_4939-you know virtually , " said [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , "_{[4936-the ministers of the crown]} [the Parliament , that is the House of Commons]_{4940-the parliament , that is the house of commons} , governs [the country]_{5717-the country} . " "_{[4936-the ministers of the crown]} It did before 1832 , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_{[4936-the ministers of the crown]} but that is all past now . [We]_4942-we got rid of that with the Venetian Constitution . " "_[4942-we] The Venetian Constitution ! " said [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} . "_[4942-we] To be sure , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank . "_[4942-we] [We]_4942-we were governed in [this country]_{5794-this country} by the Venetian Constitution from the accession of [the House of Hanover]_{8170-the house of hanover} . But that yoke is past . And now , [I]_0-i hope [we]_4942-we are in a state of transition from the Italian Dogeship to [the English Monarchy]_{4945-the english monarchy} . " "_[4946-king] [King]_4946-king , [Lords]_1982-lords and [Commons]_4948-commons , the Venetian Constitution ! " exclaimed [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} . "_[4949-they] But [they]_4949-they were phrases , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[4949-they] not facts . [The King]_{5706-the king} was [a Doge]_{1490-a doge} ; [the Cabinet the Council of Ten]_{4952-the cabinet the council of ten} . [Your]_4953-your Parliament , that [you]_4953-your call [Lords and Commons]_{4954-lords and commons} , was nothing more than [the Great Council of [Nobles]_8508-nobles]_{4955-the great council of nobles} . " "_[4953-your] The resemblance was complete , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank , "_[4953-your] and no wonder , for it was not accidental ; the Venetian Constitution was intentionally copied . " "_[4942-we] [We]_4942-we should have had the Venetian Republic in 1640 , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[4942-we] had it not been for [the Puritans]_{780-the puritans} . [Geneva]_781-geneva beat [Venice]_153-venice . " "_[781-geneva] [I]_0-i am sure these ideas are not very generally known , " said [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} bewildered . "_[0-i] Because [you]_4953-your have had [your]_4953-your history written by [the Venetian party]_{4957-the venetian party} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_[4953-your] and it has been [their]_{4957-the venetian party} interest to conceal [them]_{4957-the venetian party} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will venture to say that there are [very few men on [our]_4942-we side in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons}]_{4958-very few men on our side in the house of commons} , " said [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , "_{[4958-very few men on our side in the house of commons]} who are aware that [they]_{4958-very few men on our side in the house of commons} were born under a Venetian Constitution . " "_{[1281-the ladies]} Let [us]_4942-we go to [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank smiling . [Edith]_580-edith was reading a letter as [they]_4942-we entered . "_{[1281-the ladies]} A letter from [papa]_6785-papa , " [she]_580-edith exclaimed looking up at [[her]_580-edith brother]_{7224-her brother} with great animation . "_[6785-papa] [We]_4942-we may expect [him]_6785-papa every day , and yet , alas ! [he]_6785-papa can not fix one . " [They]_4942-we now all spoke of [Millbank]_377-millbank , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was happy that [he]_0-i was familiar with the scene . At length [he]_0-i ventured to say to [Edith]_580-edith , "_[4962-you] [You]_4962-you once made [me]_0-i a promise which [you]_4962-you never fulfilled . [I]_0-i shall claim it to - night . " "_[0-i] And what can that be ? " "_[4962-you] The song that [you]_4962-you promised [me]_0-i at [Millbank]_377-millbank more than three years ago . " "_[4962-you] [Your]_4962-you memory is very good . " "_[4962-you] It has dwelt upon the subject . " Then [they]_4942-we spoke for awhile of other recollections , and then , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} appealing to [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} for [her]_{746-lady wallinger} influence , [Edith]_580-edith rose and took up [her]_580-edith guitar . [Her]_580-edith voice was rich and sweet ; the air [she]_580-edith sang gay , even fantastically frolick ; such as [the girls of [Granada]_267-granada]_{8833-the girls of granada} chaunt trooping [home]_1156-home from some country festival ; [her]_580-edith soft , dark eye brightened with joyous sympathy ; and ever and [anon]_8835-anon , with an arch grace , [she]_580-edith beat the guitar , in chorus , with [her]_580-edith pretty hand . The moon wanes ; and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} must leave [these enchanted halls]_{8836-these enchanted halls} . [Oswald]_377-millbank walked [homeward]_{8837-homeward} with [him]_377-millbank , until [he]_377-millbank reached [the domain of [[his]_377-millbank grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather}]_{8838-the domain of his grandfather} . Then mounting [his]_377-millbank horse , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} bade [[his]_377-millbank friend]_{2195-his friend} farewell till the morrow , and made [his]_377-millbank best way to [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} . There is a romance in every life . The emblazoned page of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's existence was now open . It had been prosperous before ; with some moments of excitement ; some of delight ; but [they]_8842-they had all found , as it were , [their]_8842-they origin in worldly considerations , or been inevitably mixed up with [them]_8842-they . At [Paris]_27-paris for example , [he]_377-millbank loved , or thought [he]_377-millbank loved . But there not an hour could elapse without [his]_377-millbank meeting [some person]_{8843-some person} , or hearing something , which disturbed the beauty of [his]_377-millbank emotions or broke [his]_377-millbank spellbound thoughts . There was [[his]_377-millbank grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} hating [the Millbanks]_{8845-the millbanks} or [Sidonia]_625-sidonia loving [them]_{8845-the millbanks} ; and [common people in [the common world]_{8847-the common world}]_{8846-common people in the common world} making common observations on [them]_{8845-the millbanks} ; asking who [they]_{8845-the millbanks} were , or telling who [they]_{8845-the millbanks} were ; and brushing the bloom of all life 's fresh delicious fancies with [their]_{8845-the millbanks} coarse handling . But now [his]_377-millbank feelings were ethereal . [He]_377-millbank loved , passionately — and [he]_377-millbank loved in a scene and in a society as sweet , as pure , and as refined , as [his]_377-millbank imagination and [his]_377-millbank heart . There was no malicious gossip , no callous chatter , to profane [his]_377-millbank ear and desecrate [his]_377-millbank sentiment . All that [he]_377-millbank heard or saw was worthy of the summer sky , [the still green woods]_{8848-the still green woods} , [the gushing river]_{8849-the gushing river} , [the gardens]_{2543-the gardens} and [terraces]_{8851-terraces} , [the stately and fantastic dwellings]_{8852-the stately and fantastic dwellings} , among which [his]_377-millbank life now glided as in some dainty and gorgeous masque . All the soft , social domestic sympathies of [his]_377-millbank nature which , however abundant , had never been cultivated , were developed by the life [he]_377-millbank was now leading . It was not merely that [he]_377-millbank lived in the constant presence , and under the constant influence of one whom [he]_377-millbank adored , that made [him]_377-millbank so happy . [He]_377-millbank was surrounded by [beings who found felicity in the interchange of kind feelings and kind words]_{8853-beings who found felicity in the interchange of kind feelings and kind words} ; in the cultivation of happy talents and refined tastes ; and the enjoyment of a life which [their]_{8853-beings who found felicity in the interchange of kind feelings and kind words} own good sense and own good hearts made [them]_{8853-beings who found felicity in the interchange of kind feelings and kind words} both comprehend and appreciate . [Ambition]_782-ambition lost much of its splendour , even [his]_377-millbank lofty aspirations something of [their]_{8853-beings who found felicity in the interchange of kind feelings and kind words} hallowing impulse of paramount duty , when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt how much ennobling delight was consistent with the seclusion of [a private station]_{8854-a private station} ; and mused over an existence to be passed amid woods and waterfalls with a fair hand locked in [his]_377-millbank ; or surrounded by [[his]_377-millbank friends]_{856-his friends} in [some ancestral hall]_{8856-some ancestral hall} . The morning after [his]_377-millbank first visit to [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} rejoined [[his]_377-millbank friends]_{856-his friends} , as [he]_377-millbank had promised [Oswald]_377-millbank at [their]_{856-his friends} breakfast table ; and day after day , [he]_377-millbank came with the early sun , and left [them]_{856-his friends} only when the late moon silvered [the keep of [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby}]_{8858-the keep of coningsby castle} . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank who wrote daily , and was daily to be expected , did not arrive . A week , a week of unbroken bliss , had vanished away — passed in long rides and longer walks ; sunset saunterings , and sometimes moonlit strolls ; talking of flowers , and thinking of things even sweeter ; listening to delicious songs , and sometimes reading aloud some bright romance , or some inspiring lay . One day , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} who arrived at [the Hall]_{846-the hall} unexpectedly late ; indeed it was some hours past noon , for [he]_377-millbank had been detained by despatches which arrived at [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} from [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and which required [his]_377-millbank interposition ; found [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} alone , and was told that [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} and [Oswald]_377-millbank were at [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} , where [they]_{1281-the ladies} wished [him]_377-millbank to join [them]_{1281-the ladies} . [He]_377-millbank was in no haste to do this ; and [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} proposed , that when [they]_{856-his friends} felt inclined to ramble , [they]_{856-his friends} should all walk down to [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} together . So seating [himself]_377-millbank by the side of [Edith]_580-edith who was tinting a sketch which [she]_580-edith had made of [a rich oriel of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{8864-a rich oriel of hellingsley} , the morning passed away in that slight and yet subtle talk in which [a lover]_{4756-a lover} delights , and in which , while asking a thousand questions , that seem at the first glance , sufficiently trifling , [he]_377-millbank is indeed often conveying a meaning that is not expressed , or attempting to discover a feeling that is hidden . And these are occasions , when glances meet , and glances are withdrawn : the tongue may speak idly , the eye is more eloquent ; and often more true . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} looked up ; [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} who had more than once announced , that [she]_{746-lady wallinger} was going to put on [her]_{746-lady wallinger} bonnet , was gone . Yet still [he]_377-millbank continued to talk trifles ; and still [Edith]_580-edith listened . "_[4962-you] Of all that [you]_4963-you have told [me]_0-i , " said [Edith]_580-edith , "_[4963-you] nothing pleases [me]_0-i so much as [your]_4963-you description of [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} . How much [I]_0-i should like to catch the deer at sunset on [the heights]_{4964-the heights} ! What a pretty drawing it would make ! " "_[4963-you] [You]_4963-you would like [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[538-eustace lyle]} [He]_{538-eustace lyle} is so shy and yet so ardent . " "_[4963-you] [You]_4963-you have such [a band of [friends]_1081-friends]_{4965-a band of friends} , [Oswald]_377-millbank was saying this morning there was [no one who had so many devoted friends]_{4967-no one who had so many devoted friends} . " "_{[377-millbank]} [We]_4968-we are all united by sympathy ; it is the only bond of friendship ; and yet friendship — " "_[580-edith] [Edith]_580-edith , " said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} looking into [the room]_{854-the room} from [the garden]_{3520-the garden} with [her]_{746-lady wallinger} bonnet on , "_[580-edith] [you]_580-edith will find [me]_0-i roaming on [the terrace]_{4969-the terrace} . " "_[580-edith] [We]_4968-we come , [dear aunt]_{4970-dear aunt} . " And yet [they]_4968-we did not move . There were yet a few pencil touches to be given to the tinted sketch ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would cut the pencils . "_[580-edith] Would [you]_580-edith give [me]_0-i , " [he]_0-i said , "_[580-edith] some slight memorial of [Hellingsby]_{783-hellingsby} and [your]_580-edith art ! [I]_0-i would not venture to hope for anything half so beautiful as this ; but the slightest sketch . [I]_0-i should so like when away to have it hanging in [[my]_0-i room]_{4971-my room} . " A blush suffused the cheek of [Edith]_580-edith , [she]_580-edith turned [her]_580-edith head a little aside , as if [she]_580-edith were arranging some drawings . And then [she]_580-edith said in a somewhat hushed and hesitating voice , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i will do so ; and with pleasure . A view of [the Hall itself]_{4972-the hall itself} ; [I]_0-i think that would be the best memorial . Where shall [we]_4973-they take it from ? [We]_4973-they will decide in [our]_4973-they walk , " and [she]_580-edith rose , and promising immediately to return , left [the room]_{854-the room} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} leant over the mantle in deep abstraction , gazing vacantly on a miniature of [the father of [Edith]_580-edith]_{8869-the father of edith} . A light step roused [him]_0-i ; [she]_580-edith had returned , Unconsciously [he]_0-i greeted [her]_580-edith with a glance of ineffable tenderness . [They]_4973-they went forth ; it was a grey , sultry day . Indeed it was the covered sky which had led to the fishing scheme of the morning ; [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was [a very expert and accomplished angler]_{8870-a very expert and accomplished angler} ; and [the Darl]_{268-the darl} was renowned for its sport . [They]_4973-they lingered before [they]_4973-they reached [the terrace]_{4969-the terrace} where [they]_4973-they were to find [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , observing the different points of view which [the Hall]_{846-the hall} presented , and debating which was to form the subject of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's drawing ; for already it was to be not merely a sketch , but a drawing , the most finished that the bright and effective pencil of [Edith]_580-edith could achieve . If it really were to be placed in [[his]_0-i room]_{1285-his room} , and were to be a memorial of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , [her]_580-edith artistic reputation demanded [a master - piece]_{8874-a master - piece} . [They]_4973-they reached [the terrace]_{4969-the terrace} : [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} was not there ; nor could [they]_4973-they observe [her]_{746-lady wallinger} in [the vicinity]_{8876-the vicinity} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was quite certain that [she]_{746-lady wallinger} had gone onward to [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} , and expected [them]_4973-they to follow [her]_{746-lady wallinger} ; and [he]_0-i convinced [Edith]_580-edith of the justness of [his]_0-i opinion . To [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} therefore [they]_4973-they bent [their]_4973-they steps . [They]_4973-they emerged from [the gardens]_{2543-the gardens} into [the Park]_{7384-the park} , sauntering over [the table land]_{8881-the table land} , and seeking as much as possible the shade in the soft but oppressive atmosphere . At the limit of [the table land]_{8881-the table land} [their]_4973-they course lay by [a wild and winding path]_{8883-a wild and winding path} through [a gradual and wooded declivity]_{8884-a gradual and wooded declivity} . While [they]_4973-they were yet in [this craggy and romantic woodland]_{8885-this craggy and romantic woodland} , the big , fervent drops began to fall . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} urged [Edith]_580-edith to seek at once a natural shelter ; but [she]_580-edith , who knew [the country]_{5717-the country} , assured [him]_0-i that [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} was close by , and that [they]_4973-they might reach [it]_{8862-the fishing cottage} before the rain could do [them]_4973-they any harm . And truly at this moment emerging from [the wood]_{8888-the wood} , [they]_4973-they found [themselves]_4973-they in [the valley of [the Darl]_{268-the darl}]_{8889-the valley of the darl} . [The river]_{1561-the river} here was narrow and winding , but full of life ; rushing and clear , but for the dark sky it reflected ; with [high banks of turf and tall trees]_{8891-high banks of turf and tall trees} ; the silver birch , above all others , in clustering groups ; infinitely picturesque . At the turn of [the river]_{1561-the river} , about two hundred yards distant , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} observed the low , dark roof of [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} on [its]_{8862-the fishing cottage} banks . [They]_4973-they descended from [the woods]_{2092-the woods} to [the margin of [the stream]_{1725-the stream}]_{8895-the margin of the stream} , by a flight of turfen steps , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} holding [Edith]_580-edith 's hand as [he]_8897-he guided [her]_580-edith progress . The drops became thicker ; [they]_4973-they reached , at a rapid pace , [the cottage]_{8898-the cottage} . [The absent boat]_{8899-the absent boat} indicated that [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} and [Oswald]_377-millbank were on [the river]_{1561-the river} . [The cottage]_{8898-the cottage} was [an old building of rustic logs , with a very shelving roof so that [you]_8903-you might obtain sufficient shelter without entering [its]_{8898-the cottage} walls]_{8902-an old building of rustic logs , with a very shelving roof so that you might obtain sufficient shelter without entering its walls} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} found [a rough garden seat for [Edith]_580-edith]_{8904-a rough garden seat for edith} . The shower was now violent . [Nature]_354-nature , like [man]_1251-man , sometimes weeps from gladness . It is the joy and tenderness of [her]_354-nature heart that seek relief ; and these are summer showers . In this instance , the vehemence of [her]_580-edith emotion was transient , though the tears kept stealing down [her]_580-edith cheek for a long time , and gentle sighs and sobs might for some period be distinguished . The oppressive atmosphere had evaporated ; the grey , sullen tint had disappeared ; a soft breeze came dancing up [the stream]_{1725-the stream} ; a glowing light fell upon [the woods]_{2092-the woods} and waters ; the perfume of trees and flowers and herbs floated around . There was a carolling of birds ; a hum of happy insects in the air ; freshness and stir , and a sense of joyous life , pervaded all things ; it seemed that the heart of all creation opened . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , after repeatedly watching the shower with [Edith]_580-edith , and speculating on its progress which did not much annoy [them]_8908-them , had seated [himself]_{329-coningsby} on a log almost at [her]_580-edith feet . And assuredly [a maiden]_{8909-a maiden} and [a youth more beautiful and engaging]_{8910-a youth more beautiful and engaging} had seldom met before in a scene more fresh and fair . [Edith]_580-edith on [her]_580-edith rustic seat watched [the now blue and foaming river]_{8911-the now blue and foaming river} , and the birch trees with a livelier tint , and quivering in the sunset air ; an expression of tranquil bliss suffused [her]_580-edith beautiful brow , and spoke from the thrilling tenderness of [her]_580-edith soft dark eye . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} gazed on that countenance with a glance of entranced rapture . [His]_0-i cheek was flushed , [his]_0-i eye gleamed with dazzling lustre . [She]_580-edith turned [her]_580-edith head , [she]_580-edith met that glance , and , troubled , [she]_580-edith withdrew [her]_580-edith own . "_[580-edith] [Edith]_580-edith , " [he]_0-i said , in a tone of tremulous passion , "_[580-edith] let [me]_0-i call [you]_580-edith [Edith]_580-edith ! Yes , " [he]_0-i continued , gently taking [her]_580-edith hand , "_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i call [you]_580-edith [[my]_0-i [Edith]_580-edith]_{4974-my edith} ! [I]_0-i love [you]_580-edith ! " [She]_580-edith did not withdraw [her]_580-edith hand ; but turned away a face flushed as the impending twilight . It was past the dinner hour when [Edith]_580-edith and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} reached [the Hall]_{846-the hall} ; an embarrassing circumstance , but mitigated by the conviction , that [they]_8913-they had not to encounter a very critical inspection . What then were [their]_8913-they feelings , when [the first servant that]_{8914-the first servant that} [they]_8913-they met informed [them]_8913-they , that [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank had arrived ! [Edith]_580-edith never could have believed , that the return of [[her]_580-edith beloved father]_{8915-her beloved father} to [[his]_377-millbank home]_{1570-his home} could ever have been to [her]_580-edith other than a cause of delight . And yet now [she]_580-edith trembled when [she]_580-edith heard the announcement . The mysteries of love were fast involving [her]_580-edith existence . But this was not the season of meditation . [Her]_580-edith heart was still agitated by the tremulous admission that [she]_580-edith responded to that fervent and adoring love whose eloquent music still sounded in [her]_580-edith ear , and the pictures of whose fanciful devotion flitted over [her]_580-edith agitated vision . Unconsciously [she]_580-edith pressed the arm of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [the servant]_{1146-the servant} spoke , and then without looking into [his]_377-millbank face , whispering [him]_377-millbank to be quick , [she]_580-edith sprang away . As for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , notwithstanding the elation of [his]_377-millbank heart , and the ethereal joy which flowed in all [his]_377-millbank veins , the name of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank sounded something like a knell . However this was not the time to reflect . [He]_377-millbank obeyed the hint of [Edith]_580-edith ; made the most rapid toilette that ever was consummated by [a happy lover]_{8918-a happy lover} , and in a few minutes entered [the drawing - room of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{8919-the drawing - room of hellingsley} ; to encounter [the gentleman whom [he]_377-millbank hoped by some means or other , quite inconceivable , might some day be transformed into [[his]_377-millbank father - in - law]_{2405-his father - in - law} , and the fulfilment of [his]_377-millbank consequent duties towards whom [he]_377-millbank had commenced by keeping [him]_377-millbank waiting for dinner]_{8920-the gentleman whom he hoped by some means or other , quite inconceivable , might some day be transformed into his father - in - law , and the fulfilment of his consequent duties towards whom he had commenced by keeping him waiting for dinner} . "_[0-i] How do [you]_4975-you do , [sir]_5702-sir ? " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , extending [his]_377-millbank hand to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[4975-you] [You]_4975-you seem to have taken a long walk . " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} looked round to [the kind Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , and half addressed [his]_377-millbank murmured answer to [her]_{746-lady wallinger} , explaining how [they]_8922-their had lost [her]_{746-lady wallinger} , and [their]_8922-their way , and were caught in a storm or a shower , which as it terminated about three hours back , and [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} was little more than a mile from [the Hall]_{846-the hall} , very satisfactorily accounted for [their]_8922-their not being in time for dinner . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} then said something about the lowering clouds having frightened [her]_{746-lady wallinger} from [the terrace]_{4969-the terrace} , and [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} and [Oswald]_377-millbank talked a little of [their]_8922-their sport , and of [their]_8922-their having seen an otter ; but there was or at least there seemed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} a tone of general embarrassment which distressed [him]_377-millbank . The fact is keeping [people]_3373-people for dinner under any circumstances is distressing . [They]_3373-people are obliged to talk at the very moment when [they]_3373-people wish to use [their]_3373-people powers of expression for a very different purpose . [They]_3373-people are faint , and conversation makes [them]_3373-people more exhausted . [A gentleman too , fond of [[his]_377-millbank family]_{1300-his family} , who in turn are devoted to [him]_377-millbank , making a great and inconvenient effort to reach [them]_{1300-his family} by dinner time ; to please and surprise [them]_{1300-his family}]_{8927-a gentleman too , fond of his family , who in turn are devoted to him , making a great and inconvenient effort to reach them by dinner time ; to please and surprise them} ; and finding [them]_{1300-his family} all dispersed , dinner so late , that [he]_377-millbank might have reached [home]_1156-home in good time without any great inconvenient effort , [[his]_377-millbank daughter whom [he]_377-millbank has wished a thousand times to embrace , taking a singularly long ramble with no other companion than [a young gentleman]_{1699-a young gentleman} , whom [he]_377-millbank did not exactly expect to see]_{8930-his daughter whom he has wished a thousand times to embrace , taking a singularly long ramble with no other companion than a young gentleman , whom he did not exactly expect to see} ; all these are [circumstances individually perhaps slight , and yet encountered collectively]_{8932-circumstances individually perhaps slight , and yet encountered collectively} , it may be doubted whether [they]_{8932-circumstances individually perhaps slight , and yet encountered collectively} would not a little ruffle even the sweetest temper . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank too had not the sweetest temper , though not a bad one ; a little quick and fiery . But then [he]_377-millbank had a kind heart . And when [Edith]_580-edith , who had providentially sent down a message to order dinner , entered and embraced [him]_377-millbank at the very moment that dinner was announced , [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} forgot everything in [his]_{1546-her father} joy in seeing [her]_580-edith , and [his]_{1546-her father} pleasure in being surrounded by [[his]_{1546-her father} friends]_{856-his friends} . [He]_{1546-her father} gave [his]_{1546-her father} hand to [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} ; and [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} led away [[his]_{1546-her father} niece]_{4263-his niece} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} put [his]_0-i arm round the astonished neck of [Oswald]_377-millbank as if [they]_4978-they were once more in [the playing fields of [Eton]_9-eton]_{8936-the playing fields of eton} . "_[4975-you] By [Jove]_375-jove ! [[my]_0-i dear fellow]_{2606-my dear fellow} , " [he]_0-i exclaimed , "_{[2606-my dear fellow]} [I]_0-i am so sorry [we]_4978-they kept [[your]_{2606-my dear fellow} father]_{5738-your father} for dinner . " As [Edith]_580-edith headed [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} 's table , according to [his]_0-i rigid rule , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was on one side of [her]_580-edith . [They]_4978-they never spoke so little ; [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would have never unclosed [his]_0-i lips , had [he]_0-i followed [his]_0-i humour . [He]_0-i was in a stupor of happiness ; [the dining - room]_{7241-the dining - room} took the appearance of [the fishing cottage]_{8862-the fishing cottage} ; and [he]_0-i saw nothing but [the flowing river]_{8940-the flowing river} . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} was however next to [him]_0-i , and that was a relief ; for [he]_0-i felt always [she]_{746-lady wallinger} was [[his]_0-i friend]_{2195-his friend} . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} [a good - hearted man]_{8942-a good - hearted man} , and on subjects with which [he]_{744-sir joseph} was acquainted full of sound sense , was invaluable to - day , for [he]_{744-sir joseph} entirely kept up the conversation , speaking of things which greatly interested [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . And so [[their]_8943-their host]_{1386-their host} soon recovered [his]_{1386-their host} good temper ; [he]_{1386-their host} addressed several times [his]_{1386-their host} observations to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and was careful to take wine with [him]_{1386-their host} . On the whole , affairs went on flowingly enough . [The gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} indeed stayed much longer over [their]_{2464-the gentlemen} wine than on the preceding days , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} did not venture on the liberty of quitting [the room]_{854-the room} before [[his]_0-i host]_{7215-his host} . It was as well . [Edith]_580-edith required repose . [She]_580-edith tried to seek it on the bosom of [[her]_580-edith aunt]_{4663-her aunt} , as [she]_580-edith breathed to [her]_580-edith the delicious secret of [her]_580-edith life . When [the gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} returned to [the drawing - room]_{1423-the drawing - room} , [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} were not there . This rather disturbed [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank again ; [he]_377-millbank had not seen enough of [[his]_377-millbank daughter]_{7220-his daughter} ; [he]_377-millbank wished to hear [her]_{7220-his daughter} sing . But [Edith]_580-edith managed to reappear ; and even to sing . Then [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} went up to [her]_580-edith and asked [her]_580-edith to sing the song of [the Girls of [Granada]_267-granada]_{8833-the girls of granada} . [She]_580-edith said in a low voice , and with a fond yet serious look , "_{[2606-my dear fellow]} [I]_0-i am not in the mood for such a song , but if [you]_4980-you wish [me]_0-i — " [She]_580-edith sang it and with inexpressible grace , and with an arch vivacity , that to [a fine observer]_{8954-a fine observer} would have singularly contrasted with the almost solemn and even troubled expression of [her]_580-edith countenance a moment afterwards . The day was about to die ; the day the most important , the most precious , in the lives of [Harry Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} and [Edith Millbank]_580-edith . Words had been spoken , vows breathed , which were to influence [their]_8955-them careers for ever . For [them]_8955-them hereafter there was to be but one life , one destiny , [one world]_{8956-one world} . [Each of [them]_8955-them]_{8957-each of them} was still in such a state of tremulous excitement , that [neither]_8958-neither had found time or occasion to ponder over the mighty result . [They]_8955-them both required solitude ; [they]_8955-them both longed to be alone . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} rose to depart . [He]_{401-coningsby} pressed the soft hand of [Edith]_580-edith , and [his]_{401-coningsby} glance spoke [his]_{401-coningsby} soul . "_[4980-you] [We]_4981-we shall see [you]_4982-you at breakfast to - morrow , [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} ! " said [Oswald]_377-millbank , very loud , knowing that the presence of [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} would make [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} hesitate about coming . [Edith]_580-edith 's heart fluttered ; but [she]_580-edith said nothing . It was with delight [she]_580-edith heard [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} , after a moment 's pause , say , "_{[401-coningsby]} Oh ! [I]_0-i beg [we]_4981-we may have that pleasure . " "_[0-i] Not quite at so early an hour , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , "_[0-i] but if [you]_4982-you will permit [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i hope to have the pleasure of hearing from [you]_4982-you to - morrow , [sir]_5702-sir , that [your]_4982-you journey has not fatigued [you]_4982-you . " To be alone ; to have no need of feigning a tranquillity [he]_{401-coningsby} could not feel ; of coining common - place courtesy , when [his]_{401-coningsby} heart was gushing with rapture ; this was a great relief for [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , though gained by a separation from [Edith]_580-edith . The deed was done ; [he]_{401-coningsby} had breathed [his]_{401-coningsby} long brooding passion , [he]_{401-coningsby} had received the sweet expression of [her]_580-edith sympathy , [he]_{401-coningsby} had gained the long coveted heart . Youth , beauty , love , the innocence of unsophisticated breasts , and the inspiration of an exquisite nature , combined to fashion the spell that now entranced [his]_{401-coningsby} life . [He]_{401-coningsby} turned to gaze upon [the moonlit towers and peaked roofs of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{8961-the moonlit towers and peaked roofs of hellingsley} . Silent and dreamlike , the picturesque pile rested on [[its]_{170-hellingsley} broad terrace]_{8962-its broad terrace} flooded with the silver light , and surrounded by the quaint bowers of [its]_{170-hellingsley} fantastic gardens tipped by the glittering beam . Half hid in deep shadow , half sparkling in the mid - night blaze , [he]_{401-coningsby} recognized the oriel window that had been the subject of the morning 's sketch . Almost [he]_{401-coningsby} wished there should be some sound to assure [him]_{401-coningsby} of [his]_{401-coningsby} reality . But nothing broke the all - pervading stillness . Was [his]_{401-coningsby} life to be as bright and as tranquil ? And what was to be [his]_{401-coningsby} life ? Whither was [he]_{401-coningsby} to bear [the beautiful bride [he]_{401-coningsby} had gained]_{8963-the beautiful bride he had gained} ? Were the portals of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} the proud and hospitable gates that were to greet [her]_580-edith ? How long would [they]_8964-they greet [him]_{401-coningsby} after the achievement of the last four and twenty hours was known to [[their]_8964-they Lord]_{8965-their lord} ? Was this the return for the confiding kindness of [[his]_{401-coningsby} grandsire]_{8966-his grandsire} ? That [he]_{401-coningsby} should pledge [his]_{401-coningsby} troth to [the daughter of [that grandsire]_{8968-that grandsire} 's foe]_{8967-the daughter of that grandsire 's foe} ? Away with such dark and scaring vision ! Is it not the noon of a summer night fragrant with the breath of [gardens]_1179-gardens , bright with the beam that [lovers]_8970-lovers love , and soft with the breath of Ausonian breezes ? Within [that sweet and stately residence]_{8971-that sweet and stately residence} , dwells there not [a maiden fair enough to revive chivalry]_{8972-a maiden fair enough to revive chivalry} ; who is even now thinking of [him]_{401-coningsby} as [she]_580-edith leans on [her]_580-edith pensive hand , or if perchance [she]_580-edith dream , recalls [him]_{401-coningsby} in [her]_580-edith visions ? And [himself]_{401-coningsby} , is [he]_{401-coningsby} [one who would cry craven with such a lot]_{8973-one who would cry craven with such a lot} ! What avail [his]_{401-coningsby} golden youth , [his]_{401-coningsby} high blood , [his]_{401-coningsby} daring and devising spirit , and all [his]_{401-coningsby} stores of wisdom , if [they]_8974-they help not now ! Does not [he]_{401-coningsby} feel the energy divine that can confront fate and carve out fortunes ? Besides it is nigh Midsummer Eve , and what should fairies reign for , but to aid [such a bright pair as this]_{8975-such a bright pair as this} ? [He]_{401-coningsby} recalls a thousand times the scene , the moment , in which but a few hours past , [he]_{401-coningsby} dared to tell [her]_580-edith that [he]_{401-coningsby} loved ; [he]_{401-coningsby} recalls a thousand times the still , small voice , that murmured [her]_580-edith agitated felicity ; more than a thousand times , for [his]_{401-coningsby} heart clenched the idea as [a diver]_{8976-a diver} grasps a gem , [he]_{401-coningsby} recalls the enraptured yet gentle embrace , that had sealed upon [her]_580-edith blushing cheek [his]_{401-coningsby} mystical and delicious sovereignty . The morning broke lowering and thunderous ; small white clouds , dull and immovable , studded the leaden sky ; the waters of [the rushing Darl]_{268-the darl} seemed to have become black and almost stagnant ; [the terraces of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{8977-the terraces of hellingsley} looked like the hard lines of a model ; and [the mansion]_{2474-the mansion} itself had a harsh and metallic character . Before the chief portal of [[his]_{401-coningsby} Hall]_{8979-his hall} , [the elder Millbank]_580-edith , with an air of some anxiety , surveyed the landscape and the heavens , as if [he]_{401-coningsby} were speculating on the destiny of the day . Often [his]_{401-coningsby} eye wandered over the partk ; often with an uneasy and restless step [he]_{401-coningsby} paced the raised walk before [him]_{401-coningsby} . The clock of [Hellingsley church]_{170-hellingsley} had given the chimes of noon . [[His]_{401-coningsby} son]_{1160-his son} and [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} appeared at the end of [one of [the avenues]_{8802-the avenues}]_{8801-one of the avenues} . [His]_{401-coningsby} eye lightened ; [his]_{401-coningsby} lip became compressed ; [he]_{401-coningsby} advanced to meet [them]_4985-them . "_[0-i] Are [you]_4984-you going to fish to - day , [Oswald]_377-millbank ? " [he]_{401-coningsby} inquired of [[his]_{401-coningsby} son]_{1160-his son} . "_[4985-them] [We]_4985-them had some thoughts of it , [sir]_5702-sir . " "_[4985-them] A fine day for sport , [I]_0-i should think , " [he]_{401-coningsby} observed as [he]_{401-coningsby} turned towards [the Hall]_{846-the hall} with [them]_4985-them . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} remarked the fanciful beauty of the portal ; [its]_{2634-the place} twisted columns , and Caryatides carved in dark oak . "_[0-i] Yes , it 's very well , " said [Millbank]_377-millbank , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i really do not know why [I]_0-i came [here]_5716-here ; [my]_0-i presence is an effort . [Oswald]_377-millbank does not care for [the place]_{2634-the place} ; [none of [us]_4985-them]_{4989-none of us} do , [I]_0-i believe . " "_[0-i] Oh ! [I]_0-i like it now [father]_4990-father ; and [Edith]_580-edith dotes on it . " "_[580-edith] [She]_580-edith was very happy at [Millbank]_377-millbank , " said [the father]_{1616-the father} rather sharply . "_[580-edith] [We]_4985-them are all of [us]_4985-them happy at [Millbank]_377-millbank , " said [Oswald]_377-millbank . "_[4985-them] [I]_0-i was much struck with [the valley]_{2096-the valley} and [the whole settlement]_{4992-the whole settlement} when [I]_0-i first saw it , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} . "_[0-i] Suppose [you]_377-millbank go and see about the tackle , [Oswald]_377-millbank , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , "_{[377-millbank]} and [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [I]_0-i will take a stroll on [the terrace]_{4969-the terrace} in the meantime . " The habit of obedience which was supreme in [this family]_{8986-this family} instantly carried [Oswald]_377-millbank away , though [he]_377-millbank was rather puzzled why [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} should be so particularly anxious about the preparation of the fishing tackle , as [he]_{953-his father} very rarely used it . [[His]_{953-his father} son]_{1160-his son} had no sooner departed than [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank turned to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and said very abruptly . "_{[329-coningsby]} [You]_{329-coningsby} have never seen [[my]_0-i own room]_{4994-my own room} [here]_5716-here , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; step in ; for [I]_0-i wish to say a word or two to [you]_{329-coningsby} . " And thus speaking , [he]_0-i advanced before [the astonished , and rather agitated]_{8989-the astonished , and rather agitated} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and led the way through a door and long passage to [a room of moderate dimensions]_{8990-a room of moderate dimensions} , partly furnished as [a library]_{2317-a library} , and full of parliamentary papers and blue books . Shutting the door with some earnestness and pointing to a chair , [he]_0-i begged [[his]_0-i guest]_{7202-his guest} to be seated . Both in [their]_8993-their chairs , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank clearing [his]_0-i throat , said without preface , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have reason to believe , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , that [you]_{329-coningsby} are attached to [[my]_0-i daughter]_{5747-my daughter} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been attached to [her]_{5747-my daughter} for a long time ; most ardently , " replied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in a calm and rather measured tone , but looking very pale . "_[0-i] And [I]_0-i have reason to believe that [she]_{5747-my daughter} returns [your]_{329-coningsby} attachment , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . "_{[5747-my daughter]} [I]_0-i believe [she]_{5747-my daughter} deigns — not to disregard it , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [his]_0-i white cheek becoming scarlet . "_{[5747-my daughter]} It is then a mutual attachment , which if cherished , must produce mutual unhappiness , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would fain believe the reverse , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] Why ? " inquired [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . "_[0-i] Because [I]_0-i believe [she]_{5747-my daughter} possesses every charm , quality and virtue , that can bless [man]_1251-man ; and because , though [I]_0-i can make [her]_{5747-my daughter} no equivalent return , [I]_0-i have a heart , if [I]_0-i know [myself]_0-i , that would struggle to deserve [her]_{5747-my daughter} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [you]_{329-coningsby} to be [a man of sense]_{8594-a man of sense} ; [I]_0-i believe [you]_{329-coningsby} to be [a man of honour]_{4999-a man of honour} , " replied [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . "_{[4999-a man of honour]} As the first , [you]_{329-coningsby} must feel that an union between [you]_{329-coningsby} and [[my]_0-i daughter]_{5747-my daughter} is impossible ; what then should be [your]_{329-coningsby} duty as [a man of correct principle]_{5001-a man of correct principle} is obvious . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i could conceive that [our]_5002-our union might be attended with difficulties , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in a somewhat deprecating tone . "_[0-i] [Sir]_5702-sir , it is impossible , " repeated [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank interrupting [him]_5702-sir though not with harshness , "_[5702-sir] that is to say there is no conceivable marriage which could be effected at greater sacrifices , and which would occasion greater misery . " "_{[5001-a man of correct principle]} The sacrifices are more apparent to [me]_0-i than the misery , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[5001-a man of correct principle]} and even they may be imaginary . " "_{[5001-a man of correct principle]} The sacrifices and the misery are certain and inseparable , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . "_{[5001-a man of correct principle]} Come now , see how [we]_5002-our stand ! [I]_0-i speak without reserve , for this is a subject which can not permit misconceptions , but with no feeling towards [you]_5702-sir , [sir]_5702-sir , but fair and very friendly ones . [You]_5702-sir are [the grandson of [[my]_0-i Lord Monmouth]_{5006-my lord monmouth} ; at present enjoying [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} favour , but dependent on [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} bounty]_{5005-the grandson of my lord monmouth ; at present enjoying his favour , but dependent on his bounty} . [You]_5702-sir may be [the heir of [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} wealth]_{5007-the heir of his wealth} to - morrow , and to - morrow [you]_5702-sir may be the object of [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} hatred and persecution . [[Your]_5702-sir grandfather]_{5008-your grandfather} and [myself]_0-i are [foes]_5009-foes : bitter , irreclaimable , to the death . It is idle to mince phrases ; [I]_0-i do not vindicate [our]_5002-our mutual feelings , [I]_0-i may regret that they have ever arisen ; [I]_0-i may regret it especially at this exigency . They are not the feelings of [good Christians]_{5010-good christians} ; they may be altogether to be deplored and unjustifiable ; but they exist , mutually exist ; and have not been confined to words . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} would crush [me]_0-i had [he]_{328-lord monmouth} the power , like a worm ; and [I]_0-i have curbed [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} proud fortunes often . Were it not for this feeling , [I]_0-i should not be [here]_5716-here ; [I]_0-i purchased [this estate]_{5012-this estate} merely to annoy [him]_{5006-my lord monmouth} , as [I]_0-i have done a thousand other acts merely for [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} discomfiture and mortification . In [our]_5002-our long encounter [I]_0-i have done [him]_{5006-my lord monmouth} infinitely more injury than [he]_{5006-my lord monmouth} could do [me]_0-i ; [I]_0-i have been on the spot , [I]_0-i am active , vigilant , [the maker of [my]_0-i fortunes]_{5013-the maker of my fortunes} . [He]_{5006-my lord monmouth} is [an Epicurean]_{5014-an epicurean} , continually in foreign parts , obliged to leave the fulfilment of [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} will to [others]_1294-others . But for these very reasons [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} hate is more intense . [I]_0-i can afford to hate [him]_{5006-my lord monmouth} less than [he]_{5006-my lord monmouth} hates [me]_0-i — [I]_0-i have injured [him]_{5006-my lord monmouth} more . Here are feelings to exist between [human beings]_{6005-human beings} ! But they do exist — and now [you]_0-i are to go to [this man]_{6984-this man} , and ask [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} sanction to marry [[my]_0-i daughter]_{5747-my daughter} ! " "_[0-i] But [I]_0-i would appease these hatreds ; [I]_0-i would allay these dark passions , the origin of which [I]_0-i know not , but which never could justify the end , and which lead to so much misery . [I]_0-i would appeal to [[my]_0-i grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} — [I]_0-i would show [him]_{5006-my lord monmouth} [Edith]_580-edith . " "_[580-edith] [He]_{5006-my lord monmouth} has looked upon as fair even as [Edith]_580-edith , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank rising suddenly from [his]_0-i seat , and pacing [the room]_{854-the room} , "_{[5006-my lord monmouth]} and did that melt [his]_{5006-my lord monmouth} heart ? The experience of [[your]_0-i own lot]_{5020-your own lot} should have guarded [you]_0-i from the perils that [you]_0-i have so rashly meditated encountering , and the misery which [you]_0-i have been preparing for [others]_1294-others besides [yourself]_0-i . Is [[my]_0-i daughter]_{5747-my daughter} to be treated like [[your]_0-i mother]_{5737-your mother} ? And by the same hand ? [[Your]_0-i mother 's family]_{5024-your mother 's family} were not [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's foes]_{5025-lord monmouth 's foes} . [They]_{5024-your mother 's family} were [simple and innocent people]_{5026-simple and innocent people} , free from all the bad passions of [our]_5027-our nature , and ignorant of [the world]_{971-the world} 's ways . But because [they]_{5024-your mother 's family} were not noble , because [they]_{5024-your mother 's family} could trace no mystified descent from [a foreign invader]_{5029-a foreign invader} or [the sacrilegious minion of [some spoliating despot]_{5031-some spoliating despot}]_{5030-the sacrilegious minion of some spoliating despot} , [[their]_{5024-your mother 's family} daughter]_{2270-their daughter} was hunted from [the family which should have exulted to receive [her]_{2270-their daughter}]_{5033-the family which should have exulted to receive her} , and [the land of which]_{5034-the land of which} [she]_{2270-their daughter} was the native ornament . Why should [a happier lot]_{5035-a happier lot} await [you]_0-i than fell to [[your]_0-i parents]_{5036-your parents} ? [You]_0-i are in the same position as [[your]_0-i father]_{5738-your father} ; [you]_0-i meditate the same act . The only difference being aggravating circumstances in [your]_0-i case , which even if [I]_0-i were [a member of the same order as [[my]_0-i Lord [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{5006-my lord monmouth}]_{5038-a member of the same order as my lord monmouth} , would prevent the possibility of a prosperous union . Marry [Edith]_580-edith , and [you]_0-i blast all the prospects of [your]_0-i life , and entail on [her]_580-edith a sense of unceasing humiliation . Would [you]_0-i do this ? Should [I]_0-i permit [you]_0-i to do this ? " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with [his]_0-i head resting on [his]_0-i arm [his]_0-i face a little shaded , [his]_0-i eyes fixed on the ground , listened in silence . There was a pause ; broken by [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , as in a low voice , with out changing [his]_0-i posture or raising [his]_0-i glance , [he]_0-i said : "_[0-i] It seems , [sir]_5702-sir , that [you]_5702-sir were acquainted with [[my]_0-i mother]_{6806-my mother} ? " "_[5702-sir] [I]_0-i knew sufficient of [her]_{6806-my mother} , " replied [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank with a kindling cheek , "_[5702-sir] to learn the misery that [a woman]_{1271-a woman} may entail on [herself]_{1271-a woman} by marrying out of [her]_{1271-a woman} condition . [I]_0-i have bred [[my]_0-i children]_{5043-my children} in a respect for [[their]_{5043-my children} class]_{5044-their class} . [I]_0-i believe [they]_{5043-my children} have imbibed [my]_0-i feeling ; though it is strange how in [the commerce of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{5045-the commerce of the world} , chance , in [their]_{5043-my children} friendships , has apparently baffled [my]_0-i designs . " "_{[5043-my children]} Oh ! do not say it is chance , [sir]_5702-sir , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} looking up , and speaking with much fervour . "_{[5043-my children]} The feelings that animate [me]_0-i towards [[your]_5048-you family]_{5049-your family} are not the feelings of chance : they are the creation of sympathy ; tried by time , tested by thought . And must [they]_{5043-my children} perish ? Can [they]_{5043-my children} perish ? [They]_{5043-my children} were inevitable ; [they]_{5043-my children} are indestructible . Yes , [sir]_5702-sir , it is in vain to speak of the enmities that are fostered between [you]_5048-you and [[my]_0-i grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} ; the love that exists between [[your]_5048-you daughter]_{7693-your daughter} and [myself]_0-i is stronger than all [your]_5048-you hatreds . " "_[5048-you] [You]_5048-you speak like [a young man]_{6100-a young man} , and [a young man that is in love]_{5054-a young man that is in love} , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . "_{[6100-a young man]} This is mere rhapsody ; it will vanish in an instant before the reality of life . And [you]_5048-you have arrived at that reality , " [he]_377-millbank continued , speaking with emphasis , leaning over the back of [his]_377-millbank chair and looking steadily at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with [his]_377-millbank grey , sagacious eye , "_[5048-you] [[My]_0-i daughter]_{5747-my daughter} and [yourself]_5048-you can meet no more . " "_[5048-you] It is impossible [you]_5048-you can be so cruel ! " exclaimed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[5048-you] So kind ; kind to [you]_5048-you both ; for [I]_0-i wish to be kind to [you]_5048-you as well as to [her]_{5747-my daughter} . [You]_5048-you are entitled to kindness from [us]_5056-us all ; though [I]_0-i will tell [you]_5048-you now , that , years ago , when the news arrived that [[my]_0-i son]_{2842-my son} 's life had been saved , and had been saved by [one who bore the name of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{5058-one who bore the name of coningsby} , [I]_0-i had a presentiment great as was the blessing , that it might lead to unhappiness . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i can answer for the misery of [one]_1199-one , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , in a tone of great despondency . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i feel as if [my]_0-i sun were set . Oh ! why should there be such wretchedness ! Why are there family hatreds and party feuds ! Why am [[I]_0-i the most wretched of [men]_5722-men]_{5060-i the most wretched of men} ! " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i good young friend]_{5062-my good young friend} , [you]_5048-you will live [I]_0-i doubt not to be a very happy one . Happiness is not as [we]_5056-us are apt to fancy entirely dependent on these contingencies . It is the lot of [most men]_{5063-most men} to endure what [you]_5048-you are now suffering , and [they]_{5063-most men} can look back to such conjunctures through the vista of years with calmness . " "_{[5063-most men]} [I]_0-i may see [Edith]_580-edith now ? " "_[580-edith] Frankly , [I]_0-i should say , no . [[My]_0-i daughter]_{5747-my daughter} is in [[her]_{5747-my daughter} room]_{5065-her room} ; [I]_0-i have had some conversation with [her]_{5747-my daughter} . Of course [she]_{5747-my daughter} suffers not less than [yourself]_5048-you . To see [her]_{5747-my daughter} again , will only aggravate woe . [You]_5048-you leave under this roof , [sir]_5702-sir , some sad memories , but no unkind ones . It is not likely that [I]_0-i can serve [you]_5048-you , or that [you]_5048-you may want [my]_0-i aid ; but whatever may be in [my]_0-i power , remember [you]_5048-you may command it — without reserve and without restraint . If [I]_0-i control [myself]_0-i now , it is not because [I]_0-i do not respect [your]_5048-you affliction , but because in the course of [my]_0-i life [I]_0-i have felt too much not to be able to command [my]_0-i feelings . " "_[5048-you] [You]_5048-you never could have felt what [I]_0-i feel now , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , in a tone of anguish . "_[5048-you] [You]_5048-you touch on delicate ground , " said [Millbank]_580-edith , "_[5048-you] yet from [me]_0-i [you]_5048-you may learn to suffer . There was a being once , not less fair than [the peerless girl that [you]_5048-you would fain call [your]_5048-you own]_{5067-the peerless girl that you would fain call your own} , and [her]_{5067-the peerless girl that you would fain call your own} heart was [my]_0-i proud possession . There were no family feuds to baffle [our]_5068-our union , nor was [I]_0-i dependent on anything , but the energies which had already made [me]_0-i flourishing . What happiness was [mine]_0-i ! It was the first dream of [my]_0-i life , and it was the last ; [my]_0-i solitary passion , the memory of which softens [my]_0-i heart . Ah ! [[you]_5048-you dreaming [scholars]_{3920-scholars}]_{5069-you dreaming scholars} , and fine gentlemen who saunter through life , [you]_5048-you think there is no romance in the loves of [a man who lives in the toil and turmoil of business]_{5071-a man who lives in the toil and turmoil of business} . [You]_5048-you are in deep error . Amid [my]_0-i career of travail , there was ever a bright form which animated exertion ; inspired [my]_0-i invention , nerved [my]_0-i energy , and to gain whose heart and life , [I]_0-i first made many of those discoveries and entered into many of those speculations , that have since been the foundation of [my]_0-i wide prosperity . " [Her]_8995-her faith was pledged to [me]_{5072-a young noble} ; [I]_{5072-a young noble} lived upon [her]_8995-her image ; the day was even talked of when [I]_{5072-a young noble} should bear [her]_8995-her to [the home that [I]_{5072-a young noble} had proudly prepared for [her]_8995-her]_{8996-the home that i had proudly prepared for her} . "_{[5072-a young noble]} There came [a young noble]_{5072-a young noble} , [a warrior who had never seen war , glittering with gew - gaws]_{5073-a warrior who had never seen war , glittering with gew - gaws} . [He]_{5072-a young noble} was quartered in [the town where [the mistress of [my]_0-i heart]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} , and who was soon to share [my]_0-i life and [my]_0-i fortunes , resided]_{5074-the town where the mistress of my heart , and who was soon to share my life and my fortunes , resided} . The tale is too bitter not to be brief . [He]_{5072-a young noble} saw [her]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} , [he]_{5072-a young noble} sighed ; [I]_0-i will hope that [he]_{5072-a young noble} loved [her]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} ; [she]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} gave [him]_{5072-a young noble} with rapture the heart which perhaps [she]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} found [she]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} had never given [me]_0-i ; and instead of bearing the name [I]_0-i had once hoped to have called [her]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} by , [she]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} pledged [her]_{5075-the mistress of my heart} faith at the altar to one who like [you]_0-i was called — [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " "_{[5075-the mistress of my heart]} [[My]_0-i mother]_{6806-my mother} ! " "_{[5075-the mistress of my heart]} [You]_0-i see , [I]_0-i too have had [my]_0-i griefs . " "_{[5075-the mistress of my heart]} [Dear sir]_{5077-dear sir} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , rising and taking [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank 's hand , "_{[5077-dear sir]} [I]_0-i am most wretched ; and yet [I]_0-i wish to part from [you]_{5077-dear sir} even with affection . [You]_{5077-dear sir} have explained circumstances that have long perplexed [me]_0-i . A curse [I]_0-i fear is on [[our]_5078-they families]_{5079-our families} . [I]_0-i have not mind enough at this moment even to ponder on [my]_0-i situation . [My]_0-i head is a chaos . [I]_0-i go ; yes , [I]_0-i quit [this [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , where [I]_0-i came to be so happy , where [I]_0-i have been so happy]_{5080-this hellingsley , where i came to be so happy , where i have been so happy} . Nay , let [me]_0-i go , [dear sir]_{5077-dear sir} ! [I]_0-i must be alone , [I]_0-i must try to think . And tell [her]_5082-her — no , tell [her]_5082-her nothing . [God]_477-god will guard over [us]_5078-they ! " Proceeding down [the avenue]_{4505-the avenue} with a rapid and distempered step , [his]_0-i countenance lost as it were in a wild abstraction , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} encountered [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank . [He]_0-i stopped , collected [his]_0-i turbulent thoughts , and throwing on [Oswald]_377-millbank one glance that seemed at the same time to communicate woe and to demand sympathy , flung [himself]_0-i into [his]_377-millbank arms . "_[477-god] [[My]_0-i friend]_{3398-my friend} ! " [he]_0-i exclaimed , and then added in a broken voice , "_[477-god] [I]_0-i need [a friend]_{1206-a friend} . " Then in a hurried , impassioned , and somewhat incoherent strain , leaning on [Oswald]_377-millbank 's arm , as [they]_5078-they walked on together , [he]_0-i poured forth all that had occurred , all of which [he]_0-i had dreamed ; [his]_0-i baffled bliss , [his]_0-i actual despair . Alas ! there was little room for solace , and yet all that earnest affection could inspire and a sagacious brain and a brave spirit were offered for [his]_0-i support , if not [his]_0-i consolation , by [the friend who was devoted to [him]_0-i]_{8998-the friend who was devoted to him} . In the midst of this deep communion , teeming with every thought and sentiment that could enchain and absorb [the spirit of man]_{8999-the spirit of man} , [they]_5078-they came to one of [the park gates of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{9000-the park gates of coningsby} . [Millbank]_377-millbank stopped . The command of [[his]_0-i father]_{953-his father} was peremptory , that [no member of [[his]_0-i family]_{1300-his family}]_{9002-no member of his family} under any circumstances or for any consideration should set [his]_0-i foot on [that domain]_{9004-that domain} . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} had once wished to have seen [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was only too happy in the prospect of escorting [her]_{746-lady wallinger} and [Edith]_580-edith over [the place]_{2634-the place} ; but [Oswald]_377-millbank had then at once put [his]_377-millbank veto on the project , as a thing forbidden ; and which if put in practice [[his]_0-i father]_{953-his father} would never pardon . So it passed off , and now [Oswald]_377-millbank [himself]_377-millbank was at the gates of [that very domain]_{9008-that very domain} with [[his]_377-millbank friend]_{2195-his friend} who was about to enter [them]_{9008-that very domain} , [[his]_377-millbank friend whom [he]_377-millbank might never see again , that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} who from [their]_9011-their boyish days had been the idol of [his]_377-millbank life , whom [he]_377-millbank had lived to see appeal to [his]_377-millbank affections and [his]_377-millbank sympathy , and whom [Oswald]_377-millbank was now going to desert in the midst of [his]_377-millbank lonely and unsolaced woe]_{9010-his friend whom he might never see again , that coningsby who from their boyish days had been the idol of his life , whom he had lived to see appeal to his affections and his sympathy , and whom oswald was now going to desert in the midst of his lonely and unsolaced woe} . "_[477-god] [I]_0-i ought not to enter here , " said [Oswald]_377-millbank holding the hand of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [he]_377-millbank hesitated to advance ; "_[0-i] and yet there are duties more sacred even than obedience to [a father]_{5085-a father} . [I]_0-i can not leave [you]_5086-you thus , [friend of [my]_0-i best heart]_{5087-friend of my best heart} ! " The morning passed away in unceasing yet fruitless speculation on the future . One moment something was to happen , the next nothing could occur . Sometimes a beam of hope flashed over the fancy of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and jumping up from the turf , on which [they]_9011-their were reclining , [he]_377-millbank seemed to exult in [his]_377-millbank renovated energies ; and then this sanguine paroxysm was succeeded by a fit of depression so dark and dejected , that nothing but the presence of [Oswald]_377-millbank seemed to prevent [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} from flinging [himself]_377-millbank into [the waters of [the Darl]_{268-the darl}]_{9012-the waters of the darl} . The day was fast declining , and the inevitable moment of separation was at hand . [Oswald]_377-millbank wished to appear at the dinner table of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} that no suspicion might arise in the mind of [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} of [his]_377-millbank having accompanied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} home . But just as [he]_377-millbank was beginning to mention the necessity of [his]_377-millbank departure , a flash of lightning seemed to transfix the heavens . The sky was very dark ; though studded here and there with dingy sports . [The young men]_{2153-the young men} sprang up at the same time . "_[5088-we] [We]_5088-we had better get out of these trees , " said [Oswald]_377-millbank . "_[5088-we] [We]_5088-we had better get to [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . A clap of thunder that seemed to make [the park]_{7384-the park} quake broke over [their]_{2153-the young men} heads , followed by some thick drops . [The Castle]_{7359-the castle} was close at hand ; [Oswald]_377-millbank had avoided entering [it]_{7359-the castle} ; but the impending storm was so menacing , that hurried on by [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [he]_377-millbank could make no resistance ; and in a few minutes , [the companions]_{9017-the companions} were watching the tempest from the windows of [a room in [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby}]_{9018-a room in coningsby castle} . The forked lightning flashed and scintillated from every quarter of the horizon : the thunder broke over [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} as if [the keep]_{9020-the keep} were rocking with artillery : amid the momentary pauses of the explosion , the rain was heard descending like dissolving water - spouts . Nor was this one of those transient tempests that often agitate the summer . Time advanced , and its fierceness was little mitigated . Sometimes there was a lull , though the violence of the rain never appeared to diminish ; but then as in some pitched fight between [contending hosts]_{9021-contending hosts} , when the fervour of [the field]_{2526-the field} seems for a moment to allay , [fresh squadrons]_{9023-fresh squadrons} arrive and renew the hottest strife , so a low moaning wind that was now at intervals faintly heard , bore up a great reserve of electric vapour , that formed as it were into [field]_9024-field , in [the space between [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} and [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{9025-the space between the castle and hellingsley} , and then discharged its violence on [that fated district]_{9027-that fated district} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Oswald]_377-millbank exchanged looks . "_[5090-you] [You]_5090-you must not think of going [home]_1156-home at present , [[my]_0-i dear fellow]_{2606-my dear fellow} , " said [the first]_{9028-the first} . "_[5090-you] [I]_0-i am sure [[your]_5090-you father]_{5738-your father} would not be displeased . There is [not a being here]_{5094-not a being here} who even knows [you]_5090-you , and if [they]_5095-they did — what then ? " [The servant]_{1146-the servant} entered [the room]_{854-the room} , and inquired whether [the gentlemen]_{2464-the gentlemen} were ready for dinner . "_{[377-millbank]} By all means ; come , [[my]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} , [Millbank]_377-millbank , [I]_0-i feel reckless as the tempest ; let [us]_5097-they drown [our]_5097-they cares in wine ! " [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in fact was exhausted by all the agitation of the day , and all the harassing spectres of the future . [He]_0-i found wine a momentary solace . [He]_0-i ordered [the servants]_{1432-the servants} away , and for a moment felt a degree of wild satisfaction in the company of [the brother of [Edith]_580-edith]_{9033-the brother of edith} . Thus [they]_5097-they sate for a long time , talking only of one subject , and repeating almost the same things , yet [both]_9034-both felt happier in being together . [Oswald]_377-millbank had risen , and opening the window , examined the approaching night . The storm had lulled , though the rain still fell ; in the west was a streak of light . In a quarter of an hour , [he]_377-millbank calculated on departing . As [he]_377-millbank was watching the wind , [he]_377-millbank thought [he]_377-millbank heard the sound of wheels , which reminded [him]_377-millbank of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's promise to lend [him]_377-millbank [a light carriage]_{9035-a light carriage} for [his]_377-millbank return . [They]_5097-they sate down once more ; [they]_5097-they had filled [their]_5097-they glasses for the last time ; to pledge to [their]_5097-they faithful friendship , and the happiness of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Edith]_580-edith ; when the door of [the room]_{854-the room} opened , and there appeared — [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . END OF BOOK VII . It was the heart of the [London]_3-london season , nearly four years ago ; twelve months having almost elapsed since the occurrence of those painful passages at [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} which closed the last book of this history ; and long lines of carriages an hour before midnight , up [the classic mount of St. James]_{9037-the classic mount of st. james} and along [Piccadilly]_{271-piccadilly} , intimated that [the world]_{971-the world} were received at some grand entertainment in [Arlington Street]_{272-arlington street} . It was [the town mansion of [the noble family beneath whose roof at [Beaumanoir]_{18-beaumanoir}]_{9040-the noble family beneath whose roof at beaumanoir} [we]_9041-we have more than once introduced [the reader]_{5892-the reader} , to gain whose courtyard was at this moment the object of]_{9039-the town mansion of the noble family beneath whose roof at beaumanoir we have more than once introduced the reader , to gain whose courtyard was at this moment the object of} [emulous coachmen]_{9043-emulous coachmen} , and to enter whose saloons was to reward the martyr - like patience of [[their]_{9040-the noble family beneath whose roof at beaumanoir} lords]_{9044-their lords} and [ladies]_1303-ladies . [Among [the fortunate]_{9047-the fortunate} , who had already succeeded in bowing to [[their]_{9046-among the fortunate , who had already succeeded in bowing to their hostess} hostess]_{9048-their hostess}]_{9046-among the fortunate , who had already succeeded in bowing to their hostess} , were [two gentlemen , who ensconced in a good position surveyed the scene , and made [their]_{9049-two gentlemen , who ensconced in a good position surveyed the scene , and made their observations on the passing guests} observations on [the passing guests]_{9050-the passing guests}]_{9049-two gentlemen , who ensconced in a good position surveyed the scene , and made their observations on the passing guests} . [They]_{9049-two gentlemen , who ensconced in a good position surveyed the scene , and made their observations on the passing guests} were [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} , who , to judge from [their]_{9049-two gentlemen , who ensconced in a good position surveyed the scene , and made their observations on the passing guests} general air , and the great consideration with which [they]_{9049-two gentlemen , who ensconced in a good position surveyed the scene , and made their observations on the passing guests} were treated by [those who were occasionally in [their]_{9049-two gentlemen , who ensconced in a good position surveyed the scene , and made their observations on the passing guests} vicinity]_{9052-those who were occasionally in their vicinity} , were [personages whose criticism bore authority]_{9053-personages whose criticism bore authority} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , [Jemmy]_784-jemmy , " said [the eldest]_{1267-the eldest} , [a dandy who had dined with [the Regent]_{9056-the regent}]_{9055-a dandy who had dined with the regent} ; but who still was [a dandy]_{3359-a dandy} , and who enjoyed life almost as much as in the days when [Carlton House]_{273-carlton house} occupied [the Terrace which still bears [its]_{273-carlton house} name]_{9058-the terrace which still bears its name} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , [Jemmy]_784-jemmy ; what a load of [young fellows there are]_{5098-young fellows there are} ! Do n't know [their]_{5098-young fellows there are} names at all . Begin to think [fellows]_2025-fellows are younger than [they]_2025-fellows used to be . [Amazing load of young fellows]_{5100-amazing load of young fellows} indeed ! " At this moment [an individual who came under the fortunate designation of [a young fellow]_{9060-a young fellow} ; but whose assured carriage hardly intimated that this was [his]_{9059-an individual who came under the fortunate designation of a young fellow ; but whose assured carriage hardly intimated that this was his first season in london} first season in [London]_3-london]_{9059-an individual who came under the fortunate designation of a young fellow ; but whose assured carriage hardly intimated that this was his first season in london} , came up to the junior of [the two critics]_{9061-the two critics} ; and said , "_{[5100-amazing load of young fellows]} A pretty turn [you]_5101-you played [us]_5102-us yesterday at [Whites ']_{274-whites '} , [Melton]_{562-mr. melton} . [We]_5102-us waited dinner nearly an hour ! " "_[5102-us] [[My]_0-i dear fellow]_{2606-my dear fellow} , [I]_0-i am infinitely sorry ; but [I]_0-i was obliged to go down to [Windsor]_12-windsor , and [I]_0-i missed [the return train]_{5104-the return train} . A good dinner ? Who had [you]_5101-you ? " "_{[5105-a capital party]} [A capital party]_{5105-a capital party} , only [you]_5101-you were wanted . [We]_5102-us had [Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} , and [Vere]_371-vere , and [Jack Tufton]_{785-jack tufton} , and [Spraggs]_786-spraggs . " "_{[786-spraggs]} Was [Spraggs]_786-spraggs rich ? " "_{[786-spraggs]} Was n't [he]_786-spraggs ! [I]_0-i have not done laughing yet . [He]_786-spraggs told [us]_5102-us a story about the little Biron , who was over here last year — [I]_0-i knew [her]_5106-her at [Paris]_27-paris — and an Indian screen . [Killing]_787-killing ! Get [him]_786-spraggs to tell it to [you]_5101-you . The richest thing [you]_5101-you ever heard ! " "_{[786-spraggs]} Who 's [[your]_5101-you friend]_{1773-your friend} ? " inquired [[Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} 's companion]_{9062-mr. melton 's companion} , as [the young man]_{2429-the young man} moved away . "_{[786-spraggs]} [Sir Charles Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . " "_{[362-buckhurst]} A — h ! That is [Sir Charles Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . Glad to have seen [him]_786-spraggs . [They]_5108-they say [he]_786-spraggs is going it . " "_[5108-they] [He]_786-spraggs knows what [he]_786-spraggs is about . " "_{[786-spraggs]} Egad , so [they]_5108-they all do . [A young fellow now of two or three and twenty]_{5109-a young fellow now of two or three and twenty} knows [the world]_{971-the world} as [men]_5722-men used to do after as many years of scrapes . [I]_0-i wonder where there is such a thing as a greenhorn . [Effie Crabs]_{788-effie crabs} says the reason [he]_786-spraggs gives up [[his]_786-spraggs house]_{7437-his house} is , that [he]_786-spraggs has cleaned out [the old generation]_{3913-the old generation} ; and that [the new generation]_{1793-the new generation} would clean [him]_786-spraggs . " "_{[362-buckhurst]} [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} is not in that sort of way : [he]_{362-buckhurst} swears by [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [a younger son of [the Duke]_{860-the duke} , whom [you]_5117-you do n't know]_{5115-a younger son of the duke , whom you do n't know} ; and [young Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; a sort of new set ; new ideas and all that sort of thing . [Beau]_789-beau tells [me]_0-i a good deal about it ; and when [I]_0-i was staying with [the Everinghams]_{701-the everinghams} at [Easter]_275-easter , [they]_{701-the everinghams} were full of it . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had just returned from [his]_{362-buckhurst} travels , and [they]_{701-the everinghams} were quite on [the ' quivive]_{5118-the ' quivive} . ' [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} is one of [their]_{701-the everinghams} set . [I]_0-i do n't know what it is exactly ; but [I]_0-i think [we]_{701-the everinghams} shall hear more of it . " "_[0-i] A sort of Animal Magnetism , or Unknown Tongues , [I]_0-i take it from [your]_5117-you description , " said [[his]_5117-you companion]_{1182-his companion} . "_[5117-you] Well , [I]_0-i do n't know what it is , " said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} ; "_[0-i] but it has got hold of all [the young fellows who have just come out]_{5119-the young fellows who have just come out} . [Beau]_789-beau is a little bit [himself]_789-beau . [I]_0-i had some idea of giving [my]_0-i mind to it ; [they]_{701-the everinghams} made such a fuss about it at [Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} ; but it requires a devilish deal of history [I]_0-i believe , and all that sort of thing . " "_[0-i] Ah ! that 's a bore , " said [[his]_5117-you companion]_{1182-his companion} . "_[0-i] It 's difficult to turn to with a new thing when [you]_5117-you are not in the habit of it . [I]_0-i never could manage charades . " [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} passing by , stopped , "_{[701-the everinghams]} [They]_{701-the everinghams} told [me]_0-i [you]_5117-you had the gout , [Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} ? " [he]_0-i said to [[Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} 's companion]_{9062-mr. melton 's companion} . "_[0-i] So [I]_0-i had ; but [I]_0-i have found out [a fellow who cures the gout instanter]_{5120-a fellow who cures the gout instanter} . [Tom Needham]_{791-tom needham} sent [him]_{5120-a fellow who cures the gout instanter} to [me]_0-i . [A German fellow]_{5121-a german fellow} ; pumice stone pills ; sort of a charm [I]_0-i believe , and all that kind of thing ; [they]_{701-the everinghams} say it rubs the gout out of [you]_5117-you . [I]_0-i sent [him]_{5120-a fellow who cures the gout instanter} to [Luxborough]_{792-luxborough} who was very bad ; cured [him]_{5120-a fellow who cures the gout instanter} directly ; [Luxborough]_{792-luxborough} swears by [him]_{5120-a fellow who cures the gout instanter} . " "_{[792-luxborough]} [Luxborough]_{792-luxborough} believes in [the Millennium]_{793-the millennium} , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} . "_{[792-luxborough]} But here 's a new thing that [Melton]_{562-mr. melton} has been telling [me]_0-i of that all [the world]_{971-the world} is going to believe in , " said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} , "_{[562-mr. melton]} something patronized by [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . " "_{[5123-a very good patroness]} [A very good patroness]_{5123-a very good patroness} , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} . "_{[5123-a very good patroness]} Have [you]_0-i heard anything about it ? " continued [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . "_[0-i] [Young Coningsby]_{794-coningsby} brought it from abroad , did n't [you]_0-i say so , [Jemmy]_784-jemmy ? " "_[0-i] No , no , [[my]_0-i dear fellow]_{2606-my dear fellow} ; it is not at all that sort of thing . " "_[0-i] But [they]_5125-they say it requires a deuced deal of history , " continued [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . "_[5125-they] [One]_1199-one must brush up one 's [Goldsmith]_{795-goldsmith} . [Canterton]_{796-canterton} used to be [the fellow]_{8275-the fellow} for history at [Whites ']_{274-whites '} . [He]_{796-canterton} was always boring one with [William the Conqueror]_{797-william the conqueror} , [Julius Cæsar]_{798-julius cæsar} and all that sort of thing . " "_{[796-canterton]} [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i what , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , looking both sly and solemn , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i should not be surprised if some day or another , [we]_5128-we have a history about [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} and [young Coningsby]_{794-coningsby} . " "_{[794-coningsby]} Poh ! " said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , "_{[794-coningsby]} [he]_{794-coningsby} is engaged to be married to [[her]_{533-lady everingham} sister]_{2360-her sister} , [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . " "_{[449-lady theresa]} The deuce ! " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , "_{[449-lady theresa]} well , [you]_0-i are [a friend of [the family]_{6393-the family}]_{5130-a friend of the family} , and [I]_0-i suppose [you]_0-i know . " "_[0-i] [He]_{794-coningsby} is [a devilish good - looking fellow]_{5132-a devilish good - looking fellow} , [that young Coningsby]_{5133-that young coningsby} , " said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . "_{[5132-a devilish good - looking fellow]} [All the women]_{5134-all the women} are in love with [him]_{794-coningsby} , [they]_{5134-all the women} say . [Lady Eleanor Ducie]_741-helen quite raves about [him]_{794-coningsby} . " "_[741-helen] By the bye , [[his]_{794-coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} has been very unwell , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , looking mysteriously . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i saw [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} [here]_5716-here just now , " said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} . "_[0-i] Oh ! [he]_{794-coningsby} is quite well again , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} . "_{[794-coningsby]} Got an odd story at [Whites ']_{274-whites '} that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was going to separate from [her]_{740-lady monmouth} , " said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} No foundation , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , shaking [his]_{353-mr. ormsby} head . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [They]_5137-they are not going to separate , [I]_0-i believe , " said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i rather think there was a foundation for the rumour . " [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} still shook [his]_{353-mr. ormsby} head . "_[0-i] Well , " continued [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , "_[0-i] all [I]_0-i know is that it was looked upon last winter at [Paris]_27-paris as a settled thing . " "_[0-i] There was some story about [some Hungarian]_{5138-some hungarian} , " said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . "_{[5138-some hungarian]} No , that blew over , " said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} , "_{[799-trautsmandorff]} it was [Trautsmandorff]_{799-trautsmandorff} the row was about . " All this time [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , as [the friend of [Lord]_9068-lord and [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth}]_{9067-the friend of lord and lady monmouth} , remained shaking [his]_{353-mr. ormsby} head ; but as [a member of society , who delighted in small scandal , appropriating the gossip]_{9069-a member of society , who delighted in small scandal , appropriating the gossip} with the greatest avidity . "_{[799-trautsmandorff]} [I]_0-i should think [old Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} was not the sort of fellow who would blow up [a woman]_{1271-a woman} , " said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} Provided [she]_{1271-a woman} would leave [him]_{1271-a woman} quietly , " said [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} . "_{[1271-a woman]} Yes , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} never could live with [a woman]_{1271-a woman} more than two years , " said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , pensively . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} And that [I]_0-i thought at the time rather an objection to [his]_{1271-a woman} marriage . " [We]_9070-we must now briefly revert to what befell [[our]_9070-we hero]_{1558-our hero} after those unhappy occurrences in the midst of whose first woe [we]_9070-we left [him]_{1271-a woman} . The day after the arrival of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} at [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} , [Coningsby]_{794-coningsby} quitted it for [London]_3-london ; and before a week had elapsed had embarked for [Cadiz]_184-cadiz . [He]_{794-coningsby} felt a romantic interest in visiting [the land to which [Edith]_580-edith owed some blood]_{9073-the land to which edith owed some blood} , and in acquiring the language which [he]_{794-coningsby} had often admired as [she]_580-edith spoke it . A favourable opportunity permitted [him]_{794-coningsby} in the autumn to visit [Athens]_65-athens and [the Ægean , which [he]_{794-coningsby} much desired]_{9074-the ægean , which he much desired} . In the pensive beauties of [that delicate land]_{9075-that delicate land} , where perpetual autumn seems to reign , [Coningsby]_{794-coningsby} found solace . There is something in the character of Grecian scenery which blends with the humour of the melancholy and the feelings of the sorrowful . [Coningsby]_{794-coningsby} passed [his]_{794-coningsby} winter at [Rome]_14-rome . The wish of [[his]_{794-coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} had rendered it necessary for [him]_{794-coningsby} to return to [England]_10-england somewhat abruptly . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had not visited [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} native country]_{959-his native country} since [his]_{328-lord monmouth} marriage ; but the period that had elapsed since that event had considerably improved the prospects of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} party]_{6076-his party} . [The majority of the Whig Cabinet in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons}]_{9079-the majority of the whig cabinet in the house of commons} by 1840 had become little more than nominal ; and though it was circulated among [[their]_9081-their friends]_{1115-their friends} , as if from the highest authority that , "_[0-i] one was enough , " there seemed daily a better chance of [their]_9081-their being deprived even of that magical unit . For the first time in the history of [this country]_{5794-this country} since the introduction of the system of Parliamentary Sovereignty , [the Government of [England]_10-england]_{9084-the government of england} depended on the fate of single elections . And indeed by a single vote , it is remarkable to observe , the fate of [the Whig government]_{6521-the whig government} was ultimately decided . This critical state of affairs , duly reported to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , revived [his]_{328-lord monmouth} political passions , and offered [him]_{328-lord monmouth} that excitement which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was ever seeking , and yet for which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} often had to sigh . [The Marquess]_{623-the marquess} too was weary of [Paris]_27-paris . Every day [he]_{623-the marquess} found it more difficult to be amused . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} had lost [her]_{329-coningsby} charm . [He]_{623-the marquess} , from whom nothing could be concealed , perceived that often while [she]_{329-coningsby} elaborately attempted to divert [him]_{623-the marquess} , [her]_{329-coningsby} mind was wandering elsewhere . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was quite superior to all petty jealousy , and the vulgar feelings of [inferior mortals]_{9086-inferior mortals} ; but [his]_{328-lord monmouth} sublime selfishness required devotion . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} had calculated that [a wife]_{9087-a wife} or [a mistress who might be in love with [another man]_{9089-another man} , however powerfully [their]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} interests might prompt [them]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them}]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} , could not be so agreeable and amusing to [[their]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} friends]_{1115-their friends} and [husbands]_{3784-husbands} , as if [they]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} had no such distracting hold upon [their]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} hearts or [their]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} fancy . Latterly at [Paris]_27-paris , while [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} became each day more involved in the vortex of society , where [all admired , and some]_{9092-all admired , and some} adored , [her]_{329-coningsby} , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} fell into the easy habit of dining in [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} private rooms]_{2954-his private rooms} , sometimes tête - à - tête with Villebecque , whose inexhaustible tales and adventures about a kind of society which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had always preferred infinitely to the polished and somewhat insipid circles in which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was born , had rendered [him]_{328-lord monmouth} [the prime favourite of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} great patron]_{9095-his great patron}]_{9094-the prime favourite of his great patron} . Sometimes [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} too brought [a friend]_{1206-a friend} , male or otherwise , whom [he]_{607-villebecque} thought invested with the rare faculty of distraction ; [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} cared not who or what [they]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} were , provided [they]_{9088-a mistress who might be in love with another man , however powerfully their interests might prompt them} were diverting . [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} had written to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at [Rome]_14-rome by [[his]_{607-villebecque} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's desire to beg [him]_{1007-his grandfather} to return to [England]_10-england and meet [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} there . The letter was couched with all the respect and good feeling which [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} really entertained for [him]_{1007-his grandfather} whom [he]_{607-villebecque} addressed ; still a letter on such a subject from [such a person]_{9098-such a person} was not agreeable to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and [his]_{1007-his grandfather} reply to it was direct to [[his]_{607-villebecque} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} ; [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} however had entirely given over writing letters . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had met at [Paris]_27-paris , on [his]_{1007-his grandfather} way to [England]_10-england , [Lord]_9100-lord and [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} ; and [he]_{1007-his grandfather} had returned with [them]_9101-them . This revival of [an old acquaintance]_{9102-an old acquaintance} was both agreeable and fortunate for [[our]_9103-our hero]_{1558-our hero} . The vivacity of [a clever and charming woman]_{9105-a clever and charming woman} pleasantly disturbed the brooding memory of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . There is no mortification however keen , no misery however desperate , which the spirit of [woman]_2314-woman can not in some degree lighten or alleviate . About too to make [his]_{1007-his grandfather} formal entrance into [the great world]_{3779-the great world} , [he]_{1007-his grandfather} could not have secured [a more valuable and accomplished female friend]_{9108-a more valuable and accomplished female friend} . [She]_{9105-a clever and charming woman} gave [him]_{1007-his grandfather} every instruction , every intimation that was necessary ; cleared the social difficulties which in some degree are experienced on [their]_9101-them entrance into [the world]_{971-the world} even by the most highly connected , unless [they]_9101-them have this benign assistance ; planted [him]_{1007-his grandfather} immediately in the position which was expedient ; took care that [he]_{1007-his grandfather} was invited at once to [the right houses]_{9110-the right houses} ; and , with the aid of [[her]_{9105-a clever and charming woman} husband]_{972-her husband} , that [he]_{1007-his grandfather} should become [a member of the right clubs]_{9112-a member of the right clubs} . "_[0-i] And who is to have the blue ribbon , [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} ? " said [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} to [that nobleman]_{9114-that nobleman} , as [he]_{1007-his grandfather} entered and approached to pay [his]_{1007-his grandfather} respects . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} If [I]_0-i were [Melbourne]_{459-melbourne} , [I]_0-i would keep it open , " replied [[his]_0-i Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} . "_[0-i] It is a mistake to give away too quickly . " "_[0-i] But suppose [they]_5141-they go out ? " said [[her]_{6414-the duchess} Grace]_{9116-her grace} . "_[5141-they] Oh ! there is always a last day to clear [the house]_{844-the house} . But [they]_5141-they will be in another year . [The cliff]_{5143-the cliff} will not be sapped before then . [We]_5144-we made a mistake last year about [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} . " "_[5144-we] [I]_0-i know [you]_{317-mr. rigby} always thought so . " "_{[317-mr. rigby]} Quarrels about [women]_2299-women are always a mistake . One should make it a rule to give up to [them]_2299-women , and then [they]_2299-women are sure to give up to [us]_5144-we . " "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [You]_{317-mr. rigby} have no great faith in [our]_5144-we firmness ? " "_{[317-mr. rigby]} Male firmness is very often obstinacy ; [women]_2299-women have always something better , worth all qualities ; [they]_2299-women have tact . " "_[2299-women] A compliment to the sex from so finished [a critic as [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{5148-a critic as lord eskdale} is appreciated . " But at this moment the arrival of [some guests]_{9117-some guests} terminated the conversation , and [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} moved away , and approached a group which [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} was enlightening . "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{1785-my dear} [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} , " [[her]_{533-lady everingham} Ladyship]_{9118-her ladyship} observed , "_[0-i] in politics [we]_5144-we require faith as well as in all other things . " [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} looked rather perplexed ; but possessed of considerable official experience ; having held very high posts , some in [the cabinet]_{6242-the cabinet} , for nearly a quarter of a century ; [he]_{450-lord fitz - booby} was too versed to acknowledge that [he]_{450-lord fitz - booby} had not understood a single word that had been addressed to [him]_{450-lord fitz - booby} for the last ten minutes . [He]_{450-lord fitz - booby} looked on with the same grave , attentive stolidity , occasionally nodding [his]_{450-lord fitz - booby} head , as [he]_{450-lord fitz - booby} was wo nt of yore , when [he]_{450-lord fitz - booby} received a deputation on sugar duties or [joint stock banks]_{9120-joint stock banks} , and when [he]_{450-lord fitz - booby} made , as was [his]_{450-lord fitz - booby} custom when particularly perplexed , an occasional note on a sheet of foolscap paper . "_[0-i] An Opposition in an age of Revolution , " continued [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , "_[0-i] must be founded on principles . It can not depend on mere personal ability and party address taking advantage of circumstances . [You]_5150-you have not enunciated a principle for the last ten years ; and when [you]_5150-you seemed on the point of acceding to power , it was not on a great question of national interest , but a technical dispute respecting the constitution of [an exhausted sugar colony]_{5151-an exhausted sugar colony} . " "_{[5152-a conservative party]} If [you]_5150-you are [a Conservative party]_{5152-a conservative party} , [we]_5144-we wish to know what [you]_5150-you want to conserve , " said [Lord Vere]_371-vere . "_[5150-you] If it had not been for the Whig Abolition of Slavery , " said [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} goaded into repartee , "_[5150-you] [Jamaica]_277-jamaica would not have been [an exhausted sugar colony]_{5151-an exhausted sugar colony} . " "_[5150-you] Then what [you]_5150-you do want to conserve is slavery , " said [Lord Vere]_371-vere . "_[5150-you] No , " said [Lord Fitzbooby]_{800-lord fitzbooby} , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am never for retracing [our]_5144-we steps . " "_[0-i] But will [you]_5150-you advance , will [you]_5150-you move ? And where will [you]_5150-you advance , and how will [you]_5150-you move ? " said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . "_[5150-you] [I]_0-i think [we]_5144-we have had quite enough of advancing , " said [[his]_0-i Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i had no idea [[your]_5150-you Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} was [a member of [the Movement party]_{5156-the movement party}]_{5155-a member of the movement party} , " [he]_0-i added with a sarcastic grin . "_[0-i] But if it were bad , [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} to move where [we]_5144-we are , as [you]_{450-lord fitz - booby} and [[your]_{450-lord fitz - booby} friends]_{1772-your friends} have always maintained , how can [you]_{450-lord fitz - booby} reconcile it to principle to remain [there]_878-there ? " said [Lord Vere]_371-vere . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i would make the best of a bad bargain , " said [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . "_[0-i] With [a Conservative government]_{4438-a conservative government} , a reformed Constitution would be less dangerous . " "_[0-i] Why ? " said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . "_[0-i] What are [your]_{450-lord fitz - booby} distinctive principles that render the peril less ? " [I]_{450-lord fitz - booby} appeal to [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[450-lord fitz - booby]} said [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} , " there is [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} turned quite [a Radical]_{9122-a radical} , [I]_{450-lord fitz - booby} declare . Is not [[your]_{450-lord fitz - booby} Lordship]_{5768-your lordship} of opinion that [the country]_{5717-the country} must be safer with [a Conservative Government]_{4438-a conservative government} than with [a Liberal]_{9126-a liberal} ? "_{[450-lord fitz - booby]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} think [the country]_{5717-the country} is always tolerably secure , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} leaning on the arm of [Mr. Lyle]_{537-mr. lyle} came up at this moment and unconsciously made a diversion in favour of [Lord Fitz - booby]_{450-lord fitz - booby} . " Pray , [Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , " where is [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? "_{[533-lady everingham]} Let [us]_5160-us endeavour to ascertain . It so happened that on this day [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} dined at [Grillion 's]_{278-grillion 's} , at [an University club]_{5161-an university club} , where among [many friends whom [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had not met]_{5162-many friends whom coningsby had not met} for a long time , and among [delightful reminiscences , the unconscious hours]_{5163-delightful reminiscences , the unconscious hours} stole on . It was late when [they]_5164-they quitted [Grillion]_{278-grillion 's} 's , and [[Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's brougham]_{5165-coningsby 's brougham} was detained for a considerable time before [its driver]_{5166-its driver} could insinuate [himself]_{5166-its driver} into the line , which indeed [he]_{5166-its driver} would never have succeeded in doing , had not [he]_{5166-its driver} fortunately come across [the coachman of [the Duke of [Agincourt]_{279-agincourt} , who being of the same politics as [himself]_{5166-its driver} , belonging to [the same club]_{5168-the same club} , and always black - balling [the same men]_{6550-the same men}]_{409-the duke of agincourt}]_{5167-the coachman of the duke of agincourt , who being of the same politics as himself , belonging to the same club , and always black - balling the same men} , let [him]_{5166-its driver} in from a legitimate party feeling ; so [they]_5164-they arrived in [Arlington Street]_{272-arlington street} at a very late hour . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was springing up the staircase , now not so crowded as it had been , and met [a retiring party]_{5170-a retiring party} ; [he]_{5166-its driver} was about to say a passing word to [a gentleman]_{1375-a gentleman} as [he]_{5166-its driver} went by , when suddenly [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} turned deadly pale . [The gentleman]_{863-the gentleman} could hardly be the cause , for it was the gracious and handsome presence of [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} ; [the lady]_{1269-the lady} resting on [his]_{5166-its driver} arm was [Edith]_580-edith . [They]_5164-they moved on while [he]_{5166-its driver} was motionless ; yet [Edith]_580-edith and [himself]_{5166-its driver} had exchanged glances . [His]_{5166-its driver} was one of astonishment ; but what was the expression of [hers]_580-edith ? [She]_580-edith must have recognised [him]_{5166-its driver} before [he]_{5166-its driver} had observed [her]_580-edith . [She]_580-edith was collected — and [she]_580-edith expressed the purpose of [her]_580-edith mind in a distant and haughty recognition . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} remained for a moment stupified ; then suddenly turning back , [he]_{5166-its driver} bounded down [stairs]_6358-stairs , and hurried into [the cloak room]_{5175-the cloak room} . [He]_{5166-its driver} met [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} ; [he]_{5166-its driver} spoke rapidly , [he]_{5166-its driver} held [her]_{746-lady wallinger} hand , did not listen to [her]_{746-lady wallinger} answers , [his]_{5166-its driver} eye wandering about . There were [many persons present]_{5176-many persons present} , at length [he]_{5166-its driver} recognised [Edith]_580-edith enveloped in [her]_580-edith mantle . [He]_{5166-its driver} went forward , [he]_{5166-its driver} looked at [her]_{746-lady wallinger} , as if [he]_{5166-its driver} would have read [her]_{746-lady wallinger} soul ; [he]_{5166-its driver} said something . [She]_{746-lady wallinger} changed colour as [he]_{5166-its driver} addressed [her]_{746-lady wallinger} ; but seemed instantly by an effort to rally and regain [her]_{746-lady wallinger} equanimity ; replied to [his]_{5166-its driver} inquiries with extreme brevity , and [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} 's carriage being announced , moved away with the same slight haughty salute as before , on the arm of [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} . Sadness fell over [the once happy family of [Millbank]_377-millbank]_{5177-the once happy family of millbank} after the departure of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} from [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} . When the first pang was over , [Edith]_580-edith had found some solace in the sympathy of [[her]_580-edith aunt]_{4663-her aunt} , who had always appreciated and admired [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; but it was a sympathy which aspired only to soften sorrow , and not to create hope . But [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , though [she]_{746-lady wallinger} lengthened [her]_{746-lady wallinger} visit for the sake of [[her]_{746-lady wallinger} niece]_{4420-her niece} , in time quitted [them]_5180-them ; and then the name of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was never heard by [Edith]_580-edith . [[Her]_580-edith brother]_{7224-her brother} , shortly after the sorrowful and abrupt departure of [[his]_{7224-her brother} friend]_{2195-his friend} , had gone to [the factories where [he]_{7224-her brother} remained , and of which in future , it was intended that [he]_{7224-her brother} should assume the principal direction]_{5183-the factories where he remained , and of which in future , it was intended that he should assume the principal direction} . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank [himself]_377-millbank , sustained at first by [the society of [[his]_377-millbank friend]_{2195-his friend} [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} to whom [he]_377-millbank was attached , and occupied with daily reports from [his]_377-millbank establishments and the transaction of the affairs of [[his]_377-millbank numerous and busy constituents]_{5186-his numerous and busy constituents}]_{5184-the society of his friend sir joseph to whom he was attached , and occupied with daily reports from his establishments and the transaction of the affairs of his numerous and busy constituents} , was for awhile scarcely conscious of the alteration which had taken place in the demeanour of [[his]_377-millbank daughter]_{7220-his daughter} . But when [they]_5188-they were once more alone together , it was impossible any longer to be blind to the great change . That happy and equable gaiety of spirit , which seemed to spring from an innocent enjoyment of existence , and which had ever distinguished [Edith]_580-edith , was wanting . [Her]_580-edith sunny glance was gone . [She]_580-edith was not indeed always moody and dispirited , but [she]_580-edith was fitful , unequal in [her]_580-edith tone . That temper whose sweetness had been a domestic proverb , had become a little uncertain . Not that [her]_580-edith affection for [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} was diminished , but there were snatches of unusual irritability which momentarily escaped [her]_580-edith , followed by bursts of tenderness that were the creatures of compunction . And often after some hasty word , [she]_580-edith would throw [her]_580-edith arms round [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} 's neck with the fondness of remorse . [She]_580-edith pursued [her]_580-edith usual avocations , for [she]_580-edith had really too well regulated a mind , [she]_580-edith was in truth [a woman of too strong an intellect , to neglect any source of occupation and distraction]_{5191-a woman of too strong an intellect , to neglect any source of occupation and distraction} . [Her]_580-edith flowers , [her]_580-edith pencil , and [her]_580-edith books , supplied [her]_580-edith with these ; and music soothed and at times beguiled [her]_580-edith agitated thoughts . But there was no joy in [the house]_{844-the house} , and in time [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank felt it . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank was vexed , irritated , grieved . [Edith]_580-edith , [[his]_377-millbank Edith]_{5193-his edith} , the pride and delight of [his]_377-millbank existence , who had been to [him]_377-millbank only [a source of exultation and felicity]_{5194-a source of exultation and felicity} , was no longer happy , was perhaps pining away ; and there was the appearance , the unjust appearance that [he]_{1546-her father} , [[her]_580-edith fond father]_{5195-her fond father} , was the cause and occasion of all this wretchedness . It would appear that the name of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to which [he]_377-millbank now owed a great debt of gratitude was still doomed to bear [him]_377-millbank mortification and misery . Truly had [the young man]_{2429-the young man} said that there was a curse upon [[their]_5197-their two families]_{5198-their two families} . And yet on reflection it still seemed to [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank that [he]_377-millbank had acted with as much wisdom and real kindness , as decision . How otherwise was [he]_377-millbank to have acted ? The union was impossible ; the speedier [their]_5197-their separation therefore , clearly the better . Unfortunate indeed had been [his]_377-millbank absence from [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} ; unquestionably [his]_377-millbank presence might have prevented the catastrophe . [Oswald]_377-millbank should have hindered all this . And yet [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank could not shut [his]_377-millbank eyes to the devotion of [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [He]_377-millbank felt [he]_377-millbank could count on no assistance in this respect from that quarter . Yet how hard upon [him]_377-millbank that [he]_377-millbank should seem to figure as [a despot]_{5200-a despot} or [a tyrant to [[his]_377-millbank own children]_{7363-his own children} whom [he]_377-millbank loved , when [he]_377-millbank had absolutely acted in an inevitable manner]_{5201-a tyrant to his own children whom he loved , when he had absolutely acted in an inevitable manner} . [Edith]_580-edith seemed sad , [Oswald]_377-millbank sullen , all was changed . All the objects for which [this clear - headed , strong - minded , kind - hearted man]_{5203-this clear - headed , strong - minded , kind - hearted man} had been working all [his]_377-millbank life , seemed to be frustrated . And why ? Because [a young man]_{6100-a young man} had made love to [[his]_{6100-a young man} daughter]_{7220-his daughter} , who was really in no manner entitled to do so . As the autumn drew on , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank found [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , under existing circumstances , extremely wearisome ; and [he]_377-millbank proposed to [[his]_377-millbank daughter]_{7220-his daughter} that [they]_5207-their should pay a visit to [[their]_5207-their earlier home]_{5208-their earlier home} . [Edith]_580-edith assented without difficulty , but without interest . And yet , as [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank immediately perceived , the change was a very judicious one ; for certainly the spirits of [Edith]_580-edith seemed to improve very soon after [her]_580-edith return to [[their]_5207-their valley]_{5209-their valley} . There were more objects of interest : change too is always beneficial . If [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank had been aware that [Oswald]_377-millbank had received a letter from [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , written before [he]_377-millbank quitted [Spain]_179-spain , perhaps [he]_377-millbank might have recognised a more satisfactory reason for the transient liveliness of [[his]_377-millbank daughter]_{7220-his daughter} which had so greatly gratified [him]_377-millbank . About a month after Christmas , the meeting of Parliament summoned [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank up to [London]_3-london ; and [he]_377-millbank had wished [Edith]_580-edith to accompany [him]_377-millbank . But [London]_3-london in February to [Edith]_580-edith , without [friends]_1081-friends or connexions , [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} always occupied and absent from [her]_580-edith day and night , seemed to [them]_5213-them all on reflection , to be a life not very conducive to health or cheerfulness , and therefore [she]_580-edith remained with [[her]_580-edith brother]_{7224-her brother} . [Oswald]_377-millbank had heard from [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} again from [Rome]_14-rome ; but at the period [he]_377-millbank wrote [he]_377-millbank did not anticipate [his]_377-millbank return to [England]_10-england . [His]_377-millbank tone was affectionate , but dispirited . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} went up to [London]_3-london after Easter for the season , and [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , now that there was [a constant companion for [[his]_377-millbank daughter]_{7220-his daughter}]_{5215-a constant companion for his daughter} , took [a house]_{7031-a house} and carried [Edith]_580-edith back with [him]_377-millbank to [London]_3-london . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} who had great wealth and great tact , had obtained by degrees a not inconsiderable position in society . [She]_{746-lady wallinger} had [a very fine house]_{5218-a very fine house} in a very fashionable situation , and gave profuse entertainments . [The Whigs]_{905-the whigs} were under great obligations to [[her]_{746-lady wallinger} husband]_{972-her husband} , and [the great Whig ladies]_{5221-the great whig ladies} were gratified to find [[[his]_{972-her husband} wife]_{1760-his wife} a polished and pleasing person to whom [they]_{5221-the great whig ladies} could be very courteous without any annoyance . So that [Edith]_580-edith , under the auspices of [[her]_580-edith aunt]_{4663-her aunt} , found [herself]_580-edith at once in circles which otherwise [she]_580-edith might not easily have entered , but which [her]_580-edith beauty , grace , and experience of [the most refined society of [the continent]_{6435-the continent}]_{5225-the most refined society of the continent}]_{5223-his wife a polished and pleasing person to whom they could be very courteous without any annoyance . so that edith , under the auspices of her aunt , found herself at once in circles which otherwise she might not easily have entered , but which her beauty , grace , and experience of the most refined society of the continent} qualified [her]_580-edith to shine in . One evening [they]_5227-their met [the Marquess of Beaumanoir]_{623-the marquess} , [[their]_5227-their friend of [Rome]_14-rome and [Paris]_27-paris]_{5228-their friend of rome and paris} , and [an admirer of [Edith]_580-edith , who from that time was seldom from [their]_5227-their side]_{5229-an admirer of edith , who from that time was seldom from their side} . [[His]_{5229-an admirer of edith , who from that time was seldom from their side} mother]_{998-his mother} , [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , immediately called both on [the Millbanks]_{768-the millbanks} and [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} ; glad , not only to please [[her]_{6414-the duchess} son]_{5232-her son} , but to express that consideration for [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank which [the Duke]_{860-the duke} always wished to show . It was however of no use : nothing would induce [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank ever to enter what [he]_377-millbank called [aristocratic society]_{5234-aristocratic society} . [He]_377-millbank liked [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} ; never paired off ; never missed a moment of it ; worked at committees all the morning , listened attentively to debates all the night ; always dined at [Bellamy 's]_{280-bellamy 's} when there was [a house]_{7031-a house} ; and when there was not , liked dining at [the Goldsmith 's Compány]_{281-the goldsmith 's compány} , [the Russia Company]_{282-the russia company} , great Emigration banquets , and other joint - stock festivities . That was [his]_377-millbank idea of rational society ; business and pleasure combined ; a good dinner , and good speeches afterwards . [Edith]_580-edith was aware that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had returned to [England]_10-england , for [[her]_580-edith brother]_{7224-her brother} had heard from [him]_377-millbank on [his]_377-millbank arrival ; but [Oswald]_377-millbank had not heard since . A season in [London]_3-london only represented in the mind of [Edith]_580-edith the chance , perhaps the certainty , of meeting [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} again ; of communing together over the catastrophe of last summer ; of soothing and solacing [each other]_{1752-each other} 's unhappiness , and perhaps , with the sanguine imagination of youth foreseeing a more felicitous future . [She]_580-edith had been nearly a fortnight in [town]_1088-town , and though moving frequently in the same circles as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [they]_5240-they had not yet met . It was one of those results which could rarely occur ; but even chance enters too frequently in the league against [lovers]_8970-lovers . The invitation to the assembly at [— House]_{283-— house} was therefore peculiarly gratifying to [Edith]_580-edith , since [she]_580-edith could scarcely doubt that if [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} were in [town]_1088-town , which [her]_580-edith casual inquiries of [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} induced [her]_580-edith to believe was the case , that [he]_377-millbank would be present . Never therefore had [she]_580-edith repaired to an assembly with such a fluttering spirit : and yet there was a fascinating anxiety about it that bewilders the young heart . In vain [Edith]_580-edith surveyed [the rooms]_{8408-the rooms} to catch the form of that being , whom for a moment [she]_580-edith had never ceased to cherish and muse over . [He]_377-millbank was not [there]_878-there ; and at the very moment when disappointed and mortified [she]_580-edith most required solace , [she]_580-edith learned from [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} that [Lady Theresa Sydney]_{449-lady theresa} , whom [she]_580-edith chanced to admire , was going to be married , and to [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . What a revelation ! [His]_377-millbank silence , perhaps [his]_377-millbank shunning , of [her]_580-edith were no longer inexplicable . What a return for all [her]_580-edith romantic devotion in [her]_580-edith sad solitude at [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} ! Was this the end of [their]_5245-their twilight rambles , and the sweet pathos of [their]_5245-their mutual loves ! There seemed to be no truth in [man]_1251-man , no joy in life ! All the feelings that [she]_580-edith had so generously lavished , all returned upon [herself]_580-edith . [She]_580-edith could have burst into a passion of tears and buried [herself]_580-edith in [a cloister]_{5247-a cloister} . Instead of that , civilisation made [her]_580-edith listen with a serene though tortured countenance ; but as soon as it was in [her]_580-edith power , pleading a head - ache to [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , [she]_580-edith effected , or thought [she]_580-edith had effected [her]_580-edith escape from a scene which harrowed [her]_580-edith heart . As for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [he]_5248-his passed a sleepless night ; agitated by the unexpected presence of [Edith]_580-edith and distracted by the manner in which [she]_580-edith had received [him]_5248-his . To say that [her]_580-edith appearance had revived all [his]_5248-his passionate affection for [her]_580-edith would convey an unjust impression of the nature of [his]_5248-his feelings . [His]_5248-his affection had never for a moment swerved ; it was profound and firm . But unquestionably this sudden vision had brought in startling and more vivid colours before [him]_5248-his the relations that subsisted between [them]_5249-them . There was [the being whom [he]_5248-his loved and who loved [him]_5248-his]_{5250-the being whom he loved and who loved him} ; and whatever were the barriers which the circumstances of life placed against [their]_5249-them union , [they]_5249-them were [partakers of the solemn sacrament of an unpolluted heart]_{5251-partakers of the solemn sacrament of an unpolluted heart} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [we]_5252-we have mentioned had signified [his]_5248-his return to [England]_10-england to [Oswald]_377-millbank : [he]_5248-his had hitherto omitted to write again ; not because [his]_5248-his spirit faultered , but [he]_5248-his was wearied of whispering hope without foundation , and mourning over [his]_5248-his chagrined fortunes . Once more in [England]_10-england ; once more placed in communication with [[his]_5248-his grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} [he]_5248-his felt with increased conviction the difficulties which surrounded [him]_5248-his . [The society of [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} and [[her]_{533-lady everingham} sister]_{2360-her sister} who had been at the same time [[her]_{533-lady everingham} visitor]_{3038-her visitor}]_{5254-the society of lady everingham and her sister who had been at the same time her visitor} , had been a relaxation , and a beneficial one to [a mind suffering too much from the tension of one idea]_{5257-a mind suffering too much from the tension of one idea} . But [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had treated the matrimonial project of [[his]_5248-his gayminded hostess]_{5258-his gayminded hostess} with the courteous levity in which [he]_5248-his believed it had at first half originated . [He]_5248-his admired and liked [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} ; but there was a reason why [he]_5248-his could not marry [her]_{449-lady theresa} , even had [his]_5248-his own heart not been absorbed by one of those passions from which [men of deep and earnest character]_{5259-men of deep and earnest character} never emancipate [themselves]_{5259-men of deep and earnest character} . After musing and meditating again and again over everything that had occurred , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} fell asleep when the morning had far advanced , resolved to rise when a little refreshed and find out [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , who , [he]_5248-his felt sure , would receive [him]_5248-his with kindness . Yet it was fated that this step should not be taken , for while [he]_5248-his was at breakfast , [[his]_5248-his servant]_{5260-his servant} brought [him]_5248-his a letter from [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , apprising [him]_5248-his that [[his]_5248-his grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} wished to see [him]_5248-his as soon as possible on urgent business . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was sitting in [the same dressing - room in which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was first introduced to [the reader]_{5892-the reader}]_{5262-the same dressing - room in which he was first introduced to the reader} ; on the table were several packets of papers that were open and in course of reference ; and [he]_{328-lord monmouth} dictated [his]_{328-lord monmouth} observations to [Monsieur Villebecque]_{802-villebecque} who was writing at [his]_{802-villebecque} left hand . Thus were [they]_5264-they occupied , when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was ushered into [the room]_{854-the room} . " [You]_{329-coningsby} see , [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " that [I]_{328-lord monmouth} am much occupied to - day , yet the business on which [I]_{328-lord monmouth} wish to communicate with [you]_{337-henry sydney} is so pressing that it could not be postponed . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [He]_{328-lord monmouth} made a sign to [Villebecque]_{802-villebecque} , and [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} secretary]_{5266-his secretary} instantly retired . " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} was right in pressing [your]_{1136-his grandson} return to [England]_10-england , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} continued [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} to [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} , a little anxious as to the impending communication which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} could not in any way anticipate . " These are not times when [young men]_{9128-young men} should be out of sight . [Your]_{1136-his grandson} public career will commence immediately . [The Government]_{284-the government} have resolved on a dissolution . [My]_{328-lord monmouth} information is from the highest quarter . [You]_{1136-his grandson} may be astonished , but it is a fact . [They]_{284-the government} are going to dissolve [[their]_{284-the government} own [House of Commons]_{31-the house of commons}]_{9129-their own house of commons} . Notwithstanding this and [the Queen]_{7301-the queen} 's name , [we]_9131-we can beat [them]_{284-the government} ; but the race requires the finest jockeying . [We]_9131-we ca n't give a point . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole has been here to [me]_{328-lord monmouth} about [Darlford]_157-darlford ; [he]_322-tadpole came specially with a message , [I]_{328-lord monmouth} may say an appeal , from one to whom [I]_{328-lord monmouth} can refuse nothing ; [the Government]_{284-the government} count on the seat , though with the new Registration ' tis nearly a tie . If [we]_9131-we had [a good candidate]_{9132-a good candidate} [we]_9131-we could win . But [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} wo n't do . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} is too much of [the old clique]_{9133-the old clique} ; used up ; [a hack]_{9134-a hack} ; besides a beaten horse . [We]_9131-we are assured the name of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would be [a host]_{2853-a host} ; there is a considerable section who support [the present fellow]_{9136-the present fellow} , who will not vote against [a Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [They]_9137-they have thought of [you]_9138-you as [the fit person]_{9139-the fit person} , and [I]_{328-lord monmouth} have approved of the suggestion . [You]_9138-you will therefore be [the candidate for [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{9140-the candidate for darlford} with [my]_{328-lord monmouth} entire sanction and support , and [I]_{328-lord monmouth} have no doubt [you]_9138-you will be successful . [You]_9138-you may be sure [I]_{328-lord monmouth} shall spare nothing : and it will be very gratifying to [me]_{328-lord monmouth} , after being robbed of all [[our]_9141-our boroughs]_{9142-our boroughs} , that [the only Coningsby who cares to enter Parliament]_{9143-the only coningsby who cares to enter parliament} , should nevertheless be able to do so as early as [I]_{328-lord monmouth} could fairly desire . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [the rival of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank on the hustings of [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{5268-the rival of mr. millbank on the hustings of darlford} ! Vanquished or victorious , equally a catastrophe ! The fierce passions , the gross insults , the hot blood and the cool lies , the ruffianism and the ribaldry , perhaps the domestic discomfiture and mortification , which [he]_377-millbank was about to be the means of bringing on the roof [he]_377-millbank loved best in [the world]_{971-the world} , occurred to [him]_377-millbank with anguish . The countenance of [Edith]_580-edith haughty and mournful as last night rose to [him]_377-millbank again . [He]_377-millbank saw [her]_580-edith canvassing for [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} and against [him]_377-millbank . Madness ! And for what was [he]_377-millbank to make this terrible and costly sacrifice ? For [his]_377-millbank ambition ? Not even for that Divinity or [Dæmon]_286-dæmon for which [we]_5271-we all immolate so much ! Mighty ambition forsooth to succeed to [the Rigbys]_{437-the rigbys} ! To enter [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} [a slave]_{6605-a slave} and a tool ; to move according to instructions , and to labour for the low designs of [petty spirits]_{5274-petty spirits} ; without even the consolation of being [a dupe]_{5275-a dupe} . What sympathy could there exist between [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [the " great Conservative party]_{9144-the " great conservative party} , "_{[6605-a slave]} that for ten years in an age of revolution had never promulgated a principle ; whose only intelligible and consistent policy seemed to be an attempt , very grateful of course to the feelings of [an English Royalist]_{5276-an english royalist} , to revive Irish Puritanism ; who when in power in 1835 had used that power only to evince [their]_5277-their utter ignorance of Church principles ; and who were at this moment , when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was formally solicited to join [their]_5277-their ranks , in open insurrection against the prerogatives of [the English Monarchy]_{4945-the english monarchy} . " Do [you]_{329-coningsby} anticipate then an immediate Dissolution , [sir]_5702-sir ? "_{[329-coningsby]} inquired [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} after a moment 's pause . " [We]_5271-we must anticipate it ; though [I]_{329-coningsby} think it doubtful . It may be next month ; it may be in the autumn ; [they]_5277-their may tide over another year as [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} thinks , and [his]_{317-mr. rigby} opinion always weighs with [me]_{329-coningsby} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} is very safe . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole believes they will dissolve at once . But whether [they]_5277-their dissolve now , or in a month 's time , or in the autumn , or next year , [our]_5271-we course is clear . [We]_5271-we must declare [our]_5271-we intentions immediately . [We]_5271-we must hoist [our]_5271-we flag . Monday next , there is a great Conservative dinner at [Darlford]_157-darlford . [You]_{329-coningsby} must attend it ; that will be the finest opportunity in [the world]_{971-the world} for [you]_{329-coningsby} to announce [yourself]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Do n't [you]_{328-lord monmouth} think , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " that such an announcement would be rather premature ? It is in fact embarking in a contest which may last a year ; perhaps more . "_{[329-coningsby]} " What [you]_{329-coningsby} say is very true , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; " no doubt it is very troublesome ; very disgusting ; any canvassing is . But [we]_5271-we must take things as [we]_5271-we find them . [You]_{329-coningsby} can not get into [Parliament]_{71-the parliament} now in the good old gentlemanly way ; and [we]_5271-we ought to be thankful that this interest has been fostered for [our]_5271-we purpose . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} looked on the carpet , cleared [his]_5279-his throat as if about to speak , and then gave something like a sigh . " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} think [you]_{329-coningsby} had better be off the day after to - morrow , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} have sent instructions to [the steward]_{7952-the steward} to do all [he]_{7952-the steward} can in so short a time , for [I]_{328-lord monmouth} wish [you]_{329-coningsby} to entertain [the principal people]_{9149-the principal people} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [You]_{328-lord monmouth} are most kind , [you]_{328-lord monmouth} are always most kind to [me]_{329-coningsby} , [dear sir]_{5077-dear sir} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in a hesitating tone , and with an air of great embarrassment ; " but , in truth , [I]_{329-coningsby} have no wish to enter [Parliament]_{71-the parliament} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " What ? "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} feel that [I]_{329-coningsby} am not yet sufficiently prepared for so great a responsibility as a seat in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Responsibility ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} smiling . " What responsibility is there ! How can [any one]_{875-any one} have a more agreeable seat ! [The only person to whom [you]_{329-coningsby} are responsible]_{9153-the only person to whom you are responsible} is [[your]_{329-coningsby} own relation]_{9154-your own relation} , who brings [you]_{329-coningsby} in . And [I]_{328-lord monmouth} do n't suppose there can be any difference on any point between [us]_9155-us . [You]_{329-coningsby} are certainly still young ; but [I]_{328-lord monmouth} was younger by nearly two years when [I]_{328-lord monmouth} first went in ; and [I]_{328-lord monmouth} found no difficulty . There can be no difficulty . All [you]_{329-coningsby} have got to do is to vote with [[your]_{329-coningsby} party]_{9156-your party} . As for speaking , if [you]_{329-coningsby} have a talent that way ; take [my]_{328-lord monmouth} advice ; do n't be in a hurry . Learn to know [the house]_{844-the house} ; learn [the house]_{844-the house} to know [you]_{329-coningsby} . If [a man]_{1198-a man} be discreet , [he]_{1198-a man} can not enter Parliament too soon . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " It is not exactly that , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Then what is it , [[my]_{329-coningsby} dear]_{1785-my dear} [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} ? [You]_{337-henry sydney} see to - day [I]_{329-coningsby} have much to do ; yet as [your]_{337-henry sydney} business is pressing , [I]_{329-coningsby} would not postpone seeing [you]_{337-henry sydney} an hour . [I]_{329-coningsby} thought [you]_{337-henry sydney} would have been very much gratified . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [You]_5702-sir mentioned that [I]_{329-coningsby} had nothing to do but to vote with [my]_{329-coningsby} party , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[329-coningsby]} replied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [You]_5702-sir mean of course by that term what is understood by [the Conservative Party]_{287-the conservative party} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " Of course ; [[our]_9163-our friends]_{6020-our friends} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} am sorry , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , rather pale , but speaking with firmness , " [I]_{329-coningsby} am sorry that [I]_{329-coningsby} could not support [the Conservative party]_{7267-the conservative party} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " By — "_{[328-lord monmouth]} exclaimed [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , starting in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} chair , " [some woman]_{9166-some woman} has got hold of [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , and made [him]_{328-lord monmouth} [a Whig]_{2394-a whig} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " No , [[my]_{329-coningsby} dear grandfather]_{9168-my dear grandfather} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , scarcely able to repress a smile , serious as the interview was becoming , " nothing of the kind , [I]_{329-coningsby} assure [you]_{9168-my dear grandfather} . [No person]_{9169-no person} can be more Anti - Whig . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} do n't know what [you]_{329-coningsby} are driving at , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , in a hard , dry tone . " [I]_{329-coningsby} wish to be frank , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " and am very sensible of [your]_5702-sir goodness in permitting [me]_{329-coningsby} to speak to [you]_5702-sir on the subject . What [I]_{329-coningsby} mean to say is , that [I]_{329-coningsby} have for a long time looked upon [the Conservative party]_{7267-the conservative party} as a body who have betrayed [their]_{7267-the conservative party} trust ; more from ignorance [I]_{329-coningsby} admit than from design ; yet clearly a body of [individuals totally unequal to the exigencies of the epoch]_{9173-individuals totally unequal to the exigencies of the epoch} ; and indeed unconscious of its real character . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} mean giving up [those Irish corporations]_{9174-those irish corporations} ? "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " Well , between [ourselves]_9175-we , [I]_{328-lord monmouth} am quite of the same opinion . But [we]_9175-we must mount higher ; [we]_9175-we must go to—28 for the real mischief . But what is the use of lamenting the past ? [Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} is [the only man]_{1856-the only man} ; suited to the times and all that,—at least [we]_9175-we must say so , and try to believe so ; [we]_9175-we ca n't go back . And it is [our]_9175-we own fault that [we]_9175-we have let the chief power out of the hands of [[our]_9175-we own order]_{9177-our own order} . It was never thought of in the time of [[your]_{329-coningsby} great - grandfather]_{9178-your great - grandfather} , [sir]_5702-sir . And if [a Commoner]_{9180-a commoner} were for a season permitted to be [the nominal Premier to do the detail]_{9181-the nominal premier to do the detail} , there was always [a secret Committee of [great 1688 Nobles]_{9183-great 1688 nobles}]_{9182-a secret committee of great 1688 nobles} to give [him]_{9180-a commoner} [his]_{9180-a commoner} instructions . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} should be very sorry to see [secret Committees of [great 1688 Nobles]_{9183-great 1688 nobles}]_{9184-secret committees of great 1688 nobles} again , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " Then what the devil do [you]_{328-lord monmouth} want to see ? "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " Political Faith , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " instead of Political Infidelity . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Hem ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . " Before [I]_{329-coningsby} support Conservative principles , "_{[329-coningsby]} continued [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " [I]_{329-coningsby} merely wish to be informed what those principles aim to conserve . It would not appear to be the Prerogative of [the Crown]_{6654-the crown} , since the principal portion of a Conservative oration now is an invective against a late royal act which [they]_{6654-the crown} describe as a Bed - chamber plot . Is it the Church which [they]_{6654-the crown} wish to conserve ? What is a threatened Appropriation Clause against an actual Church Commission in the hands of [Parliamentary Laymen]_{9187-parliamentary laymen} ? Could [the Long Parliament]_{288-the long parliament} have done worse ? Well then , if it 's neither the Crown nor the Church whose rights and privileges [this Conservative party]_{9188-this conservative party} propose to vindicate , is it [[your]_9189-you House]_{283-— house} , [the House of Lords , whose powers [they]_{6654-the crown} are prepared to uphold]_{9190-the house of lords , whose powers they are prepared to uphold} ? Is it not notorious that [the very man whom [you]_9189-you have elected as [[your]_9189-you leader in [that House]_{6934-that house}]_{9192-your leader in that house}]_{9191-the very man whom you have elected as your leader in that house} , declares among [[his]_{9191-the very man whom you have elected as your leader in that house} Conservative adherents]_{9194-his conservative adherents} , that henceforth [the very Assembly that used to furnish [those Committees of great Revolution Nobles]_{9196-those committees of great revolution nobles} that [you]_9189-you mention]_{9195-the very assembly that used to furnish those committees of great revolution nobles that you mention} , is to initiate nothing ; and without a struggle is to subside into that undisturbed repose which resembles the Imperial tranquillity that secured the frontiers by paying tribute . "_{[329-coningsby]} " All this is vastly fine , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} ; " but [I]_{328-lord monmouth} see no means by which [I]_{328-lord monmouth} can attain [my]_{328-lord monmouth} object but by supporting [Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} . After all , what is the end of all parties and all politics ? To gain [your]_9189-you object . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} want to turn [our]_9197-our coronet into a Ducal one , and to get [[your]_9189-you grandmother]_{9198-your grandmother} 's barony called out of abeyance in [your]_9189-you favour . It is impossible that [Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} can refuse [me]_{328-lord monmouth} . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} have already purchased an ample estate with the view of entailing it on [you]_9189-you and [your]_9189-you issue . [You]_9189-you will make a conderable alliance ; [you]_9189-you may marry if [you]_9189-you please [Lady Theresa Sydney]_{449-lady theresa} . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} hear the report with pleasure . Count on [my]_{328-lord monmouth} at once entering into any arrangement conducive to [your]_9189-you happiness . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [[My]_{329-coningsby} dear grandfather]_{9168-my dear grandfather} , [you]_{9168-my dear grandfather} have ever been to [me]_{329-coningsby} only too kind and generous . "_{[329-coningsby]} " To whom should [I]_{328-lord monmouth} be kind but to [you]_9189-you ; [my]_{328-lord monmouth} own blood that has never crossed [me]_{328-lord monmouth} , and of whom [I]_{328-lord monmouth} have reason to be proud . Yes , [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} , it gratifies [me]_{328-lord monmouth} to hear [you]_9189-you admired and learn [your]_9189-you success . All [I]_{328-lord monmouth} want now is to see [you]_9189-you in [Parliament]_{1021-parliament} . [A man]_{1198-a man} should be in Parliament early . There is a sort of stiffness about [every man]_{6081-every man} , no matter what may be [his]_{6081-every man} talents , who enters Parliament late in life ; and now fortunately the occasion offers . [You]_9189-you will go down on Friday ; feed [the notabilities]_{9203-the notabilities} well ; speak out ; praise [Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} ; [abuse O'Connell]_{803-abuse o'connell} and [the ladies of the Bed - chamber]_{9204-the ladies of the bed - chamber} ; anathematise [all waverers]_{9205-all waverers} ; say a good deal about [Ireland]_70-ireland ; stick to the Irish Registration Bill , that 's a good card ; and above all , [[my]_{328-lord monmouth} dear]_{1785-my dear} [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} , do n't spare that fellow [Millbank]_580-edith . Remember in turning [him]_{367-sir robert peel} out [you]_9189-you not only gain a vote for the Conservative Cause and [[our]_9207-our coronet]_{9208-our coronet} , but [you]_9189-you crush [[my]_{328-lord monmouth} foe]_{9209-my foe} . Spare nothing for that object ; [I]_{328-lord monmouth} count on [you]_9189-you , [boy]_9210-boy . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} should grieve to be backward in anything that concerned [your]_9189-you interest or [your]_9189-you honour , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with an air of great embarrassment . " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} am sure [you]_9189-you would , [I]_{328-lord monmouth} am sure [you]_9189-you would , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , in a tone of some kindness . " And [I]_{329-coningsby} feel at this moment , "_{[329-coningsby]} continued [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " that there is no personal sacrifice which [I]_{329-coningsby} am not prepared to make for [them]_9212-them , except one . [My]_{329-coningsby} interests , [my]_{329-coningsby} affections , they should not be placed in the balance , if [yours]_9189-you , [sir]_5702-sir , were at stake , though there are circumstances which might involve [me]_{329-coningsby} in a position of as much mental distress as [a man]_{1198-a man} could well endure ; but [I]_{329-coningsby} claim for [my]_{329-coningsby} convictions , [[my]_{329-coningsby} dear grandfather]_{9168-my dear grandfather} , a generous tolerance . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} ca n't follow [you]_5702-sir , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} again in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} hard tone . " [Our]_9217-our interests are inseparable , and therefore there can never be any sacrifice of conduct on [your]_5702-sir part . What [you]_5702-sir mean by sacrifice of affections [I]_{328-lord monmouth} do n't comprehend ; but as for [your]_5702-sir opinions , [you]_5702-sir have no business to have any other than those [I]_{328-lord monmouth} uphold . [You]_5702-sir are too young to form opinions . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} am sure [I]_{329-coningsby} wish to express them with no unbecoming confidence ; "_{[329-coningsby]} replied [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; " [I]_{329-coningsby} have never intruded them on [your]_5702-sir ear before ; but this being an occasion , when [you]_5702-sir [yourself]_5702-sir said , [sir]_5702-sir , [I]_{329-coningsby} was about to commence [my]_{329-coningsby} public career , [I]_{329-coningsby} confess [I]_{329-coningsby} thought it was [my]_{329-coningsby} duty to be frank ; [I]_{329-coningsby} would not entail on [myself]_{329-coningsby} long years of mortification by one of those ill - considered entrances into political life which [so many public men]_{9219-so many public men} have cause to deplore . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [You]_5702-sir go with [[your]_5702-sir family]_{5049-your family} , [sir]_5702-sir , like [a gentleman]_{1375-a gentleman} ; [you]_5702-sir are not to consider [your]_5702-sir opinions like [a philosopher]_{7823-a philosopher} or [a political adventurer]_{3914-a political adventurer} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " Yes , [sir]_5702-sir , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with animation , " but [men going with [[their]_{9226-men going with their families , like gentlemen , and losing sight of every principle on which the society of this country ought to be established} families]_{9227-their families} , like [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} , and losing sight of every principle on which [the society of [this country]_{5794-this country}]_{9229-the society of this country} ought to be established]_{9226-men going with their families , like gentlemen , and losing sight of every principle on which the society of this country ought to be established} , produced the Reform Bill . "_{[329-coningsby]} " D — the Reform Bill ; "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " if [the Duke]_{860-the duke} had not quarrelled with [Lord Grey]_{320-lord grey} on a Coal Committee , [we]_9232-we should never have had the Reform Bill . And [Grey]_{320-lord grey} would have gone to [Ireland]_70-ireland . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " [You]_5702-sir are in as great peril now as [you]_5702-sir were in 1830 , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " No , no , no ; "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , " [the Tory party]_{75-the tory party} is organized now ; [they]_{75-the tory party} will not catch [us]_9232-we napping again ; [these Conservative Associations]_{9233-these conservative associations} have done the business . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} " But what are [they]_{9233-these conservative associations} organized for ? "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " At the best to turn out [the Whigs]_{323-the whigs} . And when [you]_5702-sir have turned out [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} , what then ? [You]_5702-sir may get [your]_5702-sir Ducal Coronet , [sir]_5702-sir . But [a Duke]_{899-a duke} now is not as great [a man]_{1198-a man} as [a Baron]_{9238-a baron} was but a century back . [We]_9232-we can not struggle against the irresistible stream of circumstances . [Power]_804-power has left [our]_9232-we order ; this is not an age for factitious aristocracy . As for [[[my]_{329-coningsby} grandmother]_{9239-my grandmother} 's barony]_{9240-my grandmother 's barony} , [I]_{329-coningsby} should look upon the termination of its abeyance in [my]_{329-coningsby} favour , as the act of [my]_{329-coningsby} political extinction . What [we]_9232-we want , [sir]_5702-sir , is not to fashion new Dukes and furbish up old Baronies ; but to establish great principles which may maintain [the realm]_{1534-the realm} and secure the happiness of [the People]_{1127-the people} . Let [me]_{329-coningsby} see Authority once more honoured ; a solemn Reverence again the habit of [our]_9232-we lives ; let [me]_{329-coningsby} see [Property]_805-property acknowledging as in the old days of faith , that [Labour]_806-labour is [[his]_806-labour twin brother]_{9244-his twin brother} , and that the essence of all tenure is the performance of duty ; let results such as these be brought about , and let [me]_{329-coningsby} participate , however feebly , in the great fulfilment ; and public life then indeed becomes a noble career , and a seat in Parliament an enviable distinction . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{328-lord monmouth} tell [you]_5702-sir what it is , [Harry]_{337-henry sydney} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} said [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , very drily , " [members of [this family]_{8986-this family}]_{9245-members of this family} may think as [they]_{9245-members of this family} like , but [they]_{9245-members of this family} must act as [I]_{328-lord monmouth} please . [You]_5702-sir must go down on Friday to [Darlford]_157-darlford and declare [yourself]_5702-sir [a candidate for [the town]_{5934-the town}]_{9247-a candidate for the town} , or [I]_{328-lord monmouth} shall re - consider [our]_9249-our mutual positions . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} would say , [you]_5702-sir must go to - morrow ; but it is but courteous to [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} to give [him]_{317-mr. rigby} a previous intimation of [your]_5702-sir movement . And that can not be done to - day . [I]_{328-lord monmouth} sent for [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} this morning on other business which now occupies [me]_{328-lord monmouth} ; and find [he]_{317-mr. rigby} is out of [town]_1088-town . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} will return to - morrow ; and will be here at three o'clock , when [you]_5702-sir can meet [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . [You]_5702-sir will meet [him]_{317-mr. rigby} [I]_{328-lord monmouth} doubt not like [a man of sense]_{8594-a man of sense} , "_{[328-lord monmouth]} added [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , looking at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with a glance such as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had never before encountered , " who is not prepared to sacrifice all the objects of life , for the pursuit of some fantastical puerilities . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} rang a bell on [his]_{328-lord monmouth} table for [Villebecque]_{802-villebecque} , and to prevent any further conversation , resumed [his]_{328-lord monmouth} papers . It would have been difficult for [any person , unconcious of crime]_{5281-any person , unconcious of crime} , to have felt more dejected than [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} rode out of [the court- yard of [Monmouth Houe]_{290-monmouth houe}]_{5282-the court- yard of monmouth houe} . The love of [Edith]_580-edith would have consoled [him]_{328-lord monmouth} for the destruction of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} prosperity ; the proud fulfilment of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} ambition might in time have proved some compensation for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} crushed affections ; but [his]_{328-lord monmouth} present position seemed to offer no single source of solace . There came over [him]_{328-lord monmouth} that irresistable conviction , that is at times the dark doom of all of [us]_5283-us , that the bright period of [our]_5283-us life is past ; that a future awaits [us]_5283-us only of anxiety , failure , mortification , depair ; that none of [our]_5283-us resplendent visions can be ever realized , and that [we]_5283-us add but [one more victim]_{5284-one more victim} to the long and dreary catalogue of baffled aspirations . Nor could [he]_{328-lord monmouth} indeed by any combination see the means to extricate [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} from the perils that were encompassing [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . There was something about [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} that defied persuasion . [Prone as eloquent youth]_{5286-prone as eloquent youth} generally is to believe in the resistless power of its appeals , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} despaired at once of ever moving [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} . There had been a callous dryness in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} manner , an unswerving purpose in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} spirit , that at once baffled all attempts at influence . Nor could [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} forget the glance [he]_{328-lord monmouth} received when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} quitted [the room]_{854-the room} . There was no possibility of mistaking it ; it said at once , without periphrasis , " Cross [my]_{328-lord monmouth} purpose , and [I]_{328-lord monmouth} will crush [you]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} This was the moment when the sympathy , if not the councils , of friendship might have been grateful . [A clever woman]_{5288-a clever woman} might have afforded even more than sympathy ; some happy device that might have even released [him]_{328-lord monmouth} from the mesh in which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was involved . And once [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had turned [his]_{328-lord monmouth} horse 's head to [Park Lane]_{291-park lane} to call on [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . But surely if there were a sacred secret in [the world]_{971-the world} , it was the one which subsisted between [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} and [Edith]_580-edith . No , that must never be violated . Then there was [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} ; [he]_{328-lord monmouth} could at least speak with freedom to [her]_{746-lady wallinger} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} resolved to tell [her]_{746-lady wallinger} all . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} looked in for a moment at [a Club]_{5290-a club} to take up [the Court Guide]_{855-the court guide} and find [her]_{746-lady wallinger} direction . [A few men]_{5292-a few men} were standing in a bow window . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} heard [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} say , " So [Beau]_789-beau [they]_{5292-a few men} say is booked at last ; [the new beauty]_{9252-the new beauty} , have [you]_{328-lord monmouth} heard ? "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} " [I]_{1182-his companion} saw [him]_{9252-the new beauty} very sweet on [her]_{746-lady wallinger} last night , "_{[1182-his companion]} rejoined [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} companion]_{1182-his companion} . " Has [she]_{746-lady wallinger} any tin ? "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} " Deuced deal [they]_{5292-a few men} say , "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} replied [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . " [The father]_{1616-the father} 's [a Cotton Lord]_{9254-a cotton lord} , and [they]_{5292-a few men} all have loads of tin , [you]_{328-lord monmouth} know . Nothing like [them]_{5292-a few men} now . "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} " [He]_{9252-the new beauty} is in [Parliament]_{1021-parliament} , is not [he]_{9252-the new beauty} ? "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} " ' Gad [I]_{790-mr. cassilis} believe [he]_{9252-the new beauty} is , "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} , " [I]_{790-mr. cassilis} never know who is in [Parliament]_{71-the parliament} in these days . [I]_{790-mr. cassilis} remember when there were only [ten men in the House of Commons who were not either [members of [Brookes]_319-brookes ' or [this place]_{2694-this place}]_{9257-members of brookes ' or this place}]_{9256-ten men in the house of commons who were not either members of brookes ' or this place} . Everything is so deuced changed . "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} " [I]_{4478-another gentleman} hear ' tis an old affair of [Beau]_789-beau , "_{[4478-another gentleman]} said [another gentleman]_{4478-another gentleman} . " It was all done a year ago at [Rome]_14-rome or [Paris]_27-paris . "_{[4478-another gentleman]} " [They]_9259-they say [she]_789-beau refused [him]_{4478-another gentleman} then , "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . " Well , that is tolerably cool for [[a manufacturer]_{9260-a manufacturer} 's daughter]_{9261-a manufacturer 's daughter} , "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} said [[his]_{4478-another gentleman} friend]_{2195-his friend} , " what next ? "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} " [I]_{790-mr. cassilis} wonder how [the Duke]_{860-the duke} likes it , "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . " Or [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} ? "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} added [one of [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} friends]_{856-his friends}]_{5296-one of his friends} . " Or [the Everinghams]_{701-the everinghams} ? "_{[6439-the other]} added [the other]_{6439-the other} . " [The Duke]_{860-the duke} will be deuced glad to see [Beau]_789-beau settled , [I]_{790-mr. cassilis} take it , "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} said [Mr. Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} . " A good deal depends on the tin , "_{[790-mr. cassilis]} said [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} friend]_{2195-his friend} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} threw down [the Court Guide]_{292-the court guide} with a sinking heart . In spite of every insuperable difficulty , hitherto the end and object of all [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} aspirations and all [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} exploits , sometimes even almost unconsciously to [himself]_{790-mr. cassilis} , was to be [Edith]_580-edith . It was over . The strange manner of last night was fatally explained . The heart that once had been [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} was now anothers . To [the man who still loves there]_{5300-the man who still loves there} is in that conviction the most profound and desolate sorrow of which [our]_5301-our nature is capable . All the recollections of the past , all the once cherished prospects of the future , blend into one bewildering anguish . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} quitted the Club , and mounting [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} horse , rode rapidly out of [town]_1088-town , almost unconscious of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} direction . [He]_{790-mr. cassilis} found [himself]_{790-mr. cassilis} at length in [a green lane near [Willesden]_{293-willesden}]_{5303-a green lane near willesden} , silent and undisturbed ; [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} pulled up [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} horse and [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} summoned all [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} mind to the contemplation of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} prospects . [Edith]_580-edith was lost . Now , should [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} return to [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , accept [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} mission , and go down to [Darlford]_157-darlford on Friday ? Favour and fortune , power , prosperity , rank , distinction would be the consequence of this step . Might not [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} add even vengeance ? Was there to be no term to [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} endurance ? Might not [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} teach [this proud prejudiced manufacturer]_{5305-this proud prejudiced manufacturer} , with all [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} virulence and despotic caprices , a memorable lesson ? And [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} daughter]_{7220-his daughter} too , [this betrothed after all of [a young noble]_{5072-a young noble}]_{5307-this betrothed after all of a young noble} , with [her]_{7220-his daughter} flush futurity of splendour and enjoyment , was [she]_{7220-his daughter} to hear of [him]_{790-mr. cassilis} only , if indeed [she]_{7220-his daughter} heard of [him]_{790-mr. cassilis} at all , as of one toiling or trifling in the humbler positions of existence ; and wonder with a blush that [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} ever could have been [the hero of [her]_{7220-his daughter} romantic girlhood]_{5309-the hero of her romantic girlhood} ! What degradation in the idea ! [His]_{790-mr. cassilis} cheek burnt at the possibility of such ignominy ! It was a conjuncture in [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} life that required decision . [He]_{790-mr. cassilis} thought of [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} companions who looked up to [him]_{790-mr. cassilis} with such ardent anticipations of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} fame , of delight in [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} career , and confidence in [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} leading]_{5310-his companions who looked up to him with such ardent anticipations of his fame , of delight in his career , and confidence in his leading} ; were all these high and fond fancies to be baulked ? On the very threshold of life was [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} to blunder ? ' Tis the first step that leads to all ; and [his]_5311-his was to be a wilful error . [He]_{790-mr. cassilis} remembered [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} first visit to [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , and the delight of [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} friends]_{856-his friends} at [Eton]_9-eton at [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} report on [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} return . After eight years of initiation , was [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} to lose that favour then so highly prized , when the results which [they]_5314-they had so long counted on , were on the very eve of accomplishment . Parliament and riches , and rank , and power — these were facts , realities , substances that none could mistake . Was [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} to sacrifice them for speculations , theories , shadows , perhaps the vapours of a green and conceited brain ? No , by [Heaven]_294-heaven no ; [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} was like [Cæsar]_{798-julius cæsar} by [the starry river]_{5315-the starry river} 's side , watching the image of the planets on its fatal waters . The die was cast . The sun set ; the twilight spell fell upon [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} soul ; the exaltation of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} spirit died away . Beautiful thoughts , full of sweetness and tranquillity and consolation , came clustering round [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} heart like seraphs . [He]_{790-mr. cassilis} thought of [Edith]_580-edith in [her]_580-edith hours of fondness ; [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} thought of the pure and solemn moments when to mingle [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} name with [the heroes of humanity]_{5316-the heroes of humanity} was [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} aspiration , and to achieve immortal fame the inspiring purpose of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} life . What were the tawdry accidents of vulgar ambition to [him]_{790-mr. cassilis} ! [No domestic despot]_{5317-no domestic despot} could deprive [him]_{790-mr. cassilis} of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} intellect , [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} knowledge , the sustaining power of an unpolluted conscience . If [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} possessed the intelligence in which [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} had confidence , [the world]_{971-the world} would recognise [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} voice , even if not placed upon a pedestal . If the principles of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} philosophy were true , the great heart of [the nation]_{1510-the nation} would respond to [their]_5320-their expression . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} felt at this moment a profound conviction which never again deserted [him]_{790-mr. cassilis} , that the conduct which would violate the affections of the heart or the dictates of the conscience , however it may lead to immediate success , is a fatal error . Conscious that [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} was perhaps verging on some painful vicissitudes of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} life , [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} devoted [himself]_{790-mr. cassilis} to a love that seemed hopeless , and to a fame that was perhaps a dream . It was under the influence of these solemn resolutions , that [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} wrote on [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} return [home]_1156-home , a letter to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , in which [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} expressed all that affection , which [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} really felt for [[his]_{790-mr. cassilis} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , and all the pangs which it cost [him]_{790-mr. cassilis} to adhere to the conclusions [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} had already announced . In terms of tenderness and even humility [he]_{790-mr. cassilis} declined to become a candidate for [Darlford]_157-darlford , or even to enter Parliament except as [the master of [his]_{790-mr. cassilis} own conduct]_{5323-the master of his own conduct} . [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendance of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , but as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} then believed for [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia . The walls were hung with amber satin , painted by [Laroche]_808-laroche with such subjects as might be expected from [his]_808-laroche brilliant and picturesque pencil . Fair forms , [heroes]_1177-heroes and [heroines]_{3523-heroines} in dazzling costume , the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation , moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid [palaces and gardens]_{5326-palaces and gardens} . The ceiling carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of [the Saracens]_{631-the saracens} was richly glit and picked out in violet . Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of [Cupid]_809-cupid and [Psyche]_810-psyche . It was about two hours after [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had quitted [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , and [Flora]_612-flora came in , sent for by [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , as was [her]_612-flora custom to read to [her]_612-flora as [she]_612-flora was employed with some light work . " ' Tis a new book of [Sue]_811-sue , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . " [they]_9265-they say it is good . "_{[329-coningsby]} [Flora]_612-flora seated by [her]_612-flora side read for about a quarter of an hour . Reading was an accomplishment which distinguished [Flora]_612-flora ; but today [her]_612-flora voice faultered , [her]_612-flora expression was uncertain ; [she]_612-flora seemed but very imperfectly to comprehend [her]_612-flora page . More than once [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} looked round at [her]_612-flora with an inquisitive glance . Suddenly [Flora]_612-flora stopped and burst into tears . " Oh ! [madam]_1833-madam , "_[612-flora] [she]_612-flora at last exclaimed , " if [you]_1833-madam would but speak to [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} all might be right ! "_[612-flora] " What is this ? "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , turning quickly on the sofa , then collecting [herself]_{740-lady monmouth} in an instant [she]_{740-lady monmouth} continued with less abruptness and with more suavity than usual , " tell [me]_{740-lady monmouth} , [Flora]_612-flora , what is it ; what is the matter ? "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " [[My]_612-flora Lord]_{1816-my lord} , "_[612-flora] sobbed [Flora]_612-flora , " has quarrelled with [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[612-flora] An expression of eager interest came over the countenance of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . " Why have [they]_9268-they quarrelled ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} do not know [they]_9268-they have quarrelled ; it is not perhaps a right term ; but [[my]_{740-lady monmouth} Lord]_{1816-my lord} is very angry with [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " Not very angry [I]_{740-lady monmouth} should think , [Flora]_612-flora ; and about what ? "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " Oh ! very angry , [madam]_1833-madam , "_[612-flora] said [Flora]_612-flora , shaking [her]_612-flora head mournfully , " [[my]_612-flora Lord]_{1816-my lord} told [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} that perhaps [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would never enter [the house]_{844-the house} again . "_[612-flora] " Was it to - day ! "_{[329-coningsby]} asked [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . " This morning ; [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} has only left this hour or two . [He]_{1816-my lord} will not do what [[my]_{329-coningsby} Lord]_{1816-my lord} wishes — about some seat in [the Chamber]_{1254-the chamber} . [I]_{329-coningsby} do not know exactly what it is ; but [[my]_{329-coningsby} Lord]_{1816-my lord} is in one of [his]_{1816-my lord} moods of terror ; [[my]_{329-coningsby} father]_{5813-my father} is frightened even to go into [[his]_{1816-my lord} room]_{1285-his room} , when [he]_{1816-my lord} is so . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Has [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} been here to - day ? "_{[329-coningsby]} asked [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . " [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} is not in [town]_1088-town . [[My]_{740-lady monmouth} father]_{5813-my father} went for [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} this morning before [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} came , and [he]_{5813-my father} found that [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was not in [town]_1088-town . That is why [I]_{740-lady monmouth} know it . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} rose from [her]_{740-lady monmouth} sofa and walked once or twice up and down [the room]_{854-the room} . Then turning to [Flora]_612-flora , [she]_{740-lady monmouth} said , " Go away now ; the book is stupid ; it does not amuse [me]_{740-lady monmouth} . Stop : find out all [you]_612-flora can for [me]_{740-lady monmouth} about the quarrel , before [I]_{740-lady monmouth} speak to [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} [Flora]_612-flora quitted [the room]_{854-the room} . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} remained for some time in meditation : then [she]_{329-coningsby} wrote a few lines which [she]_{329-coningsby} despatched at once to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . What [a great man]_{6710-a great man} was [the Right Honourable Nicholas Rigby]_{602-the right honourable nicholas rigby} ! Here was [one of [the first peers of [England]_10-england]_{5331-the first peers of england} , and one of [the finest ladies in [London]_3-london]_{5332-the finest ladies in london} , both waiting with equal anxiety [his]_{317-mr. rigby} return to [town]_1088-town]_{5330-one of the first peers of england , and one of the finest ladies in london , both waiting with equal anxiety his return to town} ; and unable to transact two affairs of vast importance yet wholly unconnected , without [his]_{317-mr. rigby} interposition ! What was the secret of the influence of [this man , confided in by every body]_{5334-this man , confided in by every body} , trusted by [none]_5335-none ? [His]_{317-mr. rigby} councils were not deep , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} expedients were not felicitous ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had no feeling , and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} could create no sympathy . It is that in most of the transactions of life there is some portion which [no one]_{1022-no one} cares to accomplish , and which [everybody]_{934-everybody} wishes to be achieved . This was always the portion of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . In the eye of [the world]_{971-the world} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had constantly the appearance of being mixed up with high dealings , and negotiations and arrangements of fine management ; where — as in truth , notwithstanding [his]_{317-mr. rigby} splendid livery and the airs [he]_{317-mr. rigby} gave [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} in [[the servants]_{1432-the servants} ' hall]_{5340-the servants ' hall} , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} real business in life had ever been — to do the dirty work . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had been shut up much at [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} villa]_{5341-his villa} of late . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was concocting , [you]_5342-you could not term it composing , an article , a " very slashing article , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} which was to prove that the Penny postage must be the destruction of [the Aristocracy]_{7376-the aristocracy} . It was a grand subject treated in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} highest style . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} parallel portraits of [Rowland Hill]_{812-rowland hill} , [the Conqueror of [Almarez]_295-almarez]_{5344-the conqueror of almarez} , and [Rowland Hill]_{812-rowland hill} [the devisor of the cheap postage]_{5345-the devisor of the cheap postage} , was enormously fine . It was full of passages in italics ; little words in great capitals ; and almost drew tears . The statistical details also were highly interesting and novel . [Several of [the old postmen]_{5347-the old postmen}]_{5346-several of the old postmen} , [both twopenny and general , who had been in office with [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} , and who were inspired with an equal zeal against that spirit of Reform of which [they]_{5346-several of the old postmen} had alike been victims]_{5348-both twopenny and general , who had been in office with himself , and who were inspired with an equal zeal against that spirit of reform of which they had alike been victims} , supplied [him]_{317-mr. rigby} with information which nothing but a breach of ministerial duty could have furnished . The prophetic peroration as to the irresistible progress of Democracy was almost as powerful as one of [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's speeches on [Aldborough]_8-aldborough or [Amersham]_7-amersham . There never was [a fellow]_{5349-a fellow} for giving a good hearty kick to [the people like [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{5350-the people like rigby} . [Himself]_{317-mr. rigby} sprung from [the dregs of [the populace]_{3123-the populace}]_{5351-the dregs of the populace} , this was disinterested . What could be more patriotic and magnanimous than [his]_{317-mr. rigby} Jeremiads over the fall of [the Montmorencis]_{296-the montmorencis} and [the Crillons]_{767-the crillons} , or the possible catastrophe of [the Percys and the Manners]_{5353-the percys and the manners} ! The truth of all this hullaballoo was that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had a sly pension which , by an inevitable association of ideas , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} always connected with the maintenance of [an Aristocracy]_{2740-an aristocracy} . All [his]_{317-mr. rigby} rigmarole dissertations on the French Revolution were impelled by this secret influence ; and when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} wailed over " la guerre aux châteaux , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} and moaned like a mandrake over [Nottingham Castle]_{297-nottingham castle} in flames , [the rogue]_{3696-the rogue} had an eye all the while to [Quarter Day]_{298-quarter day} ! Arriving in [town]_1088-town , the day after [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's interview with [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} found a summons to [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} waiting [him]_{317-mr. rigby} , and an urgent note from [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} begging that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} would permit nothing to prevent [him]_{317-mr. rigby} seeing [her]_{329-coningsby} for a few minutes before [he]_{317-mr. rigby} called on [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} . [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , acting on the unconscious intimation of [Flora]_612-flora , had in the course of four - and - twenty hours obtained pretty ample and accurate details of the cause of contention between [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [[her]_{329-coningsby} husband]_{972-her husband} . [She]_{329-coningsby} could inform [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} not only that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was highly incensed against [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} ; but that the cause of [their]_5361-their misunderstanding arose about a seat in [the House of Commons]_{993-the house of commons} , and that seat too the one which [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had long appropriated to [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} , and over whose registration [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had watched with such affectionate solicitude . [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} arranged this information like [a first - rate artist]_{5363-a first - rate artist} ; and gave it a grouping and a colour , which produced the liveliest effect upon [her]_{740-lady monmouth} confederate . The countenance of [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was almost ghastly as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} received the intelligence ; a grin , half of malice , half of terror , played over [his]_{317-mr. rigby} features . " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} told [you]_{317-mr. rigby} to beware of [him]_{317-mr. rigby} long ago , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " [He]_{317-mr. rigby} is , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} has ever been , in the way of both of [us]_5361-their . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " [He]_{317-mr. rigby} is in [my]_{317-mr. rigby} power , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; " [we]_5361-their can crush [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " How ? "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " [He]_{317-mr. rigby} is in love with [the daughter of [Millbank]_377-millbank]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} , [the man who bought [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{9282-the man who bought hellingsley} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " Hah ! "_{[740-lady monmouth]} exclaimed [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} in a prolonged tone . " [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} all last summer hanging about [her]_{8794-the daughter of millbank} . [I]_{740-lady monmouth} found [the younger Millbank]_{9283-the younger millbank} quite domiciliated at [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} ; a fact of itself which , if known to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , would ensure [the lad]_{9285-the lad} 's annihilation . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " And [you]_{317-mr. rigby} kept this fine news for a winter campaign , [[my]_{740-lady monmouth} good [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{9286-my good mr. rigby} , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} with a subtile smile . " It was a weapon of service ; [I]_{740-lady monmouth} give [you]_{317-mr. rigby} [my]_{740-lady monmouth} compliments . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " The time is not always ripe , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " But it is now most mature ; let [us]_9287-we not conceal it from [ourselves]_9287-we , that since [his]_{317-mr. rigby} first visit to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [we]_9287-we have neither of [us]_9287-we really been in the same position which [we]_9287-we then occupied , or believed [we]_9287-we should occupy . [[My]_{317-mr. rigby} Lord]_{1816-my lord} , though [you]_{1816-my lord} would scarcely believe it , has a weakness for [this boy]_{9289-this boy} ; and though [I]_{317-mr. rigby} by [my]_{317-mr. rigby} marriage , and [you]_{1816-my lord} by [your]_{1816-my lord} zealous ability , have apparently secured a permanent hold upon [his]_{317-mr. rigby} habits , [I]_{317-mr. rigby} have never doubted that when the crisis comes [we]_9287-we shall find that the golden fruit is plucked by one who has not watched [the garden]_{3520-the garden} . [You]_{1816-my lord} take [me]_{317-mr. rigby} ? There is no reason why [we]_9287-we two should clash together ; [we]_9287-we can both of [us]_9287-we find what [we]_9287-we want ; and more securely if [we]_9287-we work in company . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} trust [my]_{740-lady monmouth} devotion to [you]_{1816-my lord} has never been doubted , [dear Madam]_{9291-dear madam} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " Nor to [yourself]_{1816-my lord} , [dear Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . Go now ; the game is before [you]_{1816-my lord} . Rid [me]_{317-mr. rigby} of [this Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and [I]_{317-mr. rigby} will secure [you]_{1816-my lord} all that [you]_{1816-my lord} want . Doubt not [me]_{317-mr. rigby} . There is no reason . [I]_{317-mr. rigby} want [a firm ally]_{9292-a firm ally} . There must be two . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " It shall be done , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " it must be done . If once the notion gets wind that [one of [the Castle family]_{9294-the castle family}]_{9293-one of the castle family} may perchance stand for [Darlford]_157-darlford , all the present combinations will be disorganized . It must be done at once ; [I]_{317-mr. rigby} know that [the government]_{930-the government} will dissolve . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " So [I]_{329-coningsby} hear for certain , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . " Be sure there is no time to lose . What does [he]_157-darlford want with [you]_{1816-my lord} to - day ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} know not ; there are so many things . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " To be sure : and yet [I]_{329-coningsby} can not doubt [he]_157-darlford will speak of this quarrel . Let not the occasion be lost . Whatever [his]_157-darlford mood , the subject may be introduced . If good , [you]_{1816-my lord} will guide [him]_157-darlford more easily ; if dark , the love for [the Hellingsley girl]_{9296-the hellingsley girl} , the fact of [the brother]_{9297-the brother} being in [[his]_157-darlford Castle]_{7345-his castle} , drinking [his]_157-darlford wine , riding [his]_157-darlford horses , ordering about [[his]_157-darlford servants]_{4516-his servants} , [you]_{1816-my lord} will omit no details — a Millbank quite at home at [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} will lash [him]_157-darlford to madness ! ' Tis quite ripe . Not a word that [you]_{1816-my lord} have seen [me]_{329-coningsby} . Go , go , or [he]_157-darlford may hear that [you]_{1816-my lord} have arrived . [I]_{329-coningsby} shall be at [home]_1156-home all the morning . It will be but gallant , that [you]_{1816-my lord} should pay [me]_{329-coningsby} a little visit when [you]_{1816-my lord} have transacted [your]_{1816-my lord} business . [You]_{1816-my lord} understand — au revoir ! "_{[329-coningsby]} [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} took up again [her]_{740-lady monmouth} French novel ; but [her]_{740-lady monmouth} eye soon glanced over the page , unattached by its contents . [Her]_{740-lady monmouth} own existence was too interesting to find any excitement in fiction . It was nearly three years since [her]_{740-lady monmouth} marriage ; that great step which [she]_{740-lady monmouth} ever had a conviction was to lead to results still greater . Of late [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had often been filled with a presentiment that [they]_5364-they were near at hand ; never more so than on this day . Irresistible was the current of associations that led [her]_{740-lady monmouth} to meditate on freedom , wealth , power , on a career which should at the same time dazzle the imagination and gratify [her]_{740-lady monmouth} heart . Notwithstanding the gossip of [Paris]_27-paris , founded on no authentic knowledge of [[her]_{740-lady monmouth} husband]_{972-her husband} 's character or information , based on the hap - hazard observations of [the floating multitude]_{5366-the floating multitude} , [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} [herself]_{329-coningsby} had no reason to fear that [her]_{329-coningsby} influence over [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} if exerted was materially diminished . But satisfied that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had formed no other tie , with [her]_{329-coningsby} ever the test of [her]_{329-coningsby} position , [she]_{329-coningsby} had not thought it expedient , and certainly would have found it irksome , to maintain that influence by any ostentatious means . [She]_{329-coningsby} knew that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was capricious , easily wearied , soon palled ; and that on [men who have no affections , affection has no hold]_{5367-men who have no affections , affection has no hold} . [Their]_{5367-men who have no affections , affection has no hold} passions or [their]_{5367-men who have no affections , affection has no hold} fancies on the contary , as it seemed to [her]_{329-coningsby} , are rather stimulated by neglect or indifference , provided they are not systematic ; and the circumstance of [a wife]_{9087-a wife} being admired by one , who is not [[her]_{9087-a wife} husband]_{972-her husband} , sometimes wonderfully revives the passion or renovates the respect of [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , who should be devoted to [her]_{9087-a wife} . The health of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was the subject which never was long absent from the vigilance or meditation of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . [She]_{329-coningsby} was well assured that [his]_{328-lord monmouth} life was no longer secure . [She]_{329-coningsby} knew that after [their]_5370-their marriage , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had made a will which secured to [her]_{329-coningsby} a very large portion of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} great wealth , in case of [their]_5370-their having no issue , and after the accident at [Paris]_27-paris all hope in that respect was over . Recently the extreme anxiety which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had evinced about terminating the abeyance of [the barony to which [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} first wife]_{5372-his first wife}]_{5371-the barony to which his first wife} was [a co - heiress in favour of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandson]_{1136-his grandson}]_{5373-a co - heiress in favour of his grandson} , had alarmed [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . To establish in [the land]_{1611-the land} [another branch of [the House of Coningsby]_{813-the house of coningsby}]_{5376-another branch of the house of coningsby} was evidently the last excitement of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , and perhaps a permanent one . If the idea were once accepted , notwithstanding the limit to its endowment which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} might , at the first start , contemplate , [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} had sufficiently studied [his]_{328-lord monmouth} temperament to be convinced that all [his]_{328-lord monmouth} energies and all [his]_{328-lord monmouth} resources would ultimately be devoted to its practical fulfilment . [Her]_{329-coningsby} original prejudice against [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and jealousy of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} influence had therefore of late been considerably aggravated ; and the intelligence that for the first time there was a misunderstanding between [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [[her]_{329-coningsby} husband]_{972-her husband} filled [her]_{329-coningsby} with excitement and hope . [She]_{329-coningsby} knew [[her]_{329-coningsby} Lord]_{8444-her lord} well enough to feel assured that the cause for the displeasure in the present instance could not be a light one , [she]_{329-coningsby} resolved instantly to labour that it should not be transient ; and it so happened that [she]_{329-coningsby} had applied for aid in this endeavour to [the very individual in whose power it rested to accomplish all [her]_{329-coningsby} desire while in doing so [he]_{328-lord monmouth} felt at the same time [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was defending [his]_{328-lord monmouth} own position and advancing [his]_{328-lord monmouth} own interests]_{5379-the very individual in whose power it rested to accomplish all her desire while in doing so he felt at the same time he was defending his own position and advancing his own interests} . [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} was now awaiting with some excitement the return of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} interview with [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} patron]_{900-his patron} was of unusual length . An hour , and more than an hour , had elapsed . [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} again threw aside the book which more than once [she]_{740-lady monmouth} had discarded . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} paced [the room]_{854-the room} ; restless rather than disquieted . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} had complete confidence in [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's ability for the occasion ; and with [her]_{740-lady monmouth} knowledge of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's character , [she]_{740-lady monmouth} could not contemplate the possibility of failure , if the circumstances were adroitly introduced to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} consideration . Still time stole on ; the harassing and exhausting process of suspense was acting on [her]_{740-lady monmouth} nervous system . [She]_{740-lady monmouth} began to think that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had not found the occasion favourable for the catastrophe ; that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} from apprehension of disturbing [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} and entailing explanations on [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} had avoided the necessary communication ; that [her]_{740-lady monmouth} skilful combination for the moment had missed . Two hours had now elapsed , and [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} , in a state of considerable irritation was about to inquire whether [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} were with [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} , when the door of [her]_{329-coningsby} boudoir opened , and [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} appeared . " How long [you]_{317-mr. rigby} have been , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} exclaimed [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " Now sit down and tell [me]_{740-lady monmouth} what has past . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} pointed to the seat which [Flora]_612-flora had occupied . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} thank [[your]_{740-lady monmouth} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} with a somewhat grave and yet perplexed expression of countenance , and seating [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} at some little distance from [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} companion]_{1182-his companion} , " but [I]_{317-mr. rigby} am very well here . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} There was a pause . Instead of responding to the invitation of [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} to communicate , with [his]_{1078-that gentleman} usual readiness and volubility , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was silent , and if it were possible to use such an expression with regard to [such a gentleman]_{5385-such a gentleman} , apparently embarrassed . " Well , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " Does [he]_{1078-that gentleman} know about [the Millbanks]_{768-the millbanks} ? "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " Everything , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " And what did [he]_{1078-that gentleman} say ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [[His]_{1078-that gentleman} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} was greatly shocked , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} replied [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} with a pious expression of features . " Such monstrous ingratitude ! As [[his]_{1078-that gentleman} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} very justly observed , it is impossible to say what is going on under [my]_{317-mr. rigby} own roof , or to whom [I]_{317-mr. rigby} can trust . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " But [he]_{1078-that gentleman} made an exception in [your]_{317-mr. rigby} favour , [I]_{740-lady monmouth} dare say , [[my]_{740-lady monmouth} dear]_{1785-my dear} [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was pleased to say that [I]_{317-mr. rigby} possessed [his]_{328-lord monmouth} entire confidence , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " and that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} looked to [me]_{317-mr. rigby} in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} difficulties . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Very sensible of [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . And what is to become of [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " The steps which [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} is about to take with reference to [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} establishment]_{9306-his establishment} generally , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " will allow the connection that at present subsists between [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} and [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} noble relative]_{9308-his noble relative} , now that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's eyes are open to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} real character , to terminate naturally without the necessity of any formal explanation . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " But what do [you]_{317-mr. rigby} mean by the steps [he]_{328-lord monmouth} is going to take in [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} establishment]_{9306-his establishment} generally ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} thinks [he]_{328-lord monmouth} requires change of scene . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Oh ! is [he]_{328-lord monmouth} going to drag [me]_{740-lady monmouth} abroad again , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} exclaimed [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} with great impatience . " Why not exactly , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} rather demurely . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} hope [he]_{328-lord monmouth} is not going again to [that dreadful Castle in [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire}]_{9310-that dreadful castle in lancashire} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was thinking that as [you]_{317-mr. rigby} were tired of [Paris]_27-paris , [you]_{317-mr. rigby} might find [some of [the German Baths]_{9312-the german baths}]_{9311-some of the german baths} agreeable . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Why there is nothing that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} dislikes so much as a German bathing place ! "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Exactly , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " Then how capricious in [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , wanting to go to [them]_{9312-the german baths} ! "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [He]_{328-lord monmouth} does not want to go to [them]_{9312-the german baths} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " What do [you]_{317-mr. rigby} mean , [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} in a lower voice , and looking [him]_{317-mr. rigby} full in the face with a glance seldom bestowed . There was a churlish and unusual look about [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . It was as if malignant , and yet at the same time a little frightened , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had screwed [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} into doggedness . " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} mean what [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} means ; [he]_{328-lord monmouth} suggests that if [[your]_{317-mr. rigby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} were to pass the summer at [Kissingen]_{300-kissingen} for example , and a paragraph in the Morning Post were to announce that [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} was about to join [you]_{317-mr. rigby} [there]_878-there , all awkwardness would be removed ; and [no one]_{1022-no one} could for a moment take the liberty of supposing , even if [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} did not ultimately reach [you]_{317-mr. rigby} , that anything like a separation had occurred . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " A separation ! "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " Quite amicable , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} would never have consented to interfere in the affair , but to secure that most desirable point . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [I]_{329-coningsby} will see [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} at once , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} rising , [her]_{329-coningsby} natural pallor aggravated into a ghoul - like tint . " [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} has gone out , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} rather stubbornly . " [Our]_9319-our conversation , [sir]_5702-sir , then finishes : [I]_{329-coningsby} wait [his]_{328-lord monmouth} return . "_{[329-coningsby]} [She]_{329-coningsby} bowed haughtily . " [[His]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} will never return to [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} again . "_{[329-coningsby]} [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} sprang from the sofa . " [Miserable craven]_{9322-miserable craven} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} [she]_{329-coningsby} exclaimed , " has [the cowardly tyrant]_{9323-the cowardly tyrant} fled ? And [he]_{328-lord monmouth} really thinks that [I]_{329-coningsby} am to be crushed by such an instrument as this ! Pah ! [He]_{328-lord monmouth} may leave [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , but [I]_{329-coningsby} shall not . Begone , [sir]_5702-sir . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Still anxious to secure an amicable separation , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} must allow [me]_{317-mr. rigby} to place the circumstances of the case fairly before [your]_{329-coningsby} excellent judgment . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} has decided upon a course ; [you]_{329-coningsby} know as well as [me]_{317-mr. rigby} that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} never swerves from [his]_{328-lord monmouth} resolutions . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} has left peremptory instructions , and [he]_{328-lord monmouth} will listen to no appeal . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} has empowered [me]_{317-mr. rigby} to represent to [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} wishes in every way to consider [your]_{329-coningsby} convenience . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} suggests that everything in short should be arranged as if [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} were [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} unhappily no more ; that [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} should at once enter into [your]_{329-coningsby} jointure , which shall be made payable quarterly to [your]_{329-coningsby} order , provided [you]_{329-coningsby} can find it convenient to live upon [the continent]_{6435-the continent} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} added [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} with some hesitation . " And suppose [I]_{317-mr. rigby} can not ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Why then [we]_9330-we will leave [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} to the assertion of [your]_{329-coningsby} rights . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " [We]_9330-we ! "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} beg [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} 's pardon : [I]_{317-mr. rigby} speak as [the friend of [the family]_{6393-the family}]_{9333-the friend of the family} ; [the trustee of [your]_{329-coningsby} marriage settlement]_{9335-the trustee of your marriage settlement} ; well - known also as [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's executor]_{4072-lord monmouth 's executor} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} countenance gradually regaining its usual callous confidence , and some degree of self - complacency , as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} remembered the good things which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} enumerated . " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} have decided , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} ; " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} will assert [my]_{740-lady monmouth} rights . [[Your]_{329-coningsby} master]_{9337-your master} has mistaken [my]_{740-lady monmouth} character and [his]_{9337-your master} own position . [He]_{9337-your master} shall rue the day that [he]_{9337-your master} assailed [me]_{740-lady monmouth} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} should be sorry if there were any violence , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " especially as everything is left to [my]_{317-mr. rigby} management and control . [An office indeed which [I]_{317-mr. rigby} only accepted for [your]_{329-coningsby} mutual advantage]_{9338-an office indeed which i only accepted for your mutual advantage} . [I]_{317-mr. rigby} think upon reflection [I]_{317-mr. rigby} might put before [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} some considerations which might induce [you]_{329-coningsby} on the whole to be of opinion that it will be better for [us]_9340-us to draw together in this business , as [we]_9340-us have hitherto indeed throughout an acquaintance , now of some years . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was resuming all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} usual tone of brazen familiarity . " [Your]_{329-coningsby} self - confidence exceeds even [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's estimate of it , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} . " Now , now , [you]_{329-coningsby} are unkind . [[Your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} mistakes [my]_{329-coningsby} position . [I]_{329-coningsby} am interfering in this business for [your]_{329-coningsby} sake . [I]_{329-coningsby} might have refused the office . It would have fallen to another , who would have fulfilled it without any delicacy and consideration for [your]_{329-coningsby} feelings . View [my]_{329-coningsby} interposition in that light , [[my]_{329-coningsby} dear]_{1785-my dear} [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , and circumstances will assume altogether a new colour . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} beg that [you]_{329-coningsby} would quit [the house]_{844-the house} , [sir]_5702-sir . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} shook [his]_{317-mr. rigby} head . " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} would with pleasure to oblige [you]_{329-coningsby} , were it in [my]_{317-mr. rigby} power , but [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} has particularly desired that [I]_{317-mr. rigby} should take up [[my]_{317-mr. rigby} residence [here]_5716-here permanently]_{9345-my residence here permanently} . [The servants]_{1432-the servants} are now [[my]_{317-mr. rigby} servants]_{9348-my servants} . It is useless to ring the bell . For [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} 's sake , [I]_{317-mr. rigby} wish everything to be accomplished with tranquillity , and if possible friendliness and good - feeling . [You]_{329-coningsby} can have even a week for the preparations for [your]_{329-coningsby} departure if necessary . [I]_{317-mr. rigby} will take that upon [myself]_{317-mr. rigby} . Any carriages too that [you]_{329-coningsby} desire ; [your]_{329-coningsby} jewels ; at least all those that are not at [the banker]_{9350-the banker} 's . The arrangement about [your]_{329-coningsby} jointure , [your]_{329-coningsby} letters of credit , even [your]_{329-coningsby} passport , [I]_{317-mr. rigby} will attend to [myself]_{317-mr. rigby} ; only too happy if by this painful interference , [I]_{317-mr. rigby} have in any way contributed to soften the annoyance which at the first blush [you]_{329-coningsby} may naturally experience , but which like everything else , take [my]_{317-mr. rigby} word , will wear off . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [I]_{740-lady monmouth} shall send for [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} , " [he]_{317-mr. rigby} is [a gentleman]_{1375-a gentleman} . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} am quite sure , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , " that [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} will give [you]_{329-coningsby} the same advice as [myself]_{317-mr. rigby} , if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} only reads [[your]_{329-coningsby} Ladyship]_{5154-your ladyship} 's letters , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} added slowly , " to [Prince Trautsmandorff]_{799-trautsmandorff} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [My]_{740-lady monmouth} letters ! "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " Pardon [me]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , putting [his]_{317-mr. rigby} hand in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} pockets as if to guard some treasure , " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} have no wish to revive painful associations ; but [I]_{317-mr. rigby} have them ; and [I]_{317-mr. rigby} must act upon them , if [you]_{329-coningsby} persist in treating [me]_{317-mr. rigby} as [a foe]_{9353-a foe} , who am in reality [[your]_{329-coningsby} best friend]_{9354-your best friend} , which indeed [I]_{317-mr. rigby} ought to be , having the honour of acting as [trustee]_9355-trustee under [your]_{329-coningsby} marriage settlement , and having known [you]_{329-coningsby} so many years . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Leave [me]_{740-lady monmouth} for the present alone , "_{[740-lady monmouth]} said [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . " Send [me]_{740-lady monmouth} [[my]_{740-lady monmouth} servant]_{9356-my servant} if [I]_{740-lady monmouth} have one . [I]_{740-lady monmouth} shall not remain [here]_5716-here the week which [you]_{329-coningsby} mention , but quit at once [this house]_{9358-this house} , which [I]_{740-lady monmouth} wish [I]_{740-lady monmouth} had never entered . Adieu ! [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , [you]_{317-mr. rigby} are now [Lord of [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house}]_{9359-lord of monmouth house} , and yet [I]_{740-lady monmouth} can not help feeling [you]_{317-mr. rigby} too will be discharged before [he]_{1007-his grandfather} dies . "_{[740-lady monmouth]} [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} made [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} a bow such as became [the master of the house]_{5386-the master of the house} , and then withdrew . A paragraph in the Morning Post a few days after [his]_{317-mr. rigby} interview with [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , announcing that [Lord]_5388-lord and [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} had quitted [town]_1088-town for [the Baths of [Kissingen]_{300-kissingen}]_{5390-the baths of kissingen} , startled [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who called the same day at [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} in consequence . There [he]_{317-mr. rigby} learnt more authentic details of [their]_5391-their unexpected movements . It appeared that [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} had certainly departed ; and [the porter with a rather sceptical visage]_{5392-the porter with a rather sceptical visage} informed [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was to follow ; but when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} could not tell . At present [his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lordship was at [Brighton]_92-brighton , and in a few days was about to take possession of [a villa at [Richmond]_225-richmond which had for some time been fitting up for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} under the superintendence of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , who , as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} also learnt , now permanently resided at [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house}]_{5393-a villa at richmond which had for some time been fitting up for him under the superintendence of mr. rigby , who , as coningsby also learnt , now permanently resided at monmouth house} . All this intelligence made [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ponder . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was sufficiently acquainted with [the parties concerned]_{5394-the parties concerned} to feel assured that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had not learnt the whole truth . What had really taken place , and what was the real cause of the occurrences , were equally mystical to [him]_{317-mr. rigby} : all [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was convinced of was , that some great domestic revolution had been suddenly effected . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} entertained for [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} a sincere affection . With the exception of [their]_5396-their last unfortunate interview , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had experienced from [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} nothing but kindness both in phrase and deed . There was also something in [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} pleased it , rather fascinating to [young men]_{9128-young men} ; and as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had never occasioned [him]_{317-mr. rigby} any feelings but pleasurable ones , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was always disposed to make [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} delightful to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} . The experience of [a consummate man of [the world]_{971-the world}]_{5399-a consummate man of the world} advanced in life , detailed without rigidity to youth , with frankness and facility , is bewitching . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was never garrulous : [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was always pithy and could be picturesque . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} revealed a character in a sentence ; and detected the ruling passion with the hand of [a master]_{964-a master} . Besides [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had seen [everybody]_{934-everybody} and had done everything ; and though on the whole too indolent for conversation , and loving to be talked to , these were circumstances which made [his]_{328-lord monmouth} too rare communications the more precious . With these feelings [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} resolved the moment that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} learned that [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} was established at [Richmond]_225-richmond to pay [him]_{1007-his grandfather} a visit . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was informed that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was at [home]_1156-home , and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was shown into [a drawingroom]_{5405-a drawingroom} , where [he]_{317-mr. rigby} found [two French ladies in [their]_{5406-two french ladies in their bonnets , who he soon discovered to be actresses} bonnets , who [he]_{317-mr. rigby} soon discovered to be [actresses]_{7580-actresses}]_{5406-two french ladies in their bonnets , who he soon discovered to be actresses} . [They]_{5406-two french ladies in their bonnets , who he soon discovered to be actresses} also had come down to pay a visit to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , and were by no means displeased to pass the interval that was to elapse before [they]_{5406-two french ladies in their bonnets , who he soon discovered to be actresses} had that pleasure , in chatting with [[his]_{1007-his grandfather} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} found [them]_{5406-two french ladies in their bonnets , who he soon discovered to be actresses} extremely amusing ; with the finest spirits in [the world]_{971-the world} , imperturbable good temper , and an unconscious practical philosophy , that defied [the devil Care]_{814-the devil care} and all [his]_{1007-his grandfather} works . And well it was , that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} found [such agreeable companions]_{5411-such agreeable companions} , for time flowed on , and no summons arrived to call [him]_{317-mr. rigby} to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's presence , and [no herald]_{5413-no herald} to announce [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's advent . [The ladies]_{1281-the ladies} and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had exhausted badinage ; [they]_{5406-two french ladies in their bonnets , who he soon discovered to be actresses} had examined and criticised all the furniture ; had rifled the vases of [their]_{5406-two french ladies in their bonnets , who he soon discovered to be actresses} prettiest flowers ; and [Clotilde]_815-clotilde who had already sung several times , was proposing a duet to [Ermengarde]_{816-ermengarde} , when [a servant]_{5416-a servant} entered , and told [the ladies]_{1281-the ladies} that [a carriage]_{4764-a carriage} was in attendance to give [them]_{1281-the ladies} an airing , and after that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} hoped [they]_{1281-the ladies} would return and dine with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} ; then turning to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [he]_{328-lord monmouth} informed [him]_{328-lord monmouth} with [his]_{328-lord monmouth} Lord 's compliments , that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was sorry [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was too much engaged to see [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . Nothing was to be done but to put a tolerably good face upon it . " [Embrace Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} for [me]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} fair friends]_{5419-his fair friends} , " and tell [him]_{328-lord monmouth} [I]_{329-coningsby} think it very unkind that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} did not ask [me]_{329-coningsby} to dinner with [you]_{5419-his fair friends} . "_{[329-coningsby]} [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} said this with a gay air , but really with a depressed spirit . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} felt convinced that [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} was deeply displeased with [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , and as [he]_{328-lord monmouth} rode away from [the villa]_{5421-the villa} , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} could not resist the strong impression that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was destined never to enter [it]_{5421-the villa} . Yet it was decreed otherwise . It so happened that the idle message which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had left for [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , and which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} never seriously supposed for a moment that [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} late companions]_{5423-his late companions} would have given [[their]_{5423-his late companions} host]_{1386-their host} , operated entirely in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} favour . Whatever were the feelings with respect to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} at the bottom of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's heart , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was actuated in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} refusal to see [him]_{1007-his grandfather} not more from displeasure , than from an anticipatory horror of something like a scene . Even a surrender from [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} without terms , and an offer to declare [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} a candidate for [Darlford]_157-darlford , or to do anything else that [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} wished , would have been disagreeable to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} present mood . As in politics a revolution is often followed by a season of torpor , so in the case of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , the separation from [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} wife]_{1760-his wife} , which had for a long period occupied [his]_{328-lord monmouth} meditation , was succeeded by a vein of mental dissipation . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} did not wish to be reminded by anything or [any person]_{8627-any person} that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had still in some degree the misfortune of being [a responsible member of society]_{5428-a responsible member of society} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} wanted to be surrounded by individuals who were above or below the conventional interests of what is called " [the World]_{230-the world} . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} [He]_{328-lord monmouth} wanted to hear nothing of those painful and embarrassing influences which from [our]_5429-our contracted experience and want of enlightenment , [we]_5429-our magnify into such undue importance . For this purpose [he]_{328-lord monmouth} wished to have about [him]_{328-lord monmouth} [persons whose knowledge of the cares of life concerned only the means of existence ; and whose sense of its objects referred only to the sources of enjoyment]_{5430-persons whose knowledge of the cares of life concerned only the means of existence ; and whose sense of its objects referred only to the sources of enjoyment} ; [persons who had not been educated in the idolatry of Respectability]_{5431-persons who had not been educated in the idolatry of respectability} ; that is to say , of realizing such an amount of what is termed Character by a hypocritical deference to the prejudices of [the community]_{1518-the community} , as may enable [them]_{1518-the community} at suitable times , and under convenient circumstances and disguises , to plunder [the Public]_{6060-the public} . This was the Monmouth Philosophy . With these feelings , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} recoiled at this moment from [grandsons]_{5434-grandsons} and relations and ties of all kinds . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} did not wish to be reminded of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} identity ; but to swim unmolested and undisturbed in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} Epicurean dream . When therefore [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} fair visitors]_{5435-his fair visitors} , [Clotilde]_815-clotilde who opened [her]_815-clotilde mouth only to breathe roses and diamonds ; and [[Ermengarde]_{816-ermengarde} who was so good - natured that [she]_{5436-ermengarde who was so good - natured that she sacrificed even her lovers to her friends} sacrificed even [[her]_{5436-ermengarde who was so good - natured that she sacrificed even her lovers to her friends} lovers]_{5437-her lovers} to [[her]_{5436-ermengarde who was so good - natured that she sacrificed even her lovers to her friends} friends]_{3025-her friends}]_{5436-ermengarde who was so good - natured that she sacrificed even her lovers to her friends} ; saw [him]_{328-lord monmouth} merely to exclaim at the same moment , and with the same voices of thrilling joyousness . " Why did not [you]_{328-lord monmouth} ask [him]_{328-lord monmouth} to dinner ! "_{[328-lord monmouth]} And then without waiting for [his]_{328-lord monmouth} reply entered with that rapidity of elocution which [Frenchwomen]_{5439-frenchwomen} can alone command into the catalogue of [his]_{328-lord monmouth} charms and accomplishments , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} began to regret that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} really had not seen [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} who it appears might have greatly contributed to the pleasure of the day . The message which was duly given however settled the business . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} felt that any chance of explanations or even allusions to the past was out of the question ; and to defend [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} from the accusations of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} animated guests]_{5440-his animated guests} , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} said , " Well , [he]_{328-lord monmouth} shall come to dine with [you]_{5440-his animated guests} next time . "_{[328-lord monmouth]} There is no end to the influence of [woman]_2314-woman on [our]_5442-our life . It is at the bottom of everything that happens to [us]_5442-our . And so it was , that , in spite of all the combinations of [Lucretia]_{329-coningsby} and [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , and the mortification and resentment of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , the favourable impression [he]_{328-lord monmouth} casually made on [a couple of [French actresses]_{5444-french actresses}]_{5443-a couple of french actresses} occasioned [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , before a month had elapsed since [his]_{328-lord monmouth} memorable interview at [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , to receive an invitation again to dine with [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} . The party was very agreeable . [Clotilde]_815-clotilde and [Ermengarde]_{816-ermengarde} had wits as sparkling as [their]_{5443-a couple of french actresses} eyes . There was [the manager of the Opera]_{5446-the manager of the opera} , [a great friend of [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque}]_{5447-a great friend of villebecque} , and [[his]_{1007-his grandfather} wife]_{1760-his wife} , [a very splendid lady who had been [a prima donna of celebrity]_{5450-a prima donna of celebrity} , and still had a commanding voice for [a chamber]_{7032-a chamber}]_{5449-a very splendid lady who had been a prima donna of celebrity , and still had a commanding voice for a chamber} . [A Carlist nobleman who lived upon [his]_{1007-his grandfather} traditions]_{5452-a carlist nobleman who lived upon his traditions} , and who though without a sou could tell of a festival given by [[his]_{1007-his grandfather} family]_{1300-his family} before the revolution which had cost a million of francs , and [a Neapolitan physician , in whom [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had great confidence and who [himself]_{5454-a neapolitan physician , in whom lord monmouth had great confidence and who himself believed in the elixir vitæ} believed in the Elixir Vitæ]_{5454-a neapolitan physician , in whom lord monmouth had great confidence and who himself believed in the elixir vitæ} , made up the party with [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . [[Our]_5455-our hero]_{1558-our hero} remarked that [Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} on this occasion sat at the bottom of the table , but [Flora]_612-flora did not appear . In the meantime , the month which brought about this satisfactory , and at one time unexpected , result , was fruitful also in other circumstances still more interesting . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Edith]_580-edith met frequently , if to breathe the same atmosphere in [the same crowded saloons]_{5457-the same crowded saloons} can be described as meeting ; ever watching [each other]_{1752-each other} 's movements and yet studious never to encounter [each other]_{1752-each other} 's glance . The charms of [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} had become an universal topic ; [they]_5460-they were celebrated in [ball rooms]_{5461-ball rooms} , they were discussed at [clubs]_6581-clubs ; [Edith]_580-edith was the beauty of the season . [All]_6024-all admired [her]_580-edith , many sighed even to express [their]_6024-all admiration ; but the devotion of [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} , who always hovered about [her]_580-edith , deterred [them]_6024-all from a rivalry which might have made the boldest despair . As for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [he]_5464-he passed [his]_5464-he life principally with [the various members of [the Sydney family]_{5466-the sydney family}]_{5465-the various members of the sydney family} ; and was almost daily riding with [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} and [[her]_{533-lady everingham} sister]_{2360-her sister} , generally accompanied by [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} and [[his]_{337-henry sydney} friend]_{2195-his friend} [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} , between whom indeed and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} there were relations of intimacy scarcely less inseparable . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had spoken to [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} of the rumoured marriage of [[her]_{329-coningsby} elder brother]_{5469-her elder brother} , and found , although [the family]_{6393-the family} had not yet been formally apprised of it , [she]_{329-coningsby} entertained very little doubt of its ultimate occurrence . [She]_{329-coningsby} admired [Miss Millbank]_{372-miss millbank} with whom [her]_{329-coningsby} acquaintance continued slight ; and [she]_{329-coningsby} wished of course that [[her]_{329-coningsby} brother]_{7224-her brother} should marry and be happy , " but [Percy]_462-percy is often in love , "_{[329-coningsby]} [she]_{329-coningsby} would add , " and never likes [us]_9360-us to be very intimate with [his]_462-percy inamoratas . [He]_462-percy thinks it destroys the romance ; and that domestic familiarity may compromise [his]_462-percy heroic character . However , "_{[329-coningsby]} [she]_{329-coningsby} added , " [I]_{329-coningsby} really believe that will be a match . "_{[329-coningsby]} On the whole , though [he]_{7224-her brother} bore a serene aspect to [the world]_{971-the world} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} passed this month in a state of restless misery . [His]_{7224-her brother} soul was brooding on one subject and [he]_{7224-her brother} had [no confidant]_{5473-no confidant} ; [he]_{7224-her brother} could not resist the spell that impelled [him]_{7224-her brother} to [the society where [Edith]_580-edith might at least be seen]_{5474-the society where edith might at least be seen} ; and the circle in which [he]_{7224-her brother} lived was one in which [her]_580-edith name was frequently mentioned . Alone , in [[his]_{7224-her brother} solitary rooms in [the Albany]_{5476-the albany}]_{5475-his solitary rooms in the albany} , [he]_{7224-her brother} felt all [his]_{7224-her brother} desolation ; and often a few minutes before [he]_{7224-her brother} figured in [the world]_{971-the world} apparently followed and courted by all , [he]_{7224-her brother} had been plunged in the darkest fits of irremediable wetchedness . [He]_{7224-her brother} had of course frequently met [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , but [their]_5478-their salutations though never omitted and on each side cordial , were brief . There seemed to be a tacit understanding between [them]_5478-their not to refer to a subject fruitful in painful reminiscences . The season waned ; in the fulfilment of a project originally formed in [the Playing fields of [Eton]_9-eton]_{8936-the playing fields of eton} , often recurred to at [Cambridge]_{123-cambridge} , and cherished with the fondness with which [men]_5722-men cling to a scheme of early youth , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [Vere]_371-vere and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , had engaged [some moors together]_{5481-some moors together} this year ; and in a few days [they]_5478-their were about to quit [town]_1088-town for [Scotland]_80-scotland . [They]_5478-their had pressed [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} to accompany [them]_5478-their , but [he]_{538-eustace lyle} who in general seemed to have no pleasure greater than [[their]_5478-their society]_{5483-their society} had surprised [them]_5478-their by declining [their]_5478-their invitation , with some vague mention that [he]_{538-eustace lyle} rather thought [he]_{538-eustace lyle} should go abroad . It was the last day of July , and [all the world]_{8600-all the world} were at a breakfast given , at [a fanciful cottage]_{5485-a fanciful cottage} , situate in [beautiful gardens on [the banks of [the Thames]_{301-the thames}]_{5487-the banks of the thames}]_{5486-beautiful gardens on the banks of the thames} , by [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} . The weather was as bright as the romances of [Boccacio]_302-boccacio ; there were pyramids of strawberries in bowls colossal enough to hold orange trees ; and the choicest bands filled the air with enchanting strains , while a brilliant multitude sauntered on turf like velvet , or roamed in desultory existence amid the quivering shades of winding walks . " [My]_{533-lady everingham} fête was prophetic , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} when [she]_{533-lady everingham} saw [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{533-lady everingham} am glad it is connected with an incident . It gives it a point . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} are mystical as well as prophetic . Tell [me]_{533-lady everingham} what are [we]_9361-we to celebrate . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " [Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} is going to be married . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " Then [I]_{533-lady everingham} too will prophecy and name [the hero of the romance]_{9362-the hero of the romance} — [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} have been more prescient than [me]_{533-lady everingham} , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , " perhaps because [I]_{533-lady everingham} was thinking too much of [some one else]_{9363-some one else} . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " It seems to [me]_{533-lady everingham} an union which all must acknowledge perfect . [I]_{533-lady everingham} hardly know which [I]_{533-lady everingham} love best . [I]_{533-lady everingham} have had [my]_{533-lady everingham} suspicions a long time ; and when [Eustace]_{538-eustace lyle} refused to go to [the moors]_{9364-the moors} with [us]_9361-we , though [I]_{533-lady everingham} said nothing , [I]_{533-lady everingham} was convinced . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " At any rate , "_{[533-lady everingham]} said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} sighing with a rather smiling face , " [we]_9361-we are [kinsfolk Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; though [I]_{533-lady everingham} would gladly have wished to have been more . "_{[533-lady everingham]} " Were [those]_9365-those [your]_{533-lady everingham} thoughts , [dear Lady]_{9366-dear lady} ? Ever kind to [me]_5488-me ! But such happiness , "_[5488-me] [he]_5488-me added in a mournful tone , " [I]_5488-me fear can never be [mine]_5488-me . "_[5488-me] " And why ? "_{[533-lady everingham]} " Ah ! ' tis a tale too strange and sorrowful for a day when like [Seged]_817-seged [we]_9361-we must all determine to be happy . "_[5488-me] " [You]_5488-me have already made [me]_5488-me miserable . "_[5488-me] " Here comes a group that will make [you]_{533-lady everingham} gay , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [he]_5488-me moved on . [Edith]_580-edith and [the Wallingers]_{762-the wallingers} accompanied by [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} , [Mr. Melton]_{562-mr. melton} and [Sir Charles Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} formed [the party]_{5724-the party} . [They]_5490-they seemed profuse in [their]_5490-they congratulations to [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , having already learnt the intelligence from [[her]_{533-lady everingham} brother]_{7224-her brother} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} stopped to speak to [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} , who had still [a daughter to marry]_{5492-a daughter to marry} . [Both Augustina who was at [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby}]_{5493-both augustina who was at coningsby castle} , and [Clara Isabella]_635-isabella who ought to have been [there]_878-there , had each secured [the right man]_{3821-the right man} . But [Adelaide Victoria]_{818-adelaide victoria} had now appeared , and [Lady St. Julians]_{605-lady st. julians} had a great regard for [the favourite grandson of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{5496-the favourite grandson of lord monmouth} , and also for [the influential friend of [Lord Vere]_371-vere and [Sir Charles Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst}]_{5497-the influential friend of lord vere and sir charles buckhurst} . In case [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} did not determine to become [[her]_{605-lady st. julians} son - in - law]_{5498-her son - in - law} [himself]_{329-coningsby} , [he]_{7224-her brother} might counsel [either of [[his]_{7224-her brother} friends]_{856-his friends}]_{5499-either of his friends} to a judicious decision on an inevitable act . " Strawberries and cream ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} to [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} who seemed occupied with some delicacies . " Egad ! no , no , no ; those days are passed . [I]_{317-mr. rigby} think there is a little easterly wind with all this fine appearance . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [I]_{317-mr. rigby} am for in - door nature [myself]_{317-mr. rigby} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . " Do [you]_{353-mr. ormsby} know [I]_{317-mr. rigby} do n't half like the way [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} is going on . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} never gets out of [that villa of [his]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{9367-that villa of his} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} should change [his]_{328-lord monmouth} air more . Tell [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " It 's no use telling [him]_{328-lord monmouth} anything . Have [you]_{353-mr. ormsby} heard anything of [Miladi]_819-miladi ? "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} had a letter from [her]_819-miladi to - day ; [she]_819-miladi writes in very good spirits . [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} am sorry it broke up , and yet [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} never thought it would last as long . "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} " [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} gave [them]_9368-them two years , "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} lived with [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} first wife]_{5372-his first wife} two years . And afterwards with [the Mirandola at [Milan]_160-milan]_{9370-the mirandola at milan} , at least nearly two years , it was a year and ten months . [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} must know , for [he]_{328-lord monmouth} called [me]_{353-mr. ormsby} in to settle affairs . [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} took [the lady]_{1269-the lady} to [the Baths of [Lucca]_303-lucca]_{9372-the baths of lucca} on the pretence that [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} would meet [us]_9368-them [there]_878-there . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} went to [Paris]_27-paris . All [his]_{328-lord monmouth} great affairs have been two years . [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} remember [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} wanted to bet [Cassilis]_{790-mr. cassilis} at [White]_820-white 's on it when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} married , but [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} thought being [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} intimate friend]_{9374-his intimate friend} , [the oldest friend [he]_{328-lord monmouth} has indeed]_{9375-the oldest friend he has indeed} , and [one of [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} trustees]_{9377-his trustees}]_{9376-one of his trustees} , it was perhaps as well not to do it . "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} " [You]_{353-mr. ormsby} should have made the bet with [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} , "_{[317-mr. rigby]} said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , " and then there never would have been a separation . "_{[317-mr. rigby]} " Hah , hah , hah ! Do [you]_{353-mr. ormsby} know [I]_{353-mr. ormsby} feel the wind . "_{[353-mr. ormsby]} About an hour after this [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} who had just quitted [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} , met on [the terrace]_{4969-the terrace} by [the river]_{1561-the river} [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} walking with [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} and [a Russian Prince]_{7489-a russian prince} whom [that lady]_{7749-that lady} was enchanting . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was about to pass with some slight courtesy , but [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} stopped and would speak to [him]_{7489-a russian prince} : on very slight subjects ; the weather and the fête ; but yet enough adroitly managed to make [him]_{7489-a russian prince} turn and join [her]_{746-lady wallinger} . [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} walked on a little before with [[her]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} Russian admirer]_{5506-her russian admirer} . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} followed with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " The match that has been proclaimed today has greatly surprised [me]_{746-lady wallinger} , "_{[746-lady wallinger]} said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . " Indeed ! "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , " [I]_{329-coningsby} confess [I]_{329-coningsby} was long prepared for it . And it seems to [me]_{329-coningsby} the most natural alliance conceivable and one that [every one]_{1328-every one} must approve . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} seems very much surprised at it . "_{[616-mrs. guy flouncey]} " Ah ! [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} is [a very brilliant personage]_{9379-a very brilliant personage} , and can not deign to observe obvious circumstances . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Do [you]_{329-coningsby} know , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , that [I]_{329-coningsby} always thought [you]_{329-coningsby} were engaged to [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} ? "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} ! "_{[616-mrs. guy flouncey]} " Indeed [we]_9380-we were informed more than a month ago , that [you]_{329-coningsby} were positively going to be married to [her]_{449-lady theresa} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [I]_{746-lady wallinger} am not one of those who can shift [their]_9381-their affections with such rapidity , [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} . "_{[746-lady wallinger]} [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} looked distressed . " [You]_{329-coningsby} remember [our]_9380-we meeting [you]_{329-coningsby} on the stairs at [— House]_{283-— house} , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[746-lady wallinger]} " Painfully . It is deeply graven on [my]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} brain . "_{[616-mrs. guy flouncey]} " [Edith]_580-edith had just been informed that [you]_{329-coningsby} were going to be married to [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . "_{[329-coningsby]} " Not surely by [him]_9382-him to whom [she]_{449-lady theresa} is [herself]_{449-lady theresa} going to be married , "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} reddening . " [I]_{329-coningsby} am not aware that [she]_{449-lady theresa} is going to be married to [any one]_{875-any one} . [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} admires [her]_{449-lady theresa} ; has always admired [her]_{449-lady theresa} . But [Edith]_580-edith has given [him]_9382-him no encouragement , at least gave [him]_9382-him no encouragement as long as [she]_580-edith believed — but why dwell on such an unhappy subject , [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [I]_{329-coningsby} am to blame , [I]_{329-coningsby} have been to blame perhaps before , but indeed [I]_{329-coningsby} think it cruel , very cruel that [Edith]_580-edith and [you]_{329-coningsby} are kept asunder . "_{[329-coningsby]} " [You]_{329-coningsby} have always been [my]_{329-coningsby} best , [[my]_{329-coningsby} dearest friend]_{9384-my dearest friend} ; and are the most amiable and admirable of [women]_2299-women . But tell [me]_{329-coningsby} , is it indeed true that [Edith]_580-edith is not going to be married ? "_{[329-coningsby]} At this moment [Mrs. Guy Flouncey]_{616-mrs. guy flouncey} turned round , and assuring [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} that [the Prince]_{1289-the prince} and [herself]_{746-lady wallinger} had agreed to refer some point to [her]_{746-lady wallinger} about the most transcendental ethics of flirtation , this deeply interesting conversation was arrested , and [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} with becoming suavity was obliged to listen to [the lady]_{1269-the lady} 's lively appeal of exaggerated nonsense , and [the Prince]_{1289-the prince} affected protests , while [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} walked by [her]_{1269-the lady} side pale and agitated , and then offered [his]_{1289-the prince} arm to [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} which [she]_{1269-the lady} accepted with an affectionate pressure . At the end of [the terrace]_{4969-the terrace} [they]_5511-they met [some other guests]_{5512-some other guests} , and soon were immersed in the multitude that thronged [the lawn]_{5513-the lawn} . " There is [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} , "_{[746-lady wallinger]} said [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} looked up , and saw [Edith]_580-edith on [his]_{1289-the prince} arm . [They]_5514-they were unconsciously approaching [them]_5511-they . [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} was there , but [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} seemed to shrink into nothing to - day before [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , who was captivated for the moment by [Edith]_580-edith , and hearing that [no knight]_{5515-no knight} was resolute enough to try a fall with [the Marquess]_{1234-the marquess} , was impelled by [his]_{374-lord beaumanoir} talent for action to enter the lists . [He]_{374-lord beaumanoir} had talked down [everybody]_{934-everybody} , unhorsed [every cavalier]_{5518-every cavalier} . [Nobody]_880-nobody had a chance against [him]_{374-lord beaumanoir} ; [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} answered all [your]_5520-your questions before [you]_5520-your asked [them]_5521-them ; contradicted [everybody]_{934-everybody} with the intrepidity of [a Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; annihilated [your]_5520-your anecdotes by historiettes infinitely more piquant ; and if [anybody]_7508-anybody chanced to make a joke which [he]_7508-anybody could not excel , declared immediately that it was a [Joe Miller]_{821-joe miller} . [He]_{374-lord beaumanoir} was absurd , extravagant , grotesque , noisy ; but [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} was young , rattling , and interesting from [his]_{374-lord beaumanoir} health and spirits . [Edith]_580-edith was extremely amused by [him]_{374-lord beaumanoir} ; and was encouraging by [her]_580-edith smile [his]_{374-lord beaumanoir} spiritual excesses , when [they]_5524-they all suddenly met [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . The eyes of [Edith]_580-edith and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} met for the first time since [they]_5524-they so cruelly encountered on [the staircase of [— House]_{5526-— house}]_{5525-the staircase of — house} . A deep , quick blush suffused [her]_580-edith face ; [her]_580-edith eyes gleamed with a sudden corruscation ; suddenly and quickly [she]_580-edith put forth [her]_580-edith hand . Yes ! [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} presses once more that hand which permanently to retain is the passion of [his]_{374-lord beaumanoir} life , yet which may never be [his]_{374-lord beaumanoir} ! It seemed that for the ravishing delight of that moment , [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} could have borne with cheerfulness all the dark and harrowing misery of the year that had past away since [he]_{374-lord beaumanoir} embraced [her]_580-edith in [the woods of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{5527-the woods of hellingsley} , and pledged [his]_{374-lord beaumanoir} faith by [the waters of [the rushing Darl]_{268-the darl}]_{5528-the waters of the rushing darl} . [He]_{374-lord beaumanoir} seized the occasion which offered itself , a moment to walk by [her]_580-edith side , and to snatch some brief instants of unreserved communion . " Forgive [me]_580-edith ! "_[580-edith] [she]_580-edith said . " Ah ! how could [you]_580-edith ever doubt [me]_{329-coningsby} ! "_{[329-coningsby]} said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . " [I]_{329-coningsby} was unhappy . "_{[329-coningsby]} " And now [we]_9386-we are to [each other]_{1752-each other} as before ? "_[580-edith] " And will be ; come what come may . "_{[329-coningsby]} It was merry Christmas at [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} . There was a Yule log blazing on every hearth in [that wide domain]_{5529-that wide domain} , from [the hall of [the squire]_{5531-the squire} to [the peasant]_{5899-the peasant} 's roof]_{5530-the hall of the squire to the peasant 's roof} . [The Buttery Hatch]_{5533-the buttery hatch} was open for the whole week from noon to sunset ; [all comers]_{5534-all comers} might take [their]_{5534-all comers} fill , and each carry away as much bold beef , white bread , and jolly ale as [a strong man]_{5535-a strong man} could bear in a basket with one hand . For [every woman]_{8417-every woman} a red cloak , and a coat of broad cloth for [every man]_{6081-every man} . All day long , carts laden with fuel and warm raiment were traversing [the various districts]_{5538-the various districts} , distributing comfort and dispensing cheer . For [a Christian gentleman of high degree]_{5539-a christian gentleman of high degree} was [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} . Within [[his]_{538-eustace lyle} hall]_{8979-his hall} too [he]_{538-eustace lyle} holds [his]_{538-eustace lyle} revel , and [[his]_{538-eustace lyle} beauteous bride]_{5541-his beauteous bride} welcomes [[their]_5542-their guests]_{1381-their guests} from [[her]_{5541-his beauteous bride} noble parents]_{5544-her noble parents} to [the faithful tenants of [the house]_{844-the house}]_{5545-the faithful tenants of the house} . [All classes]_{6831-all classes} are mingled in the joyous equality that becomes the season , at once sacred and merry . There are carols for the eventful Eve , and mummers for the festive Day . [The Duke]_{860-the duke} and [Duchess]_550-duchess and [every member of [the family]_{6393-the family}]_{5549-every member of the family} had consented this year to keep [their]_5542-their Christmas with [the newly married couple]_{5551-the newly married couple} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} too was [there]_878-there , and all [[his]_{538-eustace lyle} friends]_{856-his friends} . [The party]_{5724-the party} was numerous , gay , hearty and happy ; for [they]_5542-their were all united by sympathy . [They]_5542-their were planning that [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} should be appointed [Lord of Misrule]_{822-lord of misrule} , or [ordained Abbot of Unreason at the least]_{5555-ordained abbot of unreason at the least} , so successful had been [his]_{337-henry sydney} revival of [the Mummers]_{823-the mummers} , the Hobby - horse not forgotten . [[Their]_5542-their host]_{1386-their host} had intrusted to [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} the restoration of many old observances , and the joyous feeling which this celebration of Christmas had diffused throughout [a very extensive district]_{5557-a very extensive district} , was a fresh argument in favour of [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} 's principle , that a mere mechanical mitigation of the material necessities of [the humbler classes]_{5558-the humbler classes} , a mitigation which must inevitably be very limited , can never alone avail sufficiently to ameliorate [their]_{5558-the humbler classes} condition ; that [their]_{5558-the humbler classes} condition is not merely " a knife and fork question , "_{[337-henry sydney]} to use the coarse and shallow phrase of the Utilitarian school ; that a simple satisfaction of the grosser necessities of [our]_5559-our nature will not make [a happy people]_{5560-a happy people} ; that [you]_5561-you must cultivate the heart as well as seek to content the belly ; and that the surest means to elevate the character of [the people]_{1127-the people} is to appeal to [their]_{1127-the people} affections . There is nothing more interesting than to trace predisposition . An indefinite yet strong sympathy with [the Peasantry of [the realm]_{1534-the realm}]_{5563-the peasantry of the realm} had been one of the characteristic sensibilities of [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} at [Eton]_9-eton . Yet [a schoolboy]_{1631-a schoolboy} , [he]_{337-henry sydney} had busied [himself]_{337-henry sydney} with [their]_{5558-the humbler classes} pastimes and the details of [their]_{5558-the humbler classes} cottage economy . As [he]_{337-henry sydney} advanced in life , the horizon of [his]_{337-henry sydney} views expanded with [his]_{337-henry sydney} intelligence and [his]_{337-henry sydney} experience , and [the son of one of [the noblest of [our]_5559-our houses]_{5567-the noblest of our houses} , to whom the delights of life are offered with fatal facility , on the very threshold of [his]_{337-henry sydney} career , [he]_{337-henry sydney} devoted [his]_{337-henry sydney} time and thought , labour and life , to one vast and noble purpose , the elevation of the condition of [the great body of [the people]_{1127-the people}]_{5568-the great body of the people}]_{5566-the son of one of the noblest of our houses , to whom the delights of life are offered with fatal facility , on the very threshold of his career , he devoted his time and thought , labour and life , to one vast and noble purpose , the elevation of the condition of the great body of the people} . " [I]_{337-henry sydney} vote for [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} being [Lord of Misrule]_{822-lord of misrule} , "_{[337-henry sydney]} said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} , " [I]_{337-henry sydney} will be content with being [[his]_{362-buckhurst} Gentleman Usher]_{9388-his gentleman usher} . "_{[337-henry sydney]} It shall be put to the vote , " said [Lord Vere]_371-vere . "_{[337-henry sydney]} [No one]_{1022-no one} has a chance against [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[1022-no one]} Now , [Sir Charles]_{362-buckhurst} , " said [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} , "_{[362-buckhurst]} [your]_{362-buckhurst} absolute sway is about to commence . And what is [your]_{362-buckhurst} will . " "_{[362-buckhurst]} The first thing must be [my]_0-i formal installation , " said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i vote [the Boar]_{5571-the boar} 's head be carried in procession thrice round [the hall]_{846-the hall} , and [Beau]_789-beau shall be the champion to challenge all who question [my]_0-i right . [Duke]_{409-the duke of agincourt} , [you]_{409-the duke of agincourt} shall be [[my]_0-i chief butler]_{5573-my chief butler} ; [the Duchess]_{6414-the duchess} [[my]_0-i herbwoman]_{5575-my herbwoman} . [She]_{6414-the duchess} is to walk before [me]_0-i , and scatter rosemary . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} shall carry [the Boar]_{824-the boar} 's head . [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} and [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} shall sing the canticle . [Lord Everingham]_{535-lord everingham} shall be [Marshal of the lists]_{5576-marshal of the lists} , and put [all in the stocks who are found sober and decorous]_{5577-all in the stocks who are found sober and decorous} . [Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} shall be the palmer from [the Holy Land]_{304-the holy land} , and [Vere]_371-vere shall ride the Hobby - horse . [Some]_1460-some must carry [cups of Hippocrass]_{5579-cups of hippocrass} ; some lighted tapers ; all must join in chorus . " [He]_{535-lord everingham} ceased [his]_{535-lord everingham} instructions and [all]_6024-all hurried away to carry [them]_6024-all into effect . [Some]_1460-some hastily arrayed [themselves]_1460-some in fanciful dresses , [the ladies in robes of white with garlands of flowers]_{9391-the ladies in robes of white with garlands of flowers} , some drew pieces of armour from the wall , and decked [themselves]_1460-some with helm and hauberk , others waved ancient banners . [They]_6024-all brought in [the Boar]_{824-the boar} 's head on a large silver dish , and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} raised it aloft . [They]_6024-all formed into procession , [the Duchess distributing rosemary]_550-duchess , [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} swaggering with all the majesty of [Tamerlane]_{825-tamerlane} , [his]_{535-lord everingham} mock court irresistibly humorous with [their]_6024-all servility , and the sweet voice of [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} chaunting the first verse of the Canticle , followed in the second by the rich tones of [Lady Theresa]_{449-lady theresa} . I. II . The procession thrice paraded [the Hall]_{846-the hall} . Then [they]_6024-all stopped , and [the Lord of Misrule]_{9393-the lord of misrule} ascended [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} throne and [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} courtiers]_{9394-his courtiers} formed round [him]_{9393-the lord of misrule} in circle . Behind [him]_{9393-the lord of misrule} [they]_6024-all held the ancient banners and waved [their]_6024-all glittering arms ; and placed on a lofty and illuminated pedestal the Boar 's head covered with garlands . It was a good picture and [the Lord of Misrule]_{9393-the lord of misrule} sustained [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} part with untiring energy . [He]_{9393-the lord of misrule} was addressing [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} court]_{9396-his court} in a pompous rhapsody of merry nonsense , when [a servant]_{5416-a servant} approached [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and told [him]_{9393-the lord of misrule} that [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} was wanted without . [[Our]_9398-our hero]_{1558-our hero} retired unperceived . A despatch had arrived for [him]_{9393-the lord of misrule} from [London]_3-london . Without any prescience of its purpose , [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} nevertheless broke the seal with a trembling hand . [His]_{9393-the lord of misrule} presence was immediately desired in [town]_1088-town — [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} was dead . This was a crisis in the life of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; yet , like many critical epochs , [the person most interested in it]_{9401-the person most interested in it} was not sufficiently aware of [its]_9402-its character . The first feeling which [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} experienced at the intelligence was sincere affliction . [He]_{9393-the lord of misrule} was fond of [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} ; had received great kindness from [him]_{1007-his grandfather} , and at a period of life when it was most welcome . The neglect and hardships of [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} early years , instead of leaving a prejudice against one who by some might be esteemed [[their]_9404-their author]_{9405-their author} , had only rendered by [their]_9404-their contrast [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} more keenly sensible of the solicitude and enjoyment which had been lavished on [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} happy youth . The next impression on [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} mind was undoubtedly a natural and reasonable speculation on the effect of this bereavement on [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} fortunes . [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had more than once assured [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had provided for [him]_{328-lord monmouth} as became [a near relative to whom [he]_{328-lord monmouth} was attached]_{9406-a near relative to whom he was attached} ; and in a manner which ought to satisfy the wants and wishes of [an English gentleman]_{8300-an english gentleman} . The allowance which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had made [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , as considerable as usually accorded to [the eldest sons of wealthy peers]_{9408-the eldest sons of wealthy peers} , might justify [him]_{328-lord monmouth} in estimating [his]_{328-lord monmouth} future patrimony as extremely ample . [He]_{9393-the lord of misrule} was aware indeed that at a subsequent period , [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} had projected for [him]_{9393-the lord of misrule} fortunes of a still more elevated character . [He]_{1007-his grandfather} looked to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} as [the future representative of [an ancient Barony]_{9411-an ancient barony}]_{9410-the future representative of an ancient barony} , and had been purchasing territory with the view of supporting the title . But [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} did not by any means firmly reckon on these views being realized . [He]_{9393-the lord of misrule} had a suspicion that in thwarting the wishes of [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} in not becoming a candidate for [Darlford]_157-darlford , [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} had at the moment arrested arrangements which , from the tone of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's communication , [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} believed were then in progress for that purpose ; and [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} thought it improbable , with [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} knowledge of [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's habits , that [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had found either time or inclination to resume before [his]_{1007-his grandfather} decease the completion of these plans . Indeed there was a period when in adopting the course which [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} pursued with respect to [Darlford]_157-darlford , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was well aware that [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} perilled more than the large fortune which was to accompany [the Barony]_{9414-the barony} . Had not a separation between [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} and [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} wife]_{1760-his wife} taken place simultaneously with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's difference with [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} was conscious that the consequences might have been even altogether fatal to [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} prospects ; but the absence of [her]_{1760-his wife} evil influence at such a conjuncture , its permanent removal indeed from the scene , coupled with [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} fortunate though not formal reconciliation with [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , had long ago banished from [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} memory all those apprehensions to which [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} had felt it impossible at the time to shut [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} eyes . Before [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} left [town]_1088-town for [Scotland]_80-scotland , [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} had made a farewell visit to [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , who , though not as cordial as in old days , had been gracious ; and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , during [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} excursion to [the moors]_{9364-the moors} , and [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} various visits to [the country]_{5717-the country} , had continued at intervals to write to [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , as had been for some years [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} custom . On the whole , with an indefinite feeling which , in spite of many a rational effort , did nevertheless haunt [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} mind , that this great and sudden event might exercise a very vast and beneficial influence on [his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} worldly position , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not but feel some consolation in the affliction which [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} sincerely experienced , in the hope that [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} might at all events now offer to [Edith]_580-edith [a home worthy of [her]_580-edith charms , [her]_580-edith virtues , and [her]_580-edith love]_{9422-a home worthy of her charms , her virtues , and her love} . Although [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} had not seen [her]_580-edith since [their]_9423-their hurried yet sweet reconciliation in [the gardens of [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham}]_{9424-the gardens of lady everingham} , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was never long without indirect intelligence of the incidents of [her]_580-edith life ; and the correspondence between [Lady Everingham]_{533-lady everingham} and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , while [they]_9423-their were at [the moors]_{9364-the moors} , had apprised [him]_{9393-the lord of misrule} that [Lord Beaumanoir]_{374-lord beaumanoir} 's suit had terminated unsuccessfully almost immediately after [[his]_{9393-the lord of misrule} brother]_{6219-his brother} had quitted [London]_3-london . It was late in the evening when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} arrived in [town]_1088-town : [he]_{9393-the lord of misrule} called at once on [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , who was [one of [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's executors]_{9429-lord monmouth 's executors}]_{9428-one of lord monmouth 's executors} ; and [he]_{317-mr. rigby} persuaded [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , whom [he]_{317-mr. rigby} saw depressed , to dine with [him]_{317-mr. rigby} alone . "_[5580-you] [You]_5580-you should not be seen at [a Club]_{5290-a club} , " said [the good - natured peer]_{9430-the good - natured peer} ; "_[5580-you] and [I]_0-i remember [myself]_0-i in old days what was the wealth of an Albanian larder . " [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} at dinner talked very frankly of the disposition of [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's property]_{9431-lord monmouth 's property} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} spoke as a matter of course that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was [[[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's principal heir]_{9433-his grandfather 's principal heir} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know whether [you]_5580-you will be happier with a large fortune ? " said [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} . "_[0-i] It 's a troublesome thing ; [nobody]_880-nobody is satisfied with what [you]_5580-you do with it ; very often not [yourself]_5580-you . To maintain an equable expenditure ; not to spend too much on one thing , too little on another , is an art . There must be a harmony , a keeping , in disbursement , which [very few men]_{5583-very few men} have . Great wealth wearies . The thing to have is about ten thousand a - year , and [the world]_{971-the world} to think [you]_5580-you have only five . There 's some enjoyment then ; one is let alone . But the instant [you]_5580-you have a large fortune , duties commence . And then [impudent fellows]_{5585-impudent fellows} borrow [your]_5580-you money , and if [you]_5580-you ask [them]_{5585-impudent fellows} for it again , [they]_{5585-impudent fellows} go about [town]_1088-town saying [you]_5580-you are [a Screw]_{5587-a screw} . " [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had died suddenly at [[his]_{328-lord monmouth} [Richmond]_225-richmond villa]_{9434-his richmond villa} , which latterly [he]_{328-lord monmouth} never quitted , at a little supper ; with [no persons]_{9435-no persons} near [him]_{328-lord monmouth} but [those who were very amusing]_{9436-those who were very amusing} . [He]_{328-lord monmouth} suddenly found [he]_{328-lord monmouth} could not lift [his]_{328-lord monmouth} glass to [his]_{328-lord monmouth} lips , and being extremely polite waited a few minutes before [he]_{328-lord monmouth} asked [Clotilde]_815-clotilde , who was singing a very sparkling drinking song , to do [him]_{328-lord monmouth} that service . When in accordance with [his]_{328-lord monmouth} request [she]_815-clotilde reached [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , it was too late . [The ladies]_{1281-the ladies} shrieked , being very frightened : at first [they]_{1281-the ladies} were in despair , but after reflection , [they]_{1281-the ladies} evinced some intention of plundering [the house]_{844-the house} . [Villebecque who was absent at the moment]_{9439-villebecque who was absent at the moment} arrived in time ; and [every body]_{4085-every body} became orderly and broken - hearted . The body had been removed to [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , where it had been embalmed and laid in state . The funeral was not numerously attended . There was [nobody]_880-nobody in [town]_1088-town ; [some distinguished connexions]_{9443-some distinguished connexions} however came up from [the country]_{5717-the country} , though it was a period inconvenient for such movements . After the funeral , the will was to be read in [the principal saloon of [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house}]_{9445-the principal saloon of monmouth house} , [one of [those gorgeous apartments that had excited the boyish wonder of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} on [his]_{328-lord monmouth} first visit to [that paternal roof]_{9448-that paternal roof}]_{9447-those gorgeous apartments that had excited the boyish wonder of coningsby on his first visit to that paternal roof}]_{9446-one of those gorgeous apartments that had excited the boyish wonder of coningsby on his first visit to that paternal roof} , and now hung in black adorned with the escutcheon of [the deceased peer]_{9449-the deceased peer} . The testamentary dispositions of [the late Lord]_{9450-the late lord} were still unknown , though the names of [[his]_{9450-the late lord} executors]_{1848-his executors} had been announced by [[his]_{9450-the late lord} family solicitor]_{9452-his family solicitor} , in whose custody the will and codicils had always remained . [The executors under the will]_{9453-the executors under the will} were [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} , and [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . By a subsequent appointment , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia was added . [All these individuals]_{9454-all these individuals} were now present . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , who had been [chief mourner]_{9455-chief mourner} , stood on the right hand of [the solicitor]_{9456-the solicitor} , who sat at the end of a long table , round which in groups were ranged all who had attended the funeral , including [several of [the superior members of [the household]_{6447-the household}]_{9458-the superior members of the household}]_{9457-several of the superior members of the household} ; among them [M. Villebecque]_{607-villebecque} . [The solicitor]_{9456-the solicitor} rose and explained that though [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had been in the habit of very frequently adding codicils to [his]_{9450-the late lord} will , the original will however changed or modified had never been revoked ; it was therefore necessary to commence by reading that instrument . So saying [he]_{9450-the late lord} sate down , and breaking the seals of a large packet , [he]_{9450-the late lord} produced the will of [Philip Augustus]_348-philip , [Marquess of Monmouth]_{9461-marquess of monmouth} , which had been retained in [his]_{9450-the late lord} custody since its execution . By this will , of the date of 1829 , the sum of ten thousand pounds was left to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , then unknown to [[his]_{9450-the late lord} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} ; the same sum to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . There were a great number of legacies , none of inferior amount , most of them of a less ; these were chiefly left to [old male companions]_{9463-old male companions} and women in [various countries]_{9464-various countries} . There was an almost inconceivable number of small annuities to [faithful servants]_{9465-faithful servants} , [decayed actors]_{9466-decayed actors} , and [obscure foreigners]_{9467-obscure foreigners} . The residue of [his]_{9450-the late lord} personal estate was left to [four gentlemen]_{9468-four gentlemen} ; [three of whom had quitted [this world]_{7544-this world} before [the legator]_{9471-the legator}]_{9469-three of whom had quitted this world before the legator} ; the bequests therefore had lapsed . [The fourth residuary legatee]_{9472-the fourth residuary legatee} , in whom according to the terms of the will all would have consequently centred was [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . There followed several codicils which did not materially effect the previous disposition ; one of them leaving a legacy of £ 20,000 to [the Princess Colonna]_350-lucretia ; until [they]_{9468-four gentlemen} arrived at the latter part of the year 1832 , when a codicil increased the £ 10,000 left under the will to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to £ 50,000 . After [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's visit to [the Castle]_{7359-the castle} in 1836 a very important change occurred in the disposition of [[Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's estate]_{9474-lord monmouth 's estate} . The legacy of £ 50,000 in [his]_{9450-the late lord} favour was revoked , and the same sum left to [the Princess Lucretia]_{7494-the princess lucretia} . A similar amount was bequeathed to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ; and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was left [sole residuary legatee]_{9476-sole residuary legatee} . The marriage led to a considerable modification . An estate of about nine thousand a year which [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had [himself]_{328-lord monmouth} purchased , and was therefore in [his]_{328-lord monmouth} own disposition was left to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . The legacy to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was reduced to £ 20,000 , and the whole of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} residue left to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} issue by [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} ; in case [he]_{317-mr. rigby} died without issue , the estate bequeathed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to be taken into account , and the residue then to be divided equally between [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} and [[his]_{9450-the late lord} grandson]_{1136-his grandson} . It was under this instrument that [Sidonia]_625-sidonia had been appointed [an executor]_{9478-an executor} , and to whom [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} left , among others , [his]_625-sidonia celebrated picture of [the Holy Family]_{9479-the holy family} by [Murillo]_826-murillo , as [[his]_625-sidonia friend]_{2195-his friend} had often admired it . To [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} [he]_{328-lord monmouth} left all [his]_{328-lord monmouth} female miniatures , and to [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} [his]_{328-lord monmouth} rare and splendid collection of French novels , and all [his]_{328-lord monmouth} wines , except [his]_{328-lord monmouth} Tokay , which [he]_{328-lord monmouth} left , with [his]_{328-lord monmouth} library to [Sir Robert Peel]_{367-sir robert peel} ; though this legacy was afterwards revoked in consequence of [Sir Robert]_{367-sir robert peel} 's conduct about [the Irish Corporations]_{9481-the irish corporations} . [The solicitor]_{9456-the solicitor} paused and begged permission to send for a glass of water . While this was arranging there was a murmur at the lower part of [the room]_{854-the room} , but little disposition to conversation among [those in the vicinity of [the lawyer]_{9485-the lawyer}]_{9484-those in the vicinity of the lawyer} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was silent , [his]_{328-lord monmouth} brow a little knit ; [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was extremely pale and restless , but said nothing . [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} took a pinch of snuff , and offered [his]_{353-mr. ormsby} box to [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} who was next to [him]_{328-lord monmouth} . [They]_9486-they exchanged glances , and made some observation about the weather . [Sidonia]_625-sidonia stood apart with [his]_625-sidonia arms folded . [He]_625-sidonia had not of course attended the funeral , nor had [he]_625-sidonia as yet exchanged any recognition with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_{[5585-impudent fellows]} Now , [gentlemen]_{5708-gentlemen} , " said [the solicitor]_{9456-the solicitor} , "_{[5585-impudent fellows]} if [you]_{5708-gentlemen} please [I]_0-i will proceed . " [They]_9486-they came to the year 1839 , the year [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was at [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} . This appeared to be a very critical period in the fortunes of [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} ; while [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's reached to the culminating point . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was reduced to [his]_{317-mr. rigby} original legacy under the will of £ 10,000 ; a sum of equal amount was bequeathed to [Armand Villebecque]_{827-villebecque} in acknowledgment of faithful services ; all the disposition in favour of [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} were revoked , and [she]_{740-lady monmouth} was limited to [her]_{740-lady monmouth} moderate jointure of £ 3,000 per annum , under the marriage settlement ; while everything without reserve was left absolutely to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . A subsequent codicil determined that the £ 10,000 left to [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} should be equally divided between [him]_{317-mr. rigby} and [Lucian Gay]_{355-lucian gay} , but as some compensation , [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} left to [the Right Honourable Nicholas Rigby]_{602-the right honourable nicholas rigby} the bust of [that gentleman]_{1078-that gentleman} , which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had [himself]_{317-mr. rigby} presented to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} Lordship]_{1402-his lordship} , and which at [his]_{317-mr. rigby} desire had been placed in [the vestibule at [Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby}]_{9490-the vestibule at coningsby castle} , from the amiable motive that after [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's decease [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} might wish perhaps to present it to [some other friend]_{9491-some other friend} . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} and [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} took care not to catch the eye of [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} . As for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} [he]_{317-mr. rigby} saw [nobody]_880-nobody . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} maintained during the extraordinary situation in which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was placed a firm demeanour ; but serene and regulated as [he]_{317-mr. rigby} appeared to [the spectators]_{9493-the spectators} , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} nerves were really strung to a high pitch . There was yet another codicil . It bore the date of June 1840 ; and was made at [Brighton]_92-brighton immediately after the separation with [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} . It was the sight of this instrument that sustained [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} at this great emergency . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had a wild conviction that after all , it must set all right . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} felt assured that as [Lady Monmouth]_{740-lady monmouth} had already been disposed of , it must principally refer to the disheritance of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} — secured by [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's well - timed and malignant mis - representations of what had occurred in [Lancashire]_{41-lancashire} during the preceding summer . And then to whom could [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} leave [his]_{328-lord monmouth} money ? However [he]_{328-lord monmouth} might cut and carve up [his]_{328-lord monmouth} fortunes , [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , and especially at a moment when [he]_{328-lord monmouth} had so served [him]_{328-lord monmouth} , must come in for a considerable slice . [His]_{317-mr. rigby} prescient mind was right . All the dispositions in favour of "_[0-i] [[my]_0-i grandson]_{5589-my grandson} [Harry Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} " were revoked ; and [he]_{401-coningsby} inherited from [[his]_{401-coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} only the interest of the sum of £ 10,000 which had been originally bequeathed to [him]_{401-coningsby} in [his]_{401-coningsby} orphan boyhood . [The executors]_{9495-the executors} had the power of investing [the principal]_{9496-the principal} in any way [they]_{9495-the executors} thought proper for [his]_{401-coningsby} advancement in life , provided always it was not placed in "_[608-stella] the capital stock of any manufactory . " [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} turned pale ; [he]_{401-coningsby} lost [his]_{401-coningsby} abstracted look , [he]_{401-coningsby} caught the eye of [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} , [he]_{401-coningsby} read the latent malice of that nevertheless anxious countenance . What passed through the mind and being of [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} was thought and sensation enough for a year , yet it was as the flash that reveals [a whole country]_{9497-a whole country} , yet ceases to be ere one can say it lightens . There was a revelation to [him]_{401-coningsby} of an inward power that should baffle these conventional calamities ; a natural and sacred confidence in [his]_{401-coningsby} youth and health , and knowledge and convictions . Even the recollection of [Edith]_580-edith was not unaccompanied with some sustaining associations . At least [the mightiest foe to [their]_9499-their union]_{9498-the mightiest foe to their union} was departed . All this was the impression of an instant , simultaneous with the reading of the words of form with which the last testamentary disposition of [the Marquess of [Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{4050-the marquess of monmouth} left the sum of £ 30,000 to [Armand Villebecque]_{827-villebecque} ; and all the rest , residue , and remainder of [his]_0-i unentailed property wheresoever and whatsoever it might be , amounting in value to nearly a million sterling , was given devised and bequeathed to [Flora]_612-flora , commonly called [Flora Villebecque]_{828-flora villebecque} , [the step - child of [the said Armand Villebecque]_{827-villebecque}]_{9501-the step - child of the said armand villebecque} , "_[608-stella] but who is [[my]_0-i natural daughter]_{5590-my natural daughter} by [Marie Estelle Matteau]_608-stella , [an actress at the Théâtre Français in the years 1811 - 15 by the name of [Stella]_608-stella]_{5591-an actress at the théâtre français in the years 1811 - 15 by the name of stella} . " "_[608-stella] This is a crash , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} with a grave rather than agitated countenance to [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , as [[his]_{401-coningsby} friend]_{2195-his friend} came up to greet [him]_{401-coningsby} without however any expression of condolence . "_[608-stella] This time next year , [you]_5592-you will not think so , " said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} shrugged [his]_{401-coningsby} shoulders . "_[5592-you] The principal annoyance of this sort of miscarriage , " said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , "_[5592-you] is the condolence of [the gentle world]_{5593-the gentle world} . [I]_0-i think [we]_5594-they may now depart . [I]_0-i am going [home]_1156-home to dine . Come and discuss [your]_5592-you position . For the present [we]_5594-they will not speak of it . " So saying [Sidonia]_625-sidonia good - naturedly got [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} out of [the room]_{854-the room} . [They]_5594-they walked together to [[Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's house in [Carlton Gardens]_{305-carlton gardens}]_{9504-sidonia 's house in carlton gardens} , neither of [them]_5594-they making the slightest allusion to the catastrophe ; [Sidonia]_625-sidonia inquiring where [he]_625-sidonia had been , what [he]_625-sidonia had been doing , since [they]_5594-they last met , and [himself]_625-sidonia conversing in [his]_625-sidonia usual vein , though with a little more feeling in [his]_625-sidonia manner than was [his]_625-sidonia custom . When [they]_5594-they had arrived [there]_878-there , [Sidonia]_625-sidonia ordered [their]_5594-they dinner instantly , and during the interval between the command and its appearance , [he]_625-sidonia called [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} 's attention to an old German painting [he]_625-sidonia had just received , its brilliant colouring and quaint costumes . "_[5594-they] Eat , and an appetite will come , " said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , when [he]_625-sidonia observed [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} somewhat reluctant . "_[5594-they] Take some of that Chablis ; it will put [you]_5596-you right ; [you]_5596-you will find it delicious . " In this way some twenty minutes past ; [their]_5594-they meal was over , and [they]_5594-they were alone together . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been thinking all this time of [your]_5596-you position , " said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia . "_{[5597-a sorry one]} [A sorry one]_{5597-a sorry one} , [I]_0-i fear , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i really can not see that , " said [[his]_{401-coningsby} friend]_{2195-his friend} "_[0-i] [You]_5596-you have experienced this morning a disappointment ; but not a calamity . If [you]_5596-you had lost [your]_5596-you eye it would have been a calamity : no combination of circumstances could have given [you]_5596-you another . There are really no miseries except natural miseries : conventional misfortunes are mere illusions . What seems conventionally in a limited view a great misfortune , if subsequently viewed in its results , is often the happiest incident in one 's life . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope the day may come when [I]_0-i may feel this . " "_[0-i] Now is the moment when philosophy is of use ; that is to say , now is the moment when [you]_5596-you should clearly comprehend the circumstances which surround [you]_5596-you . Holiday philosophy is mere idleness . [You]_5596-you think , for example , that [you]_5596-you have just experienced a great calamity , because [you]_5596-you have lost the fortune on which [you]_5596-you counted ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must say [I]_0-i do . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i ask [you]_5596-you again : which would [you]_5596-you have rather lost , [[your]_5596-you grandfather]_{5008-your grandfather} 's inheritance or [your]_5596-you right leg ? " "_[0-i] Most certainly [my]_0-i inheritance . " "_[0-i] Or [your]_5596-you left arm ? " "_[0-i] Still the inheritance . " "_[0-i] Would [you]_5596-you have received the inheritance on condition , that [your]_5596-you front tooth should have been knocked out . " "_[0-i] No ; certainly not . " "_[0-i] Would [you]_5596-you have given up a year of [your]_5596-you life for that fortune trebled ? " "_[5596-you] Even at twenty - three , [I]_0-i would have refused the terms . " "_[0-i] Come , come , [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , the calamity can not be very great . " "_[5596-you] Why [you]_5596-you have put it in a very ingenious point of view ; and yet it is not easy to convince [a man]_{1198-a man} that [he]_{1198-a man} should be content who has lost everything . " "_[5596-you] [You]_5596-you have a great many things at this moment that [you]_5596-you separately prefer to the fortune that [you]_5596-you have forfeited . How then can [you]_5596-you be said to have lost everything ? " "_[0-i] What have [I]_0-i ? " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , despondingly . "_[5596-you] [You]_5596-you have health , youth , good looks , great abilities , considerable knowledge , a fine courage , a lofty spirit , and no contemptible experience . With each of these qualities one might make a fortune ; the combination ought to command the highest . " "_[5596-you] [You]_5596-you console [me]_0-i , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , with a faint blush and a fainter smile . "_[5596-you] [I]_0-i teach [you]_5596-you the truth . That is always solacing . [I]_0-i think [you]_5596-you are [a most fortunate young man]_{5600-a most fortunate young man} ; [I]_0-i should not have thought [you]_5596-you more fortunate if [you]_5596-you had been [[your]_5596-you grandfather]_{5008-your grandfather} 's heir ; perhaps less so . But [I]_0-i wish [you]_5596-you to comprehend [your]_5596-you position : if [you]_5596-you understand it , [you]_5596-you will cease to lament . " "_[5596-you] But what should [I]_0-i do ? " "_[0-i] Bring [your]_5596-you intelligence to bear on the right object . [I]_0-i make [you]_5596-you no offers of fortune , because [I]_0-i know [you]_5596-you would not accept them , and indeed [I]_0-i have no wish to see [you]_5596-you a lounger in life . If [you]_5596-you had inherited a great patrimony , it is possible [your]_5596-you natural character and previous culture might have saved [you]_5596-you from its paralysing influence ; but it is a question even with [you]_5596-you . Now [you]_5596-you are free — that is to say [you]_5596-you are free , if [you]_5596-you are not in debt . [A man who has not seen [the world]_{971-the world} , whose fancy is harassed with glittering images of pleasures [he]_{5602-a man who has not seen the world , whose fancy is harassed with glittering images of pleasures he has never experienced} has never experienced]_{5602-a man who has not seen the world , whose fancy is harassed with glittering images of pleasures he has never experienced} , can not live on £ 300 per annum ; but [you]_5596-you can . [You]_5596-you have nothing to haunt [your]_5596-you thoughts , or disturb the abstraction of [your]_5596-you studies . [You]_5596-you have seen [the most beautiful women]_{5604-the most beautiful women} ; [you]_5596-you have banquetted in [palaces]_1598-palaces ; [you]_5596-you know what [heroes and wits]_{5606-heroes and wits} and [statesmen]_{6293-statesmen} are made of ; and [you]_5596-you can draw on [your]_5596-you memory instead of [your]_5596-you imagination for all those dazzling and interesting objects that make [the inexperienced]_{5608-the inexperienced} restless , and are the cause of what are called scrapes . But [you]_5596-you can do nothing if [you]_5596-you be in debt . [You]_5596-you must be free . Before therefore [we]_5609-we proceed , [I]_0-i must beg [you]_5596-you to be frank on this head . If [you]_5596-you have any absolute or contingent incumbrances , tell [me]_0-i of them without reserve , and permit [me]_0-i to clear them at once to any amount . [You]_5596-you will sensibly oblige [me]_0-i in so doing : because [I]_0-i am interested in watching [your]_5596-you career , and if the racer start with a clog [my]_0-i psychological observations will be imperfect . " "_[5596-you] [You]_5596-you are indeed [a friend]_{1206-a friend} ; and had [I]_0-i debts [I]_0-i would ask [you]_5596-you to pay [them]_5611-them . [I]_0-i have nothing of the kind . [[My]_0-i grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} was so lavish in [his]_{5827-my grandfather} allowance to [me]_0-i that [I]_0-i never got into difficulties . Besides there are horses and things without end which [I]_0-i must sell , and money at [Drummond 's]_{306-drummond 's} . " "_{[5827-my grandfather]} That will produce [your]_5596-you outfit , whatever the course [you]_5596-you adopt . [I]_0-i conceive there are two careers which deserve [your]_5596-you consideration . In the first place there is Diplomacy . If [you]_5596-you decide upon that , [I]_0-i can assist [you]_5596-you . There exists between [me]_0-i and [the Minister]_{881-the minister} such relations that [I]_0-i can at once secure [you]_5596-you that first step which is so difficult to obtain . After that much , if not all , depends on [yourself]_5596-you . But [I]_0-i could advance [you]_5596-you , provided [you]_5596-you were capable . [You]_5596-you should at least not languish for want of preferment . In an important post , [I]_0-i could throw in [your]_5596-you way advantages which would soon permit [you]_5596-you to control cabinets . Information commands [the world]_{971-the world} . [I]_0-i doubt not [your]_5596-you success , and for such a career , speedy . Let [us]_5615-us assume it as a fact . Is it a result satisfactory ? Suppose [yourself]_5596-you in a dozen years a Plenipotentiary at [a chief court]_{5616-a chief court} or at a critical post ; with a red ribbon and the Privy Council in immediate perspective ; and after a lengthened career , a pension and a peerage . Would that satisfy [you]_5596-you ? [You]_5596-you do n't look excited . [I]_0-i am hardly surprised . In [your]_5596-you position , it would not satisfy [me]_0-i . [A Diplomatist]_{5617-a diplomatist} is after all [a phantom]_{5618-a phantom} . There is a want of nationality about [his]_{5617-a diplomatist} being . [I]_0-i always look upon [Diplomatists]_{5619-diplomatists} as [the Hebrews of politics]_{5620-the hebrews of politics} ; without [country]_3267-country , political creeds , popular convictions , that strong reality of existence which pervades the career of [an eminent citizen in [a free and great country]_{5623-a free and great country}]_{5622-an eminent citizen in a free and great country} . " "_[5624-you] [You]_5624-you read [my]_0-i thoughts , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} . "_[5624-you] [I]_0-i should be sorry to sever [myself]_0-i from [England]_10-england . " "_[0-i] There remains then the other , the greater , the nobler career , " said [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , "_[5624-you] which in [England]_10-england may give [you]_5596-you all — the Bar . [I]_0-i am absolutely persuaded that with the requisite qualifications and with perseverance , success at the Bar is certain . It may be retarded or precipitated by circumstances ; but can not be ultimately affected . [You]_5596-you have a right to count with [[your]_5596-you friends]_{1772-your friends} on no lack of opportunities when [you]_5596-you are ripe for [them]_{1772-your friends} . [You]_5596-you appear to [me]_0-i to have all the qualities necessary for the Bar : and [you]_5596-you may count on that perseverance , which is indispensable , for the reason [I]_0-i have before mentioned , because it will be sustained by [your]_5596-you experience . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have resolved , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} ; "_[0-i] [I]_0-i will try for the Great Seal . " Alone in [[his]_0-i chambers]_{9507-his chambers} , no longer under the sustaining influence of [Sidonia]_625-sidonia 's converse and counsel , the shades of night descending and bearing gloom to the gloomy , all the excitement of [his]_0-i spirit evaporated , the heart of [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} sank . All now depended on [himself]_0-i , and in that self [he]_0-i had no trust . Why should [he]_0-i succeed ? Success was the most rare of results . Thousands fail ; units triumph . And even success could only be conducted to [him]_0-i by the course of many years . [His]_0-i career , even if prosperous , was now to commence by the greatest sacrifice which the heart of [man]_1251-man could be called upon to sustain . Upon the stern altar of [his]_0-i fortunes , [he]_0-i must immolate [his]_0-i first and enduring love . Before , [he]_0-i had a perilous position to offer [Edith]_580-edith ; now [he]_0-i had none . The future might then have aided [them]_9509-their ; there was no combination which could improve [his]_0-i present . Under any circumstances , [he]_0-i must after all [his]_0-i thought and studies , commence a new novitiate , and before [he]_0-i could enter the arena , must pass years of silent and obscure preparation . ' Twas very bitter . [He]_0-i looked up , [his]_0-i eye caught that drawing of [the towers of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{9510-the towers of hellingsley} which [she]_580-edith had given [him]_0-i in the days of [their]_9509-their happy hearts . That was all that was to remain of [their]_9509-their loves . [He]_0-i was to bear it to the future scene of [his]_0-i labours , to remind [him]_0-i through revolving years of toil and routine , that [he]_0-i too had had [his]_0-i romance , had roamed in [fair gardens]_{9511-fair gardens} , and whispered in willing ears the secrets of [his]_0-i passion . That drawing was to become the altar piece of [his]_0-i life . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} passed an agitated night of broken sleep , waking often with a consciousness of having experienced some great misfortune , yet with a very indefinite conception of its nature . [He]_{401-coningsby} woke exhausted and dispirited . It was a gloomy day , a raw north - easter blowing up [the cloisters of [the Albany]_{307-the albany}]_{9512-the cloisters of the albany} , in which the fog was lingering , the newspaper on [his]_{401-coningsby} breakfast table full of rumoured particulars of [[his]_{401-coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's will , which had of course been duly digested by [all who knew [him]_{401-coningsby}]_{9514-all who knew him} : What a contrast to [St. Geneviève]_{120-st. geneviève} ! To the bright bracing morn of that merry Christmas ! That radiant and cheerful scene , and [those gracious and beaming personages]_{9515-those gracious and beaming personages} , seemed another world and order of beings to the one [he]_{401-coningsby} now habited and [the people with whom [he]_{401-coningsby} must now commune]_{9516-the people with whom he must now commune} . The Great Seal indeed ! It was the wild excitement of despair , the frenzied hope that blends inevitably with absolute ruin , that could alone have inspired such a hallucination ! [His]_{401-coningsby} unstrung heart deserted [him]_{401-coningsby} . [His]_{401-coningsby} energies could rally no more . [He]_{401-coningsby} gave orders that [he]_{401-coningsby} was at home to [no one]_{1022-no one} ; and in [his]_{401-coningsby} dressing gown and slippers , with [his]_{401-coningsby} feet resting on the fire - place , [the once high - souled and noble - hearted Coningsby]_{9518-the once high - souled and noble - hearted coningsby} delivered [himself]_{401-coningsby} up to despair . The day passed in a dark trance rather than a reverie . Nothing rose to [his]_{401-coningsby} consciousness . [He]_{401-coningsby} was like a particle of Chaos ; at the best , [a glimmering entity of some shadowy Hades]_{9519-a glimmering entity of some shadowy hades} . Towards evening the wind changed , the fog dispersed , there came a clear starry night , brisk and bright . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} roused [himself]_{401-coningsby} , dressed , and wrapping [his]_{401-coningsby} cloak around [him]_{401-coningsby} sallied forth . Once more in [the mighty streets]_{9520-the mighty streets} , surrounded by [millions]_{6731-millions} , [his]_{401-coningsby} petty griefs and personal fortunes assumed [their]_9522-their proper position . Well had [Sidonia]_625-sidonia taught [him]_{401-coningsby} , view everything in its relation to the rest . ' Tis the secret of all wisdom . [Here]_5716-here was the mightiest of [modern cities]_{9524-modern cities} ; [the rival even of the most celebrated of [the ancient]_{9526-the ancient}]_{9525-the rival even of the most celebrated of the ancient} . Whether [he]_{401-coningsby} inherited or forfeited fortunes , what was it to [the passing throng]_{9527-the passing throng} ? [They]_{9527-the passing throng} would not share [his]_{401-coningsby} splendour , or [his]_{401-coningsby} luxury , or [his]_{401-coningsby} comfort . But a word from [his]_{401-coningsby} lip , a thought from [his]_{401-coningsby} brain expressed at the right time , at the right place , might turn [their]_{9527-the passing throng} hearts , might influence [their]_{9527-the passing throng} passions , might change [their]_{9527-the passing throng} opinions , might affect [their]_{9527-the passing throng} destiny . Nothing is great but the personal . As civilisation advances , the accidents of life become each day less important . The power of [man]_1251-man , [his]_1251-man greatness and [his]_1251-man glory , depend on essential qualities . Brains every day become more precious than blood . [You]_9529-you must give [men]_5722-men new ideas , [you]_9529-you must teach [them]_5722-men new words , [you]_9529-you must modify [their]_5722-men manners , [you]_9529-you must change [their]_5722-men laws , [you]_9529-you must root out prejudices , subvert convictions , if [you]_9529-you wish to be great . Greatness no longer depends on rentals ; [the world]_{971-the world} is too rich ; nor on pedigrees ; [the world]_{971-the world} is too knowing . "_[0-i] The greatness of [this city]_{5626-this city} destroys [my]_0-i misery , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , "_[0-i] and [my]_0-i genius shall conquer its greatness ! " This conviction of power in the midst of despair was a revelation of intrinsic strength . It is indeed the test of a creative spirit . From that moment all petty fears for an ordinary future quitted [him]_{401-coningsby} . [He]_{401-coningsby} felt that [he]_{401-coningsby} must be prepared for great sacrifices , for infinite suffering ; that there must devolve on [him]_{401-coningsby} a bitter inheritance of obscurity , struggle , envy and hatred , vulgar prejudice , base criticism , petty hostilities , but the dawn would break , and the hour arrive , when the welcome morning hymn of [his]_{401-coningsby} success and [his]_{401-coningsby} fame would sound and be re - echoed . [He]_{401-coningsby} returned to [[his]_{401-coningsby} rooms]_{4770-his rooms} ; calm , resolute . [He]_{401-coningsby} slept the deep sleep of [a man void of anxiety]_{9534-a man void of anxiety} ; that has neither hope nor fear to haunt [his]_{401-coningsby} visions , but is prepared to rise on the morrow collected for the great human struggle . And the morrow came . Fresh , vigorous , not rash or precipitate , yet determined to lose no time in idle meditation , [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} already resolved at once to quit [[his]_{401-coningsby} present residence]_{9535-his present residence} was projecting a visit to [some legal quarter]_{9536-some legal quarter} , where [he]_{401-coningsby} intended in future to reside , when [[his]_{401-coningsby} servant]_{5260-his servant} brought [him]_{401-coningsby} a note . The handwriting was feminine . The note was from [Flora]_612-flora . The contents were brief . [She]_612-flora begged [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with great earnestness to do [her]_612-flora the honour and the kindness of calling on [her]_612-flora at [his]_{401-coningsby} earliest convenience , at [the hotel in [Brook Street]_{308-brook street} where [she]_612-flora now resided]_{9538-the hotel in brook street where she now resided} . It was an interview which [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would rather have avoided ; yet it seemed to [him]_{401-coningsby} , after a moment 's reflection , neither just nor kind , nor manly to refuse [her]_612-flora request . [Flora]_612-flora had not injured [him]_{401-coningsby} . [She]_612-flora was after all [[his]_{401-coningsby} kin]_{2196-his kin} . Was it for a moment to be supposed that [he]_{401-coningsby} was envious of [her]_612-flora lot ? [He]_{401-coningsby} replied , therefore , that in an hour [he]_{401-coningsby} would wait upon [her]_612-flora . In an hour then [two individuals]_{9540-two individuals} are to be brought together , whose first meeting was held under circumstances most strangely different . Then [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was [the patron]_{9541-the patron} , [a generous and spontaneous one , of a being obscure , almost friendless , and sinking under bitter mortification]_{9542-a generous and spontaneous one , of a being obscure , almost friendless , and sinking under bitter mortification} . [His]_{401-coningsby} favour could not be the less appreciated because [he]_{401-coningsby} was [the chosen relative of [a powerful noble]_{9544-a powerful noble}]_{9543-the chosen relative of a powerful noble} . [That noble]_{9545-that noble} was no more ; [his]_{401-coningsby} vast inheritance had devolved on [the disregarded , even despised actress , whose suffering emotions [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had then soothed , and whose fortune had risen on the destruction of all [his]_{401-coningsby} prospects , and the baulk of all [his]_{401-coningsby} aspirations]_{9546-the disregarded , even despised actress , whose suffering emotions coningsby had then soothed , and whose fortune had risen on the destruction of all his prospects , and the baulk of all his aspirations} . [Flora]_612-flora was alone when [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was ushered into [the room]_{854-the room} . The extreme delicacy of [her]_612-flora appearance was increased by [her]_612-flora deep mourning , and seated in a cushioned chair , from which [she]_612-flora seemed to rise with an effort , [she]_612-flora certainly presented little of the character of [a fortunate and prosperous heiress]_{9548-a fortunate and prosperous heiress} . "_[5627-you] [You]_5627-you are very good to come to [me]_0-i , " [she]_612-flora said , faintly smiling . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} extended [his]_0-i hand to [her]_612-flora affectionately in which [she]_612-flora placed [her]_612-flora own , looking down much embarrassed . "_[5627-you] [You]_5627-you have an agreeable situation here , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , trying to break the first awkwardness of [their]_9549-their meeting . "_[5627-you] Yes ; but [I]_0-i hope not to stay [here]_5716-here long . " "_[5627-you] [You]_5627-you are going abroad ? " "_[5627-you] No ; [I]_0-i hope never to leave [England]_10-england ! " There was a slight pause ; and then [Flora]_612-flora sighed and said : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish to speak to [you]_5627-you on a subject that gives [me]_0-i pain ; yet of which [I]_0-i must speak . [You]_5627-you think [I]_0-i have injured [you]_5627-you ? " "_[5627-you] [I]_0-i am sure , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in a tone of great kindness , "_[0-i] that [you]_5627-you could injure [no one]_{1022-no one} . " "_[5627-you] [I]_0-i have robbed [you]_5627-you of [your]_5627-you inheritance . " "_[0-i] It was not [mine]_0-i by any right legal or moral . There were [others who might have urged an equal claim to it]_{5630-others who might have urged an equal claim to it} ; and there are many who will now think that [you]_5627-you might have preferred [a superior one]_{5631-a superior one} . " "_[5627-you] [You]_5627-you had [enemies]_4653-enemies ; [I]_0-i was [not one]_{5633-not one} . [They]_4653-enemies sought to benefit [themselves]_4653-enemies by injuring [you]_5627-you . [They]_4653-enemies have not benefited [themselves]_4653-enemies ; let [them]_4653-enemies not say , that [they]_4653-enemies have at least injured [you]_5627-you . " "_{[4653-enemies]} [We]_5634-we will care not what [they]_4653-enemies say , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , "_{[4653-enemies]} [I]_0-i can sustain [my]_0-i lot . " "_[0-i] Would that [I]_0-i could [mine]_0-i ! " said [Flora]_612-flora . [She]_612-flora sighed again with a downcast glance . Then looking up embarrassed and blushing deeply , [she]_612-flora added : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish to restore to [you]_5627-you that fortune of which [I]_0-i have unconsciously and unwillingly deprived [you]_5627-you . " "_[0-i] The fortune is [yours]_5627-you , dear [Flora]_612-flora , by every right ; " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} much moved ; "_[5627-you] and there is [no one who wishes more fervently]_{5635-no one who wishes more fervently} , that it may contribute to [your]_612-flora happiness than [I]_0-i do . " "_[0-i] It is killing [me]_0-i , " said [Flora]_612-flora , mournfully ; then speaking with unusual animation , with a degree of excitement , [she]_612-flora continued : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must tell what [I]_0-i feel . This fortune is [yours]_5627-you . [I]_0-i am happy in the inheritance , if [you]_5627-you generously receive it from [me]_0-i , because [Providence]_{529-providence} has made [me]_0-i the means of baffling [[your]_5627-you enemies]_{5636-your enemies} . [I]_0-i never thought to be so happy as [I]_0-i shall be if [you]_5627-you will generously accept this fortune , always intended for [you]_5627-you . [I]_0-i have lived then for a purpose ; [I]_0-i have not lived in vain ; [I]_0-i have returned to [you]_5627-you some service , however humble , for all [your]_5627-you — goodness to [me]_0-i in [my]_0-i unhappiness . " "_[5627-you] [You]_5627-you are , as [I]_0-i have ever thought [you]_5627-you , the kindest and most tender - hearted of [beings]_5637-beings . But [you]_5627-you misconceive [our]_5638-our mutual positions , [[my]_0-i gentle [Flora]_612-flora]_{5639-my gentle flora} . The custom of [the world]_{971-the world} does not permit such acts to either of [us]_5638-our as [you]_5627-you contemplate . The fortune is [yours]_5627-you . It is left [you]_5627-you by one on whose affections [you]_5627-you had the highest claim . [I]_0-i will not say that so large an inheritance does not bring with it an alarming responsibility ; but [you]_5627-you are not unequal to it . Have confidence in [yourself]_5627-you . [You]_5627-you have a good heart ; [you]_5627-you have good sense ; [you]_5627-you have a well - principled being . [Your]_5627-you spirit will mount with [your]_5627-you fortunes , and blend with [them]_5641-them . [You]_5627-you will be happy . " "_[0-i] And [you]_0-i ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall soon learn to find content , if not happiness , from other sources , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; "_[5642-they] and mere riches , however vast , could at no time have secured [my]_0-i felicity . " "_[5642-they] But [they]_5642-they may secure that which brings felicity , " said [Flora]_612-flora , speaking in a choaking voice , and not meeting the glance of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[5642-they] [You]_5627-you had some views in life which displeased [him]_0-i who has done all this ; [they]_5642-they may be , [they]_5642-they must be , affected by this fatal caprice . Speak to [me]_0-i , for [I]_0-i can not speak , [dear Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ; do not let [me]_0-i believe that [I]_0-i , who would sacrifice [my]_0-i life for [your]_{329-coningsby} happiness , am the cause of such calamities ! " "_[0-i] Whatever be [my]_0-i lot , [I]_0-i repeat [I]_0-i can sustain it , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} with a cheek of scarlet . "_[0-i] Ah ! [he]_0-i is angry with [me]_0-i , " exclaimed [Flora]_612-flora , "_[0-i] [he]_0-i is angry with [me]_0-i , " and the tears stole down [her]_612-flora pale cheek . "_[0-i] No , no , no , [dear Flora]_612-flora ; [I]_0-i have no other feelings to [you]_612-flora but those of affection and respect , " and [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} much agitated drew [his]_0-i chair nearer to [her]_612-flora and took [her]_612-flora hand . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am gratified by these kind wishes , though they are utterly impracticable ; but they are the witnesses of [your]_612-flora sweet disposition and [your]_612-flora noble spirit . There never shall exist between [us]_5643-us , under any circumstances , other feelings but those of kin and kindness . " [He]_0-i rose as if to depart . When [she]_612-flora saw that , [she]_612-flora started , and seemed to summon all [her]_612-flora energies . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i are going , " [she]_612-flora exclaimed , "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i have said nothing , [I]_0-i have said nothing . And [I]_0-i shall never see [you]_0-i again . Let [me]_0-i tell [you]_0-i what [I]_0-i mean . This fortune is [yours]_5644-yours ; it must be [yours]_5644-yours . It is an arrow in [my]_0-i heart . Do not think [I]_0-i am speaking from a momentary impulse . [I]_0-i know [myself]_0-i . [I]_0-i have lived so much alone ; [I]_0-i have had so little to deceive or to delude [me]_0-i ; that [I]_0-i know [myself]_0-i , If [you]_0-i will not let [me]_0-i do justice , [you]_0-i declare [my]_0-i doom . [I]_0-i can not live if [my]_0-i existence is the cause of all [your]_0-i prospects being blasted , and the sweetest dreams of [your]_0-i life being defeated . When [I]_0-i die , these riches will be [yours]_5644-yours ; that [you]_0-i can not prevent . Refuse [my]_0-i present offer , and [you]_0-i seal the fate of [that unhappy Flora , whose fragile life has hung for years on the memory of [your]_0-i kindness]_{5645-that unhappy flora , whose fragile life has hung for years on the memory of your kindness} . " "_[0-i] [You]_0-i must not say these words , dear [Flora]_612-flora , [you]_0-i must not indulge in these gloomy feelings . [You]_0-i must live , and [you]_0-i must live happily . [You]_0-i have every charm and virtue which should secure happiness . The duties and the affections of existence will fall to [[your]_0-i lot]_{5646-your lot} . It is one that will always interest [me]_0-i , for [I]_0-i shall ever be [[your]_0-i friend]_{1773-your friend} . [You]_0-i have conferred on [me]_0-i one of the most delightful of feelings — gratitude , and for that [I]_0-i bless [you]_0-i . [I]_0-i will soon see [you]_0-i again . " Mournfully [he]_0-i bade [her]_612-flora farewell . About a week after this interview with [Flora]_612-flora , as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} one morning was about to sally forth from [the Albany]_{5476-the albany} to visit [some chambers in the Temple to which [his]_0-i notice had been attracted]_{9551-some chambers in the temple to which his notice had been attracted} , there was a loud ring , a bustle in [the hall]_{846-the hall} , and [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} were ushered in . There never was such a cordial meeting ; and yet the faces of [[his]_0-i friends]_{856-his friends} were serious . The truth is , the paragraphs in the newspapers had circulated in [the country]_{5717-the country} , [they]_{856-his friends} had written to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and after a brief delay [he]_0-i had confirmed [their]_{856-his friends} worst apprehensions . Immediately [they]_{856-his friends} came up to [town]_1088-town . [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} , [a younger son]_{9556-a younger son} , could offer little but sympathy , but [he]_{337-henry sydney} declared that it was [his]_{337-henry sydney} intention also to study for [the Bar]_{9557-the bar} , so [they]_{856-his friends} should not be divided . [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} after many embraces , and some ordinary talk , took [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} aside , and said , "_{[2606-my dear fellow]} [[My]_0-i dear fellow]_{2606-my dear fellow} , [I]_0-i have no objection to [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} hearing everything [I]_0-i say ; but still these are subjects which [men]_5722-men like to be discussed in private . Of course [I]_0-i expect [you]_{2606-my dear fellow} to share [my]_0-i fortune . There is enough for both . [We]_5650-we will have an exact division . " There was something in [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} 's servent resolution very loveable and a little humorous , just enough to put [one in a good temper with human nature and life]_{9558-one in a good temper with human nature and life} . If there were [any fellow]_{1689-any fellow} 's fortune in [the world]_{971-the world} that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} would share , [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} 's would have had the preference , but while [he]_{362-buckhurst} pressed [his]_{362-buckhurst} hand , and with a glance in which a tear and a smile seemed to contend for mastery , [he]_{362-buckhurst} gently indicated why such arrangements were with [our]_5650-we present manners impossible . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i see , " said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} after a moment 's thought . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i quite agree with [you]_{2606-my dear fellow} . The thing can not be done ; and to tell [you]_{2606-my dear fellow} the truth , a fortune is a bore . What [I]_0-i vote that [we]_5650-we three do at once is to take plenty of ready money , and enter the Austrian service . By [Jove]_375-jove , it is the only thing to do . " "_[375-jove] There is something in that , " said [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . "_[375-jove] In the meantime , suppose [[you]_{2606-my dear fellow} two fellows]_{5651-you two fellows} walk with [me]_0-i to [the Temple]_{5652-the temple} ; for [I]_0-i have an appointment to look at [some chambers]_{5653-some chambers} . " It was a fine day , and it was by no means a gloomy walk . Though [the two friends]_{9561-the two friends} had arrived full of indignation against [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} and miserable about [[their]_{9561-the two friends} companion]_{6951-their companion} , once more in [his]_{6951-their companion} society and finding little difference in [[his]_{6951-their companion} carriage]_{5714-his carriage} , [they]_{9561-the two friends} assumed unconsciously [their]_{9561-the two friends} habitual tone . As for [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , [he]_{362-buckhurst} was delighted with the Temple which [he]_{362-buckhurst} visited for the first time . The name enchanted [him]_{362-buckhurst} . [The tombs in [the Church]_{1228-the church}]_{9564-the tombs in the church} convinced [him]_{362-buckhurst} that [the Crusades]_{9566-the crusades} were the only career . [He]_{362-buckhurst} would have [himself]_{362-buckhurst} become [a law student]_{9567-a law student} , if [he]_{362-buckhurst} might have prosecuted [his]_{362-buckhurst} studies in chain armour . [The calmer Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} was consoled for the misfortunes of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} by a fanciful project [himself]_{337-henry sydney} to pass a portion of [his]_{337-henry sydney} life amid [these halls]_{9568-these halls} and [courts]_9569-courts , [gardens]_1179-gardens and terraces , that maintain in [the heart of [a great city]_{7005-a great city}]_{9571-the heart of a great city} in the nineteenth century so much of the grave romance and picturesque decorum of [our]_9573-our past manners . [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} was very sanguine ; [he]_{337-henry sydney} was reconciled to the disinheritance of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} by the conviction that it was a providential dispensation to make [him]_{337-henry sydney} [a Lord Chancellor]_{9574-a lord chancellor} . [These faithful friends]_{9575-these faithful friends} remained in [town]_1088-town with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} until [he]_{337-henry sydney} was established in [Paper Buildings]_{309-paper buildings} , and had become [a pupil of [a celebrated special pleader]_{9578-a celebrated special pleader}]_{9577-a pupil of a celebrated special pleader} . [They]_{9575-these faithful friends} would have remained longer , had not [he]_{337-henry sydney} [himself]_{337-henry sydney} suggested that it was better that [they]_{9575-these faithful friends} should part . [They]_{9575-these faithful friends} parted with deep emotion . It seemed a terrible catastrophe after all the visions of [their]_{9575-these faithful friends} boyish days ; [their]_{9575-these faithful friends} college dreams ; and [their]_{9575-these faithful friends} dazzling adventures in [the world]_{971-the world} . "_[0-i] And this is the end of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [the brilliant Coningsby]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} , that [[we]_5655-we all loved]_{5656-we all loved} , that was to be [[our]_5655-we leader]_{5657-our leader} ! " said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} to [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} as [they]_{9575-these faithful friends} quitted [him]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} . "_{[5654-the brilliant coningsby]} Well , come what may , life has lost something of its bloom . " "_{[5654-the brilliant coningsby]} The great thing now , " said [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} , "_{[5654-the brilliant coningsby]} is to keep up the chain of [our]_5655-we friendship . [We]_5655-we must write to [him]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} very often ; and contrive to be frequently together . It is dreadful to think that in the ways of life [our]_5655-we hearts may become estranged . [I]_0-i never felt more wretched than [I]_0-i do at this moment , and yet [I]_0-i have faith that [we]_5655-we shall not lose [him]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} . " "_[0-i] Amen ! " said [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , "_[0-i] but [I]_0-i feel [my]_0-i plan about the Austrian service was after all the only thing . [The continent]_{6435-the continent} offers a career . [He]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} might have been [Prime Minister]_{6320-prime minister} : [several strangers]_{5660-several strangers} have been ; and as for war , look at [Brown]_829-brown and [Laudohn]_830-laudohn and [half a hundred others]_{5661-half a hundred others} . [I]_0-i had a much better chance of being [a Field - Marshal]_{5662-a field - marshal} than [he]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} has of being [a Lord Chancellor]_{9574-a lord chancellor} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i feel quite convinced that [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} will be [Lord Chancellor]_{5664-lord chancellor} , " said [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} gravely . This change of life for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was a great social revolution . It was sudden and complete . Within a month after the death of [[his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} , [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} name had been erased from all [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} fashionable clubs , [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} horses and carriages sold , and [he]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} had become [a student of the Temple]_{9581-a student of the temple} . [He]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} entirely devoted [himself]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} to [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} new pursuit . [His]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} being was completely absorbed in it . There was nothing to haunt [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} mind ; no inexperienced scene or sensation of life to distract [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} intelligence . One sacred thought alone indeed there remained , shrined in the innermost sanctuary of [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} heart and consciousness . But it was a tradition , no longer a hope . The moment that [he]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} had fairly recovered from the first shock of [[his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} 's will , had clearly ascertained the consequences to [himself]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} , and had resolved on the course to pursue , [he]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} had communicated unreservedly with [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank , and had renounced those pretensions to the hand of [[his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} sister]_{9583-his sister} which it ill became the destitute to prefer . [His]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} letter was answered in person . [Millbank]_377-millbank met [Henry Sydney]_{337-henry sydney} and [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} at [the chambers of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{9584-the chambers of coningsby} . Once more [they]_9585-they were all four together ; but under what different circumstances , and with what different prospects to those which attended [their]_9585-they separation at [Eton]_9-eton ! Alone with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , [Millbank]_377-millbank spoke to [him]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} things which letters could not convey . [He]_377-millbank bore to [him]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} all the sympathy and devotion of [Edith]_580-edith , but [they]_9585-they would not conceal from [themselves]_9585-they that , at this moment , and in the present state of affairs , all was hopeless . In no way did [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ever permit [himself]_{329-coningsby} to intimate to [Oswald]_377-millbank the cause of [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} disinheritance . [He]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} was of course silent on it to [[his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} other friends]_{9586-his other friends} , as any communication of the kind must have touched on a subject that was consecrated in [his]_{5654-the brilliant coningsby} inmost soul . The state of political parties in [England]_10-england in the spring of 1841 offered a most remarkable contrast to [their]_9585-they condition at the period commemorated in the first chapter of this work . The banners of [the Conservative camp]_{9587-the conservative camp} at this moment lowered on [the Whig forces]_{9588-the whig forces} as [the gathering host of [the Norman invader]_{9590-the norman invader} frowned on [the coast of [Sussex]_310-sussex]_{9591-the coast of sussex}]_{9589-the gathering host of the norman invader frowned on the coast of sussex} . [The Whigs]_{905-the whigs} were not yet conquered , but [they]_{905-the whigs} were doomed ; and [they]_{905-the whigs} [themselves]_{905-the whigs} knew it . The mistake which was made by [the Conservative leaders]_{9593-the conservative leaders} in not retaining office in 1839 , and whether [we]_9594-we consider [their]_{905-the whigs} conduct in a national and constitutional light , or as a mere question of political tactics and party prudence , it was unquestionably a great mistake , had infused into the corpse of Whig authority a kind of galvanic action , which only [the superficial]_{9595-the superficial} could mistake for vitality . Even to form a basis for [their]_{905-the whigs} future operations , after the conjuncture of—39 , [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} were obliged to make a fresh inroad on the revenue , the daily increasing debility of which was now arresting attention , and exciting public alarm . It was clear that the catastrophe of [the government]_{930-the government} would be financial . Under all the circumstances of the case , the conduct of the Whig Cabinet in [their]_{905-the whigs} final propositions can not be described as deficient either in boldness or prudence . The policy which [they]_{905-the whigs} recommended was in itself a sagacious and spirited policy , but [they]_{905-the whigs} erred in supposing that at the period it was brought forward any measures promoted by [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} could have obtained general favour in [the country]_{5717-the country} . [The Whigs]_{905-the whigs} were known to be feeble ; [they]_{905-the whigs} were looked upon as [tricksters]_{9601-tricksters} . [The country]_{5717-the country} knew [they]_{905-the whigs} were opposed by [a very powerful party]_{9603-a very powerful party} , and though there certainly never was any authority for the belief , [the country]_{5717-the country} did believe that [that powerful party]_{9605-that powerful party} were influenced by great principles ; had in [their]_{905-the whigs} view a definite and national policy ; and would secure [England]_10-england , instead of a feeble administration and fluctuating opinions , energy and a creed . The future effect of the Whig propositions of — 41 will not be detrimental to [that party]_{6110-that party} , even if in the interval [they]_{905-the whigs} be appropriated piecemeal , as will probably be the case , by [[their]_{905-the whigs} Conservative successors]_{9607-their conservative successors} . But for the moment , and in the plight in which [the Whig party]_{6234-the whig party} found [themselves]_{6234-the whig party} , it was impossible to have devised measures more conducive to [their]_{6234-the whig party} precipitate fall . Great interests were menaced by [a weak government]_{9609-a weak government} . The consequence was inevitable . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Taper]_325-taper saw it in a moment . [They]_{905-the whigs} snuffed the factious air , and felt the coming storm . Notwithstanding the extreme congeniality of [these worthies]_{9610-these worthies} , there was a little latent jealousy between [them]_{905-the whigs} . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole worshipped [Registration]_{831-registration} ; [Taper]_325-taper adored a Cry . [Tadpole]_322-tadpole always maintained that it was the winnowing of the electoral lists that could alone gain the day ; [Taper]_325-taper , on the contrary , faithful to ancient traditions was ever of opinion that the game must ultimately be won by [popular clamor]_{9611-popular clamor} . It always seemed so impossible that [the Conservative party]_{7267-the conservative party} could ever be popular , the extreme graciousness and personal popularity of [the leaders]_{6650-the leaders} not being generally esteemed a sufficient hedge against the inveterate odium that attached to [their]_{6650-the leaders} opinions , that the Tadpole philosophy was the favoured tenet in high places ; and [Taper]_325-taper had had [his]_325-taper knuckles well rapped more than once for manoeuvring too actively against the New Poor Law , and for hiring [several linkboys]_{9614-several linkboys} to bawl [a much wronged lady]_{9615-a much wronged lady} 's name in [the Park]_{7384-the park} when [the Court prorogued Parliament]_{9617-the court prorogued parliament} . And now after all in 1841 it seemed that [Taper]_325-taper was right . There was a great clamour in every quarter , and the clamour was against [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} and in favour of Conservative principles . What [Canadian timber merchants]_{9619-canadian timber merchants} meant by Conservative principles it is not difficult to conjecture ; or [West India planters]_{9620-west india planters} . It was tolerably clear on [the hustings]_{9621-the hustings} what [squires]_9622-squires and [farmers]_9623-farmers and [[their]_{9619-canadian timber merchants} followers]_{6651-their followers} meant by Conservative principles . What [they]_{6650-the leaders} mean by Conservative principles now is another question ; and whether Conservative principles mean something higher than the perpetuation of fiscal arrangements some of [them]_{6650-the leaders} very impolitic , none of them very important . But no matter what [different bodies of men]_{9625-different bodies of men} understood by the cry in which [they]_{6650-the leaders} all joined , the Cry existed ; [Taper]_325-taper beat [Tadpole]_322-tadpole ; and the great Conservative party beat [the shattered and exhausted Whigs]_{9626-the shattered and exhausted whigs} . Notwithstanding the abstraction of [his]_325-taper legal studies , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} could not be altogether insensible to the political crisis . In the political world of course [he]_325-taper never mixed , but [the friends of [his]_325-taper boyhood]_{9627-the friends of his boyhood} were deeply interested in affairs , and [they]_{9627-the friends of his boyhood} lost no opportunity which [he]_325-taper would permit [them]_{9627-the friends of his boyhood} , of cultivating [his]_325-taper society . [Their]_{9627-the friends of his boyhood} occasional fellowship , a visit now and then to [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , and a call sometimes on [[Flora]_612-flora who lived at [Richmond]_225-richmond]_{9628-flora who lived at richmond} , comprised [his]_325-taper social relations . [[His]_325-taper general acquaintance]_{9629-his general acquaintance} did not desert [him]_325-taper , but [he]_325-taper was out of sight , and did not wish to be remembered . [Mr. Ormsby]_{353-mr. ormsby} asked [him]_325-taper to dinner , and occasionally mourned over [his]_325-taper fate in the bow window of [Whites]_{274-whites '} ; while [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} even went to see [him]_325-taper in [the Temple]_{5652-the temple} , was interested in [his]_325-taper progress , and said with an encouraging look , that when [he]_325-taper was called to the bar , [all]_6024-all [[his]_325-taper friends]_{856-his friends} must join and get up the steam . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had once met [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} who was walking with [the Duke of [Agincourt]_{279-agincourt}]_{9633-the duke of agincourt} , which was probably the reason [he]_{317-mr. rigby} could not notice [a lawyer]_{9634-a lawyer} . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} cut [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} had obtained from [Villebecque]_{827-villebecque} very accurate details as to the cause of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} being disherited . [[Our]_9635-our hero]_{1558-our hero} , if [one in such fallen fortunes]_{9637-one in such fallen fortunes} may still be described as [a hero]_{6394-a hero} , had mentioned to [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} [his]_{317-mr. rigby} sorrow that [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} had died in anger with [him]_{317-mr. rigby} ; but [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , without dwelling on the subject , had assured [him]_{317-mr. rigby} that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had reason to believe that if [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} had lived , affairs would have been different . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} had altered the disposition of [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} property]_{9640-his property} at a moment of great and general irritation and excitement , and had been too indolent , perhaps really too indisposed , which [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was unwilling ever to acknowledge , to recur to a calmer and more equitable settlement . [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} had been more frank with [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , and had told [him]_625-sidonia all about the refusal to become [a candidate for [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{9641-a candidate for darlford} against [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , the communication of [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} to [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} as to the presence of [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank at [the Castle]_{329-coningsby} and the love of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} for [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} sister]_{9583-his sister} ; all these details , furnished by [Villebecque]_{827-villebecque} to [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} had been duly transferred by [that nobleman]_{9114-that nobleman} to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} co - executor]_{9644-his co - executor} ; and [Sidonia]_625-sidonia , when [he]_625-sidonia had sufficiently digested them , had made [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} acquainted with the whole history . The Dissolution of the Whig Parliament by [the Whigs]_{905-the whigs} , the project of which had reached [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} a year before , and yet in which [nobody]_880-nobody believed to the last moment , at length took place . All [the world]_{971-the world} was dispersed in the heart of the season , and [[our]_9648-our solitary student of [the Temple]_{5652-the temple}]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} in [[his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} lonely chambers]_{9651-his lonely chambers} notwithstanding all [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} efforts , found [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} eye rather wander over the pages of [Tidd]_832-tidd and [Chitty]_833-chitty as [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} remembered that the great event to which [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} had so long looked forward was now occurring , and [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} after all was [no actor in the mighty drama]_{9652-no actor in the mighty drama} . It was to have been the epoch of [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} life ; when [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} was to have found [himself]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} in that proud position for which all the studies , and meditations , and higher impulses of [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} nature , had been preparing [him]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} . It was a keen trial of [a man]_{1198-a man} . [Every one of [[his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} friends]_{856-his friends} and [old companions]_{9656-old companions}]_{9654-every one of his friends and old companions} were [candidates and with sanguine prospects]_{9657-candidates and with sanguine prospects} . [Lord Henry]_{337-henry sydney} was certain for a division of [[his]_{337-henry sydney} county]_{9658-his county} ; [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} harangued [a large agricultural borough]_{9659-a large agricultural borough} in [[his]_{337-henry sydney} vicinity]_{7291-his vicinity} ; [Eustace Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} and [Vere]_371-vere stood in coalition for [a Yorkshire town]_{9661-a yorkshire town} ; and [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank solicited the suffrages of [a very important manufacturing constituency]_{9662-a very important manufacturing constituency} . [They]_{9654-every one of his friends and old companions} sent [their]_{9654-every one of his friends and old companions} addresses to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [He]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} was deeply interested as [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} traced in [them]_{9654-every one of his friends and old companions} the influence of [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} own mind ; often recognised the very expressions to which [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} had habituated them . Amid the confusion of a general election , [no unimpassioned critic]_{9663-no unimpassioned critic} had time to canvass the language of an address to [an isolated constituency]_{9664-an isolated constituency} ; yet [an intelligent speculator on the movements of political parties]_{9665-an intelligent speculator on the movements of political parties} might have detected in these public declarations some intimation of new views , and of a tone of political feeling that has unfortunately been too long absent from the public life of [this country]_{5794-this country} . It was the end of a sultry July day , the last ray of the sun shooting down [Pall Mall]_{22-pall mall} sweltering with dust ; there was a crowd round the doors of [the Carlton]_{311-the carlton} and [the Reform Clubs]_{9667-the reform clubs} , and every now and then an express arrived with the agitating bulletin of a fresh defeat or a new triumph . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} was walking up [Pall Mall]_{22-pall mall} . [He]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} was going to dine at [the Oxford and Cambridge Club]_{312-the oxford and cambridge club} , [the only club on whose list [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} had retained [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} name]_{9668-the only club on whose list he had retained his name} , that [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} might occasionally have the pleasure of meeting [an Eton or Cambridge friend]_{9669-an eton or cambridge friend} without the annoyance of encountering [any of [[his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} former fashionable acquaintances]_{9671-his former fashionable acquaintances}]_{9670-any of his former fashionable acquaintances} . [He]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} lighted in [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} walk on [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole and [Mr. Taper]_325-taper , [both of whom [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} knew]_{9672-both of whom he knew} . [The latter]_{9673-the latter} did not notice [him]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} , but [Mr. Tadpole]_322-tadpole more good - natured bestowed on [him]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} a rough nod , not unmarked by a slight expression of coarse pity . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} ordered [his]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} dinner , and then took up the evening papers , where [he]_{9649-our solitary student of the temple} learnt the return of [Vere]_371-vere and [Lyle]_{538-eustace lyle} ; and read a speech of [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} denouncing [the Venetian Constitution]_{9674-the venetian constitution} to the amazement of [several thousand persons apparently not a little terrified by this unknown danger]_{9675-several thousand persons apparently not a little terrified by this unknown danger} , now first introduced to [their]_{9675-several thousand persons apparently not a little terrified by this unknown danger} notice . Being [true Englishmen]_{9676-true englishmen} , [they]_{9675-several thousand persons apparently not a little terrified by this unknown danger} were all against [[Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} 's opponent]_{9677-buckhurst 's opponent} , who was of [the Venetian party]_{4957-the venetian party} , and who ended by calling out [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} for [his]_{362-buckhurst} personalities . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had dined , and was reading in [the library]_{9679-the library} , when [a waiter]_{9680-a waiter} brought up a third edition of the Sun , with electioneering bulletins from [the manufacturing districts]_{1308-the manufacturing districts} to the very latest hour . Some large letters which expressed the name of [Darlford]_157-darlford caught [his]_{9680-a waiter} eye . There seemed great excitement in [that borough]_{3943-that borough} ; strange proceedings had happened . The column was headed , "_{[329-coningsby]} Extraordinary Affair ! Withdrawal of [the Liberal Candidate]_{5665-the liberal candidate} ! [Two Tory Candidates]_{5666-two tory candidates} in the field ! ! ! " [His]_{9680-a waiter} eye glanced over an animated speech of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , [his]_{9680-a waiter} countenance changed , [his]_{9680-a waiter} heart palpitated . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank had resigned the representation of [the town]_{5934-the town} but not from weakness ; [his]_377-millbank avocations demanded [his]_377-millbank presence ; [he]_377-millbank had been requested to let [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} supply [his]_377-millbank place , but [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} was otherwise provided for ; [he]_377-millbank should always take a deep interest in [the town]_{5934-the town} and trade of [Darlford]_157-darlford ; [he]_377-millbank hoped that the link between [the Borough]_{7292-the borough} and [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} would be ever cherished ( loud cheering ) ; [he]_377-millbank wished in parting from [them]_9688-them to take a step which should conciliate all parties , put an end to local heats and factious contentions , and secure [the town]_{5934-the town} [an able and worthy representative]_{9690-an able and worthy representative} . For these reasons [he]_377-millbank begged to propose to [them]_9688-them [a gentleman who bore a name which many of [them]_9688-them greatly honoured]_{9691-a gentleman who bore a name which many of them greatly honoured} , for [himself]_377-millbank [he]_377-millbank knew [the individual]_{1623-the individual} , and it was [his]_377-millbank firm opinion that whether [they]_9688-them considered [his]_377-millbank talents , [his]_377-millbank character , or the ancient connection of [[his]_377-millbank family]_{1300-his family} with [the district]_{2729-the district} , [he]_377-millbank could not propose a candidate more worthy of [their]_9688-them confidence than [Harry Coningsby , Esq]_{401-coningsby} . This proposition was received with that wild enthusiasm which occasionally bursts out in [the most civilised communities]_{9695-the most civilised communities} . The contest between [Millbank]_377-millbank and [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was equally balanced , [neither party]_{9696-neither party} was over confident . [The Conservatives]_{834-the conservatives} were not particularly zealous in behalf of [[their]_{834-the conservatives} champion]_{3882-their champion} ; there was no [Marquess of Monmouth]_{349-marquess of monmouth} and [no Coningsby Castle]_{329-coningsby} now to back [him]_377-millbank ; [he]_377-millbank was fighting on [his]_377-millbank own resources ; and [he]_377-millbank was a beaten horse . [The Liberals]_{835-the liberals} did not like the prospect of a defeat and dreaded the mortification of [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} 's triumph . [The moderate man who thought more of local than political circumstances]_{9698-the moderate man who thought more of local than political circumstances} liked the name of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank had dexterously prepared [[his]_377-millbank leading supporters]_{9699-his leading supporters} for the substitution . Some traits of the character and conduct of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had been cleverly circulated . Thus there was a combination of many favourable causes in [his]_377-millbank favour . In half an hour 's time [his]_377-millbank image was stamped on the brain of [every inhabitant of [the Borough]_{7292-the borough}]_{9700-every inhabitant of the borough} as [an interesting and accomplished youth , who had been wronged and who deserved to be rewarded]_{9702-an interesting and accomplished youth , who had been wronged and who deserved to be rewarded} . It was whispered that [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was [[his]_377-millbank enemy]_{9703-his enemy} . [Bully Bluck]_{729-bully bluck} and [[his]_{729-bully bluck} mob]_{9704-his mob} offered [[Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank 's Committee]_{9705-mr. millbank 's committee} to throw [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} into [the river]_{1561-the river} ; or to burn down [[his]_377-millbank hotel]_{9707-his hotel} , in case [he]_377-millbank was prudent enough not to show . [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} determined to fight to the last . All [his]_{317-mr. rigby} hopes were now staked on the successful result of this contest . It was impossible if [he]_{317-mr. rigby} were returned that [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} friends]_{856-his friends} could refuse [him]_{317-mr. rigby} high office . The whole of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} 's reduced legacy was devoted to this end . The third edition of the Sun left [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} in vain attempting to address [an infuriated populace]_{9709-an infuriated populace} . Here was a revolution in the fortunes of [[our]_9710-our forlorn [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{9711-our forlorn coningsby} ! When [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} grandfather]_{1007-his grandfather} first sent for [him]_{317-mr. rigby} to [Monmouth House]_{19-monmouth house} , [his]_{317-mr. rigby} destiny was not verging on greater vicissitudes . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} rose from [his]_{317-mr. rigby} seat , and was surprised that all [the silent gentlemen who were about]_{9713-the silent gentlemen who were about} [him]_{317-mr. rigby} did not mark [his]_{317-mr. rigby} agitation . Not [an individual there]_{9714-an individual there} that [he]_{317-mr. rigby} knew . It was now an hour to midnight , and to - morrow [the almost unconscious candidate]_{9715-the almost unconscious candidate} was to go to the poll . In a tumult of suppressed emotion , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} returned to [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} chambers]_{9507-his chambers} . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} found a letter in [his]_{317-mr. rigby} box from [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank , who had been twice at [the Temple]_{313-the temple} . [Oswald]_377-millbank had been returned without a contest , and had reached [Darlford]_157-darlford in time to hear [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} nominated . [He]_377-millbank set off instantly to [London]_3-london for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and left at [[[his]_{317-mr. rigby} friend]_{2195-his friend} 's chambers]_{9718-his friend 's chambers} a rapid narrative of what had happened , with information that [he]_377-millbank should call on [him]_{2195-his friend} again on the morrow at nine o'clock , when [they]_9719-they were to repair together immediately to [Darlford]_157-darlford in time for [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} to be chaired , for [no one]_{1022-no one} entertained a doubt of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} triumph . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} did not sleep a wink that night , and yet when [he]_{317-mr. rigby} rose early felt fresh enough for any exploit however difficult or hazardous . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} felt as [an Egyptian]_{9721-an egyptian} does when [the Nile]_{314-the nile} rises after [its]_{314-the nile} elevation had been despaired of . At the very lowest ebb of [his]_{317-mr. rigby} fortunes , an event had occurred which seemed to restore all . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} dared not contemplate the ultimate result of all these wonderful changes . Enough for [him]_{317-mr. rigby} that when all seemed dark , [he]_{317-mr. rigby} was about to be returned to [Parliament]_{71-the parliament} by [the father of [Edith]_580-edith]_{8869-the father of edith} , and [[his]_{317-mr. rigby} vanquished rival who was to bite the dust before [him]_{317-mr. rigby}]_{9723-his vanquished rival who was to bite the dust before him} , was the author of all [his]_{317-mr. rigby} misfortunes . Love , Vengeance , Justice , the glorious pride of having acted rightly , the triumphant sense of complete and absolute success — here were chaotic materials from which order was at length evolved ; and all - subsided in an overwhelming feeling of gratitude to that Providence that had so signally protected [him]_{317-mr. rigby} . There was a knock at the door . It was [Oswald]_377-millbank . [They]_5667-we embraced . It seemed that [Oswald]_377-millbank was as excited as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [His]_377-millbank eye sparkled , [his]_377-millbank manner was energetic . "_[5667-we] [We]_5667-we must talk it all over during [our]_5667-we journey . [We]_5667-we have not a minute to waste . " During that journey , [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} learned something of the course of affairs which gradually had brought about so singular a revolution in [his]_377-millbank favour . [We]_5667-we mentioned that [Sidonia]_625-sidonia had acquired a thorough knowledge of the circumstances which had occasioned and attended the disheritance of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . These [he]_377-millbank had told to [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} , first by letter , afterwards in more detail on [her]_{746-lady wallinger} arrival in [London]_3-london . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} had conferred with [[her]_{746-lady wallinger} husband]_{972-her husband} . [She]_{746-lady wallinger} was not surprised at the goodness of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , and [she]_{746-lady wallinger} sympathized with all [his]_{972-her husband} calamities . [He]_{972-her husband} had ever been the favourite of [her]_{746-lady wallinger} judgment , and [her]_{746-lady wallinger} romance had always consisted in blending [his]_{972-her husband} destinies with those of [her]_{746-lady wallinger} beloved [Edith]_580-edith . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} was [a judicious man , who never cared to commit [himself]_{744-sir joseph}]_{9725-a judicious man , who never cared to commit himself} ; a little selfish , but good , just and honourable , with some impulses only a little afraid of them ; but then [[his]_{744-sir joseph} wife]_{1760-his wife} stepped in like [an angel]_{9727-an angel} and gave [them]_9728-them the right direction . [They]_9728-them were both absolutely impressed with [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's admirable conduct , and [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} was determined that [[her]_{746-lady wallinger} husband]_{972-her husband} should express to [others]_1294-others the convictions which [he]_{744-sir joseph} acknowledged in unison with [herself]_{746-lady wallinger} . [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} spoke to [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank who stared , but [Sir Joseph]_{744-sir joseph} spoke feebly . [Lady Wallinger]_{746-lady wallinger} conveyed all this intelligence and all [her]_{746-lady wallinger} impressions to [Oswald]_377-millbank and [Edith]_580-edith . [The younger Millbank]_580-edith talked with [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} , who making no admissions listened with interest , inveighed against [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth} , and condemned [his]_{744-sir joseph} will . After some time , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank made inquiries about [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , took an interest in [his]_377-millbank career , and , like [Lord Eskdale]_{317-mr. rigby} , declared that when [he]_377-millbank was called to the bar , [[his]_377-millbank friends]_{856-his friends} would have an opportunity to evince [their]_{856-his friends} sincerity . Affairs remained in this state , until [Oswald]_377-millbank thought that circumstances were sufficiently ripe to urge [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} on the subject . The position which [Oswald]_377-millbank had assumed at [Millbank]_377-millbank had necessarily made [him]_377-millbank acquainted with the affairs and fortune of [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} . When [he]_377-millbank computed the vast wealth which [he]_377-millbank knew was at [[his]_377-millbank parent]_{9735-his parent} 's command and recalled [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} in [[his]_{953-his father} humble chambers]_{9736-his humble chambers} toiling after all [his]_{953-his father} noble efforts without any results , and [[his]_{953-his father} sister]_{9583-his sister} pining in a provincial solitude , [Oswald]_377-millbank began to curse wealth and to ask [himself]_377-millbank what was the use of all [their]_{9735-his parent} marvellous industry and supernatural skill . [He]_377-millbank addressed [[his]_377-millbank father]_{953-his father} with that irresistible frankness which a strong faith can alone inspire . What are the objects of wealth if not to bless [those who possess [our]_9740-our hearts]_{9739-those who possess our hearts} ? [The only daughter]_{9741-the only daughter} , [the friend to whom [the only son]_{9743-the only son} was indebted for [his]_{9743-the only son} life]_{9742-the friend to whom the only son was indebted for his life} — here are [two beings surely whom one would care to bless]_{9744-two beings surely whom one would care to bless} , and [both are unhappy]_{9745-both are unhappy} . [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank listened without prejudice , for [he]_377-millbank was already convinced . But [he]_377-millbank felt some interest in the present conduct of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} . [A Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} working for [his]_377-millbank bread was a novel incident for [him]_377-millbank . [He]_377-millbank wished to be assured of its authenticity . [He]_377-millbank was resolved to convince [himself]_377-millbank of the fact . And perhaps [he]_377-millbank would have gone on yet for a little time , and watched the progress of the experiment , already interested and delighted by what had reached [him]_377-millbank , had not the dissolution brought affairs to a crisis . The misery of [Oswald]_377-millbank at the position of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} , the silent sadness of [Edith]_580-edith , [his]_377-millbank own conviction which assured [him]_377-millbank that [he]_377-millbank could do nothing wiser or better than take [this young man]_{9746-this young man} to [his]_377-millbank heart , so ordained it that [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank who was after all the creature of impulse , decided suddenly , and decided rightly . Never making a single admission to all the representations of [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank in a moment did all that [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} could have dared to desire . This is a very imperfect and crude intimation of what had occurred at [Millbank]_377-millbank and [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} ; yet it conveys a faint sketch of the enchanting intelligence that [Oswald]_377-millbank conveyed to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} during [their]_9749-they rapid travel . When [they]_9749-they arrived at [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} [they]_9749-they found [a messenger and a despatch]_{9750-a messenger and a despatch} informing [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} that at mid - day at [Darlford]_157-darlford [he]_377-millbank was at the head of the poll by an overwhelming majority , and that [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} had resigned . [He]_377-millbank was however requested to remain at [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} , as [they]_9749-they did not wish [him]_377-millbank to enter [Darlford]_157-darlford except to be chaired , so [he]_377-millbank was to arrive [there]_878-there in the morning . At [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} therefore [they]_9749-they remained . There was [Oswald]_377-millbank 's election to talk of as well as [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's . [They]_9749-they had hardly had time for this . Now [they]_9749-they were both [Members of Parliament]_{6722-members of parliament} . [Men]_5722-men must have been at [school]_1082-school together , to enjoy the real fun of meeting thus and realizing boyish dreams . Often years ago [they]_9749-they had talked of these things and assumed these results , but those were words and dreams ; these were positive facts ; after some doubts and struggles , in the freshness of [their]_9749-they youth , [Oswald Millbank]_377-millbank and [Harry Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} were [Members of the British Parliament]_{9755-members of the british parliament} ; [public characters]_{9756-public characters} , [responsible agents , with a career]_{9757-responsible agents , with a career} . This afternoon at [Birmingham]_{39-birmingham} was as happy an afternoon as usually falls to [the lot of [man]_1251-man]_{9758-the lot of man} . [Both of [these companions]_{9761-these companions}]_{9760-both of these companions} were labouring under that degree of excitement which is necessary to felicity . [They]_9749-they had enough to talk about . [Edith]_580-edith was no longer a forbidden or a sorrowful subject . There was rapture in [their]_9749-they again meeting under such circumstances . Then there were [[their]_9749-they friends]_{1115-their friends} ; [that dear [Buckhurst]_{362-buckhurst} , who had just been called out for styling [[his]_{362-buckhurst} opponent]_{3912-his opponent} [a Venetian]_{9765-a venetian} , and all [[their]_9749-they companions of early days]_{9766-their companions of early days}]_{9763-that dear buckhurst , who had just been called out for styling his opponent a venetian , and all their companions of early days} . What a sudden and marvellous change in all [their]_9749-they destinies ! Life was a pantomime ; the wand was waved , and it seemed that [the schoolfellows]_{9767-the schoolfellows} had of a sudden become elements of power , springs of the great machine . [A train]_{9768-a train} arrived ; restless [they]_9749-they sallied forth to seek diversion in the dispersion of [the passengers]_{9769-the passengers} . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} and [Millbank]_377-millbank , with that glance , a little inquisitive , even impertinent , if [we]_9770-we must confess it , with which one greets [a stranger]_{1012-a stranger} when [he]_{1012-a stranger} emerges from a public conveyance , were lounging on [the platform]_{9772-the platform} . [The train]_{7264-the train} arrived ; stopped ; the doors were thrown open , and from one of [them]_9749-they emerged [Mr. Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} ! [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , who had dined , was greatly tempted to take off [his]_{401-coningsby} hat and make [him]_{317-mr. rigby} a bow , but [he]_{401-coningsby} refrained . [Their]_9749-they eyes met . [Rigby]_{317-mr. rigby} was dead beat . [He]_{317-mr. rigby} was evidently used up ; [a man without a resource]_{9774-a man without a resource} ; the sight of [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} [his]_{317-mr. rigby} last blow ; [he]_{317-mr. rigby} had met [his]_{317-mr. rigby} fate . "_{[2606-my dear fellow]} [[My]_0-i dear fellow]_{2606-my dear fellow} , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} , "_{[2606-my dear fellow]} [I]_0-i remember [I]_0-i wanted [you]_{2606-my dear fellow} to dine with [[my]_0-i grandfather]_{5827-my grandfather} at [Montem]_34-montem , and [that fellow]_{8606-that fellow} would not ask [you]_{2606-my dear fellow} . Such is life ! " About eleven o'clock the next morning [they]_9749-they arrived at [the Darlford station]_{9775-the darlford station} . Here [they]_9749-they were met by [an anxious deputation]_{9776-an anxious deputation} , who received [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} as if [he]_{401-coningsby} were [a prophet]_{9777-a prophet} , and ushered [him]_{401-coningsby} into [a car]_{9778-a car} covered with satin and blue ribbons , and drawn by six beautiful grey horses caparisoned in [his]_{401-coningsby} colours , and ridden by [postillions , whose very whips were blue and white]_{9779-postillions , whose very whips were blue and white} . Triumphant music sounded ; banners waved ; [the multitude]_{1647-the multitude} were marshalled ; [the Freemasons at the first opportunity]_{9781-the freemasons at the first opportunity} fell into the procession ; [the Odd Fellows]_{9782-the odd fellows} joined [it]_9783-it at the nearest corner . Preceded and followed by [thousands]_{9784-thousands} , with colours flying , trumpets sounding , and endless huzzas , flags and handkerchiefs waving from every window , and [every balcony]_{9785-every balcony} filled with [dames]_2051-dames and [maidens]_9787-maidens bedecked with [his]_{401-coningsby} colours , [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} was borne through enthusiastic [Darlford]_157-darlford like [Paulus Emilius]_{836-paulus emilius} returning from [Macedon]_315-macedon . [Uncovered]_{837-uncovered} , still in deep mourning , [his]_{401-coningsby} fine figure and graceful bearing , and [his]_{401-coningsby} intelligent brow , at once won every female heart . The singularity was that [all]_6024-all were of the same opinion : [everybody]_{934-everybody} cheered [him]_{401-coningsby} , [every house]_{9790-every house} was adorned with [his]_{401-coningsby} colours . [His]_{401-coningsby} triumphant return was no party question ; [Magog Wrath]_{728-magog wrath} and [Bully Bluck]_{729-bully bluck} walked together like lambs at the head of [his]_{401-coningsby} procession . [The car]_{9791-the car} stopped before [the principal hotel in [the High Street]_{257-the high street}]_{9792-the principal hotel in the high street} . [It]_{9792-the principal hotel in the high street} was [[Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank 's committee]_{9705-mr. millbank 's committee} . [The broad street]_{9794-the broad street} was so crowded , that as [every one]_{1328-every one} declared [you]_9796-you might have walked on the heads of [the people]_{1127-the people} . Every window was full ; the very roofs were [peopled]_9798-peopled . [The car]_{9791-the car} stopped , and [the populace]_{3123-the populace} gave three cheers for [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank . [[Their]_{3123-the populace} late member surrounded by [[his]_377-millbank friends]_{856-his friends}]_{9801-their late member surrounded by his friends} stood in the balcony which was fitted up with [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} 's colours and bore [his]_377-millbank name on the hangings in gigantic letters formed of dahlias . The flashing and inquiring eye of [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} caught the form of [Edith]_580-edith , who was leaning on [[her]_580-edith father]_{1546-her father} 's arm . [The hustings]_{9621-the hustings} were opposite [the hotel]_{7093-the hotel} , and here after a while [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} was carried , and stepping from [[his]_{401-coningsby} car]_{9806-his car} , took up [his]_{401-coningsby} post to address for the first time [a public assembly]_{9807-a public assembly} . Anxious as [the people]_{1127-the people} were to hear [him]_{401-coningsby} , it was long before [their]_{1127-the people} enthusiasm could subside into silence . At length that silence was deep and absolute . [He]_{401-coningsby} spoke ; [his]_{401-coningsby} powerful and rich tones reached every ear . In five minutes ' time [every one]_{1328-every one} looked at [[his]_{401-coningsby} neighbour]_{7739-his neighbour} , and without speaking [they]_{1127-the people} agreed that there never was anything like this heard in [Darlford]_157-darlford before . [He]_{401-coningsby} addressed [them]_{1127-the people} for a considerable time for [he]_{401-coningsby} had a great deal to say ; not only to express [his]_{401-coningsby} gratitude for the unprecedented manner in which [he]_{401-coningsby} had become [[their]_{1127-the people} representative]_{9811-their representative} and for the spirit in which [they]_{1127-the people} had greeted [him]_{401-coningsby} ; but [he]_{401-coningsby} had to offer [them]_{1127-the people} no niggard exposition of the views and opinions of [the member whom [they]_{1127-the people} had so confidingly chosen without even a formal declaration of [his]_{401-coningsby} sentiments]_{9812-the member whom they had so confidingly chosen without even a formal declaration of his sentiments} . [He]_{401-coningsby} did this with so much clearness , and in a manner so pointed and popular , that the deep attention of [the multitude]_{1647-the multitude} never wavered . [His]_{401-coningsby} lively illustrations kept them often in continued merriment . But when towards [his]_{401-coningsby} close [he]_{401-coningsby} drew some picture of what [he]_{401-coningsby} hoped might be the character of [his]_{401-coningsby} future and lasting connexion with [the town]_{5934-the town} , [the vast throng]_{9815-the vast throng} was singularly affected . There were [a great many present]_{9816-a great many present} at that moment who though [they]_{1127-the people} had never seen [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} before , would willingly have then died for [him]_{401-coningsby} . [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} had touched [their]_{1127-the people} hearts , for [he]_{401-coningsby} had spoken from [his]_{401-coningsby} own . [His]_{401-coningsby} spirit had entirely magnetized [them]_{1127-the people} . [Darlford]_157-darlford believed in [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} : and [a very good creed]_{9817-a very good creed} . And now [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} was conducted to [the opposite hotel]_{9818-the opposite hotel} . [He]_{401-coningsby} walked through [the crowd]_{2035-the crowd} . The progress was slow , as [every one]_{1328-every one} wished to shake hands with [him]_{401-coningsby} . [[His]_{401-coningsby} friends]_{856-his friends} , however , at last safely landed [him]_{401-coningsby} . [He]_{401-coningsby} sprang up the stairs : [he]_{401-coningsby} was met by [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , who welcomed [him]_{401-coningsby} with the greatest warmth , and offered [his]_377-millbank hearty congratulations . "_{[8606-that fellow]} It is to [you]_5671-you , [dear sir]_{5077-dear sir} , that [I]_0-i am indebted for all this , " said [Coningsby]_{401-coningsby} . "_[0-i] No , " said [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank , "_[0-i] it is to [your]_0-i own high principles , great talents , and good heart . " After [he]_0-i had been presented by [the late Member]_{9822-the late member} to [the principal personages in [the borough]_{7292-the borough}]_{9823-the principal personages in the borough} , [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank said : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [we]_5673-we must now give [Mr. Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} a little rest . " Come with [me]_0-i , "_[0-i] [he]_0-i added ; " here is [some one]_{8414-some one} who will be very glad to see [you]_{329-coningsby} . "_[0-i] Speaking thus , [he]_0-i led [[our]_5673-we hero]_{1558-our hero} a little away , and placing [his]_0-i arm in [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} 's , with great affection opened the door of [an apartment]_{5675-an apartment} . There was [Edith]_580-edith radiant with loveliness and beaming with love . [Their]_5676-their agitated hearts told at a glance the tumult of [their]_5676-their joy . [The father]_{1616-the father} joined [their]_5676-their hands , and blessed [them]_5676-their with words of tenderness . The marriage of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} and [Edith]_580-edith took place early in the autumn . It was solemnized at [Millbank]_377-millbank , and [they]_5676-their passed [their]_5676-their first moon at [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley} , which place was in future to be [the residence of [the member for [Darlford]_157-darlford]_{5679-the member for darlford}]_{5678-the residence of the member for darlford} . [The estate]_{7716-the estate} was to devolve to [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} after the death of [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank who in the meantime made arrangements which permitted [the newlymarried couple]_{5681-the newlymarried couple} to reside at [the Hall]_{846-the hall} in a manner becoming [[its]_{846-the hall} occupants]_{5683-its occupants} . [All these settlements , as [Mr. Millbank]_377-millbank assured [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby}]_{5684-all these settlements , as mr. millbank assured coningsby} , were effected not only with the sanction , but at the express instance , of [[his]_377-millbank son]_{1160-his son} . An event however occurred not very long after the marriage of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} which rendered this generous conduct of [[his]_{1160-his son} father - in - law]_{2405-his father - in - law} no longer necessary to [his]_{1160-his son} fortunes , though [he]_{1160-his son} never forgot its exercise . [The gentle and unhappy daughter of [Lord Monmouth]_{328-lord monmouth}]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} quitted a scene with which [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} spirit had never greatly sympathized . Perhaps [she]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} might have lingered in life for yet a little while , had it not been for that fatal inheritance which disturbed [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} peace and embittered [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} days , haunting [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} heart with the recollection that [she]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} had been the unconscious instrument of injuring [the only being whom [she]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} loved]_{5688-the only being whom she loved} , and embarrassing and encumbering [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} with duties foreign to [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} experience and [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} nature . The marriage of [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} had greatly affected [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} , and from that day [she]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} seemed gradually to decline . [She]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} died towards the end of the autumn , and subject to an ample annuity to [Villebecque]_{827-villebecque} , [she]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} bequeathed the whole of [her]_{5687-the gentle and unhappy daughter of lord monmouth} fortune to [the husband of [Edith]_580-edith]_{5689-the husband of edith} . Gratifying as it was to [him]_{5689-the husband of edith} to present such an inheritance to [[his]_{5689-the husband of edith} wife]_{1760-his wife} , it was not without a pang that [he]_{5689-the husband of edith} received the intelligence of the death of [Flora]_612-flora . [Edith]_580-edith sympathized in [his]_{5689-the husband of edith} affectionate feelings , and [they]_5691-their raised a monument to [her]_580-edith memory in [the gardens of [Hellingsley]_{170-hellingsley}]_{5692-the gardens of hellingsley} . [Coningsby]_{329-coningsby} passed [his]_{5689-the husband of edith} next Christmas in [[his]_{5689-the husband of edith} own hall]_{5693-his own hall} with [[his]_{5689-the husband of edith} beautiful and gifted wife]_{5694-his beautiful and gifted wife} by [his]_{5689-the husband of edith} side and surrounded by [the friends of [his]_{5689-the husband of edith} heart and [his]_{5689-the husband of edith} youth]_{5695-the friends of his heart and his youth} . [They]_5691-their stand now on the threshold of public life . [They]_5691-their are in the leash , but in a moment [they]_5691-their will be slipped . What will be [their]_5691-their fate ? Will [they]_5691-their maintain in august assemblies and high places the great truths which in study and in solitude [they]_5691-their have embraced ? Or will [their]_5691-their courage exhaust itself in the struggle , [their]_5691-their enthusiasm evaporate before hollow - hearted ridicule , [their]_5691-their generous impulses yield with a vulgar catastrophe to the tawdry temptations of a low ambition ? Will [their]_5691-their skilled intelligence subside into being the adroit tool of [a corrupt party]_{5696-a corrupt party} ? Will [Vanity]_838-vanity confound [their]_5691-their fortunes , or Jealousy wither [their]_5691-their sympathies ? Or will [they]_5691-their remain brave , single and true ; refuse to bow before shadows and worship [phrases]_5697-phrases ; sensible of the greatness of [their]_5691-their position recognise the greatness of [their]_5691-their duties ; denounce to a perplexed and disheartened world the frigid theories of a generalizing age that have destroyed the individuality of [man]_1251-man ; and restore the happiness of [their]_5691-their country by believing in [their]_5691-their own energies , and daring to be great !